DWCS Season 10, Week 8 results: First slam knockout in Contender Series history

Dana White's Contender Series delivered historic fireworks during Week 8 of Season 10, as four explosive finishes resulted in four new UFC contracts, though an illness-related cancellation meant only four fights proceeded. The featherweight opening bout between Ilias Bulaid and Erick Visconde was pulled approximately an hour before the card began after Bulaid fell ill, with the bout rescheduled for Week 10. The remaining four fights produced wild finishes at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

George Staines made history in the main event, scoring the first slam knockout in Contender Series history. Training alongside Paddy Pimblett, Staines applied relentless pressure against Loai Abushaar before locking a body lock, then explosively slamming Abushaar to the mat while his arm remained pinned—an impact that rendered Abushaar unconscious. Adama Diop's second-round standing TKO over Zaurbek Sabanov showcased relentless pressure and sneaky wrestling, though UFC CEO Dana White criticized the bout's quality even while awarding Diop his contract. Ian Escuza extended his first-round finishing streak to seven consecutive victories with a 32-second barrage of clinch knees against Luca Borando, though one final knee was illegal since Borando had dropped to a knee. Despite White's initial skepticism, Sean Shelby argued for Escuza's signing. Aieza Bertolso, the LFA strawweight champion, quickly secured a takedown against Camila Reynoso and locked in an inverted D'Arce choke with a body triangle finish.