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Contender Series Fighters Cleared for Tuesday Card

All ten athletes hit their marks at the official weigh-ins held Monday at the UFC Apex.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts

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All ten professional fighters for Dana White's Contender Series Week 8 successfully made weight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Monday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Local fight fans and followers of the regional MMA scene can expect the full scheduled card after all participants for Week 8 of Dana White's Contender Series successfully made weight. The weigh-ins took place Monday at the Apex in Las Vegas without any fighters missing their targets.

Why it matters

The successful weigh-in confirms that all five bouts remain on the schedule for Tuesday night. This event serves as a critical talent pipeline for the promotion, with fighters looking to secure a professional contract.

All 10 fighters cleared the scales, including heavyweights Adama Diop at 261.5 pounds and Zaurbek Sabanov at 262.5 pounds. The card remains fully intact with no reported weight misses across all divisions.

The players

Dana White

He is the namesake of the MMA promotional series held at the Apex.

George Staines

He is a professional MMA fighter entering the card with a 10-0 record.

The details

Athletes including George Staines, who enters with a 10-0 professional record, and lightweight Loai Abushaar, who weighed in at 155.5 pounds, officially verified their weight at the Apex. The commission-governed process ensures all competitors are within their required weight classes for the upcoming matchups on Tuesday. The event proceeds as scheduled with fighters ranging from 115 pounds to the heavyweight division.

Timeline

  1. Monday, September 28, 2026: Official weigh-ins for the event occurred.

  2. Tuesday, September 29, 2026: The fight card is scheduled to take place.

Beyond the Strip

This event follows the established season structure of the Dana White's Contender Series. It remains a consistent fixture of the local sports calendar that identifies emerging professional talent.

Traffic around the Apex may be impacted during the arrival and departure of event personnel and attendees on Tuesday. Residents should prepare for standard congestion patterns near the facility during the fight card.

The takeaway

All fighters are prepared for the upcoming bouts following a clean weigh-in session on Monday. Fans planning to follow the series should watch for the official match results on Tuesday night.

Further reading

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