The countdown is on as Dana White's Contender Series enters its final three weeks, promising intense battles as fighters vie for coveted UFC contracts. Each week features five matchups where top regional talents showcase their skills, aiming to impress Dana White himself, who holds the final say on contract signings.

In a shocking twist from Week 3, Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, faced an unexpected defeat against Alex Apodaca, despite entering as a favorite. This serves as a reminder that anything can happen in the octagon.

Week 8 features a thrilling main event with lightweights George Staines and Loai Abushaar squaring off. Staines, hailing from Next Generation MMA in Liverpool, boasts an undefeated record of 8-0. In contrast, Abushaar stands tall at 6-foot-3 and possesses a 100% finishing rate in his seven career victories.

Additionally, heavyweight contenders Adam Diop and Zaurbeak Sabanov will clash. Diop, with a record of 6-1 and five knockouts, faces off against Sabanov, who is undefeated at 3-0 with all wins by finish.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29
• Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas
• Start Time: 7 p.m. ET

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