George Staines vs Loai Abushaar: Fight date, venue, ring walk time, undercard, tale of the tape & more
Everything you need to know as George Staines looks to earn a UFC contract when he takes on Loai Abushaar at Dana White's Contender Series.
One of the brightest prospects to emerge from the British MMA scene in recent years, Staines recorded a 16-1 record as an amateur before turning professional in 2023.
The 26-year-old has since scored wins on some of Europe's biggest promotions including Oktagon and Cage Warriors, and currently serves as one of Paddy Pimblett's main sparring partners.
At the Meta Apex this week Staines will have the opportunity to become the first Hull-born fighter to earn a UFC contract from Dana White when he takes on the dangerous finisher Abushaar in a Contender Series main event.
George Staines vs Loai Abushaar - All you need to know
Date: | Tuesday 29th September 2026 |
Fight: | George Staines vs Loai Abushaar |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | 02:00 Wednesday 30th September(BST) |
Weight Class: | Lightweight |
Titles: | N/A |
Referee: | N/A |
Promoters: | Dana White's Contender Series |
Venue: | Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada |
TV Channel: | UFC Fight Pass |
Fight Date
The lightweight showdown between George Staines vs Loai Abushaar will top Week 8 of Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday 29th September, 2026.
Ring Walks & Fight Time
Based on previous Dana White's Contender Series events this year we estimate that the three-round clash between George Staines and Loai Abushaar will get underway around 02:00 BST in the early hours of Wednesday morning for fans in the UK and Ireland.
Venue
The full Dana White's Contender Series event, including the clash between Staines and Abushaar will take place at the UFC's Meta Apex home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tale of the Tape
George Staines | Loai Abushaar | |
Record: | 10-0 | 7-1 |
Age: | 26 | 30 |
Birthplace: | Hull, England | United States |
Height: | 6′ 1″ / 185cm | 6′ 4″ / 193cm |
Stance: | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Last Fight: | Won (KO) vs Conor McCarthy (Jun 26) | Won (Sub) vs Alejandro Quero (Apr 26) |
Finish %: | 40% | 100% |
Alias: | 'Saint' | 'Savage Bull' |
