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Contender Series 2026: Week 8

Main eventGeorge Staines def. Loai Abushaarby KO · 4 results recordedFull result →
DateTuesday, September 29, 2026Start 7:00 PM EDT
VenueMeta APEXLas Vegas, Nevada
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete4 of 4 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

Latest result observation: . Observation times may follow the bout.

  1. George Staines vs Loai AbushaarGeorge Staines def. Loai Abushaar by KO · Round 1 · 1:01Elo: George Staines +15 to 1731 · Loai Abushaar −22 to 1611
  2. Zaurbek Sabanov vs Adama DiopAdama Diop def. Zaurbek Sabanov by TKO · Round 2 · 2:13Elo: Zaurbek Sabanov −27 to 1571 · Adama Diop +27 to 1650
  3. Ian Escuza vs Luca BorandoIan Escuza def. Luca Borando by TKO · Round 1 · 0:32Elo: Ian Escuza +25 to 1709 · Luca Borando −17 to 1622
  4. Camila Reynoso vs Aieza BertolsoAieza Bertolso def. Camila Reynoso by Submission · Round 1 · 3:02Elo: Camila Reynoso −19 to 1632 · Aieza Bertolso +29 to 1680

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

George Staines
Elo1731Good
3Y trend1578 → 1731
2023-11-04: 15782024-04-20: 15972024-09-21: 16192025-05-17: 16452025-09-13: 16592025-12-06: 16802026-03-14: 16932026-06-20: 17162026-09-29: 1731
Winnergb-engGeorge StainesSaint11-0-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserusLoai AbushaarSavage Bull7-2-0Loai Abushaar
Elo1611Solid
3Y trend1566 → 1611
2024-09-27: 15662025-07-26: 15982026-03-21: 16162026-04-18: 16332026-09-29: 1611
Zaurbek Sabanov
Elo1571Solid
3Y trend1548 → 1571
2024-06-08: 15482025-05-16: 15732026-06-06: 15972026-09-29: 1571
LoserruZaurbek Sabanov4-1-0HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnersnAdama DiopBlinde7-1-0Adama Diop
Elo1650Good
3Y trend1529 → 1650
2024-06-08: 15292025-03-29: 15602025-07-03: 15842026-01-23: 16052026-04-09: 16232026-09-29: 1650
Ian Escuza
Elo1709Good
3Y trend1578 → 1709
2023-12-21: 15782024-02-29: 15952024-06-20: 16152024-12-11: 16362026-06-24: 16542026-09-29: 16832026-10-06: 1709
WinnerpeIan EscuzaEl Especimen8-0-0FeatherweightVSFight details →LoseritLuca Borando9-2-0Luca Borando
Elo1622Solid
3Y trend1601 → 1622
2023-11-11: 16012024-07-20: 15642024-11-02: 15862025-05-31: 16062025-10-04: 16242026-04-11: 16402026-07-04: 16582026-09-29: 16392026-10-06: 1622
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Camila Reynoso
Elo1632Solid
3Y trend1529 → 1632
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: 16512026-09-29: 1632
LoserarCamila ReynosoButtercup9-2-0Women's StrawweightVSFight details →WinnerbrAieza Bertolso8-0-0Aieza Bertolso
Elo1680Good
3Y trend1572 → 1680
2024-01-27: 15722024-07-06: 15952024-11-22: 16192025-05-24: 16332025-09-05: 16512026-09-29: 1680
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Card at a glance

All 4 recorded outcomes are in

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Frozen model coverage4/4 boutsEvery tracked bout has a pre-fight model snapshot.
Model vs Elo1 disagreement2 of 3 comparable forecasts pick the same side as Elo alone.
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Recorded results vs forecast

How the card compared with expectations

Model tied Elo
Combat Edge model2-250% accuracy
Elo-only baseline2-250% accuracy
Biggest model surpriseIan Escuza wonThe frozen model gave the winner 47% against Luca Borando.

On 2 split calls, the model led 1-1.

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Event progress

All 4 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone4 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone4 of 4 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished4 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

4 matched bouts

Contender Series 2026: Week 8 is a completed combat sports event scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight card includes 4 tracked fights, led by George Staines vs Loai Abushaar, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: George Staines def. Loai Abushaar by KO.

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 4 fights for Contender Series 2026: Week 8.

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