The eighth week of season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series took place on Tuesday, 29 and Wednesday, 30, and was broadcast live from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on RMC Sport. The event brought together up-and-coming mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters who competed for the chance to earn a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), one of the most prominent organizations in the sport. The main event featured a lightweight division match between Loai Abushaar (7–1) from Tucson, Arizona, and George Staines from England. The co-main event was a heavyweight division match between Senegalese fighter Adama Diop (6–1) and Zaurbek Sabanov (4–0) from Russia. These matches drew attention from fans and analysts alike, as they highlighted the rising talents in the sport. Other fights on the card included a featherweight division match between Peruvian Ian Escuza (7–0) and Italian Luca Borando (9–1), a flyweight division match between Brazilian Aieza Bertolso (7–0) and Argentine Camila Reynoso (9–1), and a featherweight division match between Moroccan Ilias Bulaid (9–0) and Brazilian Erick Visconde (17–3). Each match showcased different styles and techniques within MMA, from striking to grappling. The results of the event were as follows: George Staines defeated Loai Abushaar by TKO (projection) in the first round at 1:01. Adama Diop defeated Zaurbek Sabanov by TKO (punches) in the second round at 2:13. Ian Escuza defeated Luca Borando by TKO (knee strikes) in the first round at 0:32. Aieza Bertolso defeated Camila Reynoso by submission (inverted D'Arce choke) in the first round at 3:02. However, the match between Ilias Bulaid and Erick Visconde was cancelled, leaving fans wondering about the reason behind the decision.