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Abushaar faces Staines in DWCS main event at Meta APEX

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Abushaar faces Staines in DWCS main event at Meta APEX

Summary

Loai Abushaar, with a record of 7-1, faces undefeated George Staines (8-0) in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on September 29. Abushaar seeks to extend his winning streak, having finished all four of his last fights. The co-main event features Adama Diop against the unbeaten Zaurbek Sabanov, who is 4-0. Diop aims to extend his five-fight win streak, with four victories coming by knockout, three of those in the first round. The event is part of DWCS Season 10, which has seen 34 contracts awarded this season, including five in the previous episode.

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By the Numbers

•Abushaar and Staines are fighting for potential UFC contracts.
•Diop meets Sabanov in a heavyweight co-main fight.
•Event takes place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
•Abushaar is on a four-fight finishing streak.
•DWCS Season 10 has awarded 34 contracts so far.

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What they're saying

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Loai Abushaar and George Staines clash in DWCS main event. | Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC MMA Fighting has DWCS results for the Abushaar vs. Staines event and more from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nev., on Tuesday night. In the main event, Loai Abushaar, who is 7-1 in his career, tries to hand George Staines (8-0) his first career loss in a lightweight contest. Abushaar has won four straight fights entering the event – all by finishes. Adama Diop faces the undefeated Zaurbek Sabanov (4-0) in a heavyweight tilt in the co-main event. Diop has won five straight fights with four of them by knockouts (three in the first round). Check out DWCS results below. Main card (Paramount+ at 7 p.m. ET) Loai Abushaar vs. George Staines Adama Diop vs. Zaurbek Sabanov Ian Escuza vs. Luca Borando Aieza Bertolso vs. Camila Reynoso Ilias Bulaid vs. Erick Visconde Note: In season 10 of Dana White Contender’s Series, the UFC CEO has awarded 34 total contracts, including five during last week’s episode.
— MMA Fightingby Jed Meshew