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George Staines earns UFC contract with 61-second victory

British fighter George Staines secured a UFC contract after a 61-second win against Loai Abushaar in Dana White's Contender Series.

  • George Staines, 26, from Hull, earned a UFC contract.
  • He defeated Loai Abushaar in 61 seconds.
  • Staines was one of four fighters to receive a contract.

Britain's George Staines has secured a UFC contract following a decisive 61-second victory over Loai Abushaar in Dana White's Contender Series. The 26-year-old lightweight, who trains in Liverpool, finished the fight with ground-and-pound after slamming Abushaar to the floor.

UFC president Dana White praised Staines, stating, "It was one of the greatest finishes ever, you made it look easy - congratulations and welcome to the UFC."

This win extends Staines' professional record to 11 victories. He was among four fighters awarded a contract at the event in Las Vegas.

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