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Briton Staines' 61-second win earns UFC contract

Briton Staines' 61-second win earns UFC contract
BBC Sport Wednesday 30 September 2026, 13:55 UTC 1 min read
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Britain's George Staines stops Loai Abushaar in stunning fashion to earn a UFC contract in Dana White's Contender Series.

Britain's George Staines stops Loai Abushaar in stunning fashion to earn a UFC contract in Dana White's Contender Series.
Briton Staines' (ORG) UFC (ORG) Britain (LOCATION) George Staines (PERSON) Loai Abushaar (ORG) Dana White's (PERSON)
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