Staines stops Abushaar in 61 seconds to close DWCS Week 8

All four winners finished inside two rounds

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

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What happened: George Staines stopped Loai Abushaar at 1:01 of round one in the lightweight main event at Meta APEX. Adama Diop, Ian Escuza and Aieza Bertolso also finished, with Escuza's 32-second stoppage the fastest of the night.

Why it matters: Three winners stayed unbeaten, strengthening their cases for roster consideration. A card with four early finishes gives matchmakers clear tape for final evaluations.

By the numbers: Staines moved to 9-0; Escuza to 8-0; Bertolso to 8-0; Diop to 7-1. Finishes: R1 0:32, R1 1:01, R1 3:02, R2 2:13.

What to watch: Contract decisions are next for the Week 8 winners.

Sources

@SeanSheehanBA 2026-10-01T15:05:17.713383+00:00

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