CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8

Main eventGeorge Staines vs Loai Abushaar5 fights · Card set
DateTuesday, September 29, 2026Start 7:00 PM EDT
VenueMeta APEXLas Vegas, Nevada
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5 confirmed bouts tracked

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Frozen model coverage5/5 boutsEvery tracked bout has a pre-fight model snapshot.
Model vs Elo1 disagreement3 of 4 comparable forecasts pick the same side as Elo alone.
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5 bouts are tracked. Explore the matchups and make your picks before fight night.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardReady5 bouts tracked
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CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8 is an upcoming MMA event scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight card includes 5 tracked fights, led by George Staines vs Loai Abushaar, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats.

CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8 quick answers

When is CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8?

CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Start 7:00 PM EDT.

Where is CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8?

CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8 is listed for Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What is the main event for CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8?

The main event listed for CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8 is George Staines vs Loai Abushaar.

How many fights are on CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8?

Combat Edge currently tracks 5 fights for CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 8.

Main card

George Staines
Elo1716Good
3Y trend1523 → 1716
2023-08-12: 15232023-08-26: 15512023-11-04: 15782024-04-20: 15972024-09-21: 16192025-05-17: 16452025-09-13: 16592025-12-06: 16802026-03-14: 16932026-06-20: 1716
gb-engGeorge StainesSaint10-0-0LightweightVS89%11%Fight details →usLoai AbushaarSavage Bull7-1-0Loai Abushaar
Elo1633Solid
3Y trend1544 → 1633
2023-08-26: 15442024-09-27: 15662025-07-26: 15982026-03-21: 16162026-04-18: 1633
Ilias Bulaid
Elo1680Good
3Y trend1591 → 1680
2023-05-19: 15912024-03-16: 16092024-10-19: 16292025-02-08: 16472025-07-23: 16642026-04-11: 1680
maIlias BulaidThe Blade9-0-0FeatherweightVS43%57%Fight details →brErick ViscondeSabugo17-3-0Erick Visconde
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1680 → 1710
2023-11-25: 16802024-03-23: 16542024-10-18: 16632025-01-10: 16782025-08-22: 16972026-05-15: 1710
Camila Reynoso
Elo1651Good
3Y trend1529 → 1651
2024-03-02: 15292024-04-20: 15552024-04-20: 15792024-07-14: 16002024-10-27: 16132024-12-22: 16282025-06-22: 15952025-08-28: 16132025-09-19: 16332025-12-30: 1651
arCamila ReynosoButtercup9-1-0Women's StrawweightVS23%77%Fight details →brAieza Bertolso7-0-0Aieza Bertolso
Elo1651Good
3Y trend1529 → 1651
2023-05-27: 15292023-09-02: 15552024-01-27: 15722024-07-06: 15952024-11-22: 16192025-05-24: 16332025-09-05: 1651
Ian Escuza
Elo1654Good
3Y trend1578 → 1654
2023-12-21: 15782024-02-29: 15952024-06-20: 16152024-12-11: 16362026-06-24: 1654
peIan EscuzaEl Especimen7-0-0FeatherweightVS47%53%Fight details →itLuca Borando9-1-0Luca Borando
Elo1660Good
3Y trend1602 → 1660
2023-11-11: 16022024-07-20: 15642024-11-02: 15862025-05-31: 16082025-10-04: 16262026-04-11: 16422026-07-04: 1660
Zaurbek Sabanov
Elo1600Solid
3Y trend1551 → 1600
2024-06-08: 15512025-05-16: 15752026-06-06: 1600
ruZaurbek Sabanov4-0-0HeavyweightVS52%48%Fight details →snAdama DiopBlinde6-1-0Adama Diop
Elo1610Solid
3Y trend1498 → 1610
2023-07-28: 14982024-06-08: 15272025-03-29: 15512025-07-03: 15762026-01-23: 15902026-04-09: 1610

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