Briton George Staines claims 61-second win to earn UFC contract

Britain’s George Staines stopped Loai Abushaar in beautiful vogue to earn a UFC contract in Dana White’s Contender Series.

Staines, 26, took simply 61 seconds to rubberstamp his spot in MMA’s main promotion.

The light-weight, who hails from Hull however trains alongside UFC star Paddy Pimblett in Liverpool, slammed Abushaar to the ground earlier than ending with ground-and-pound.

He was considered one of 4 fighters to be handed a contract and was cheered on by Pimblett and fellow UFC fighter Luke Riley as he closed out the present in Las Vegas.

“George, you have been up towards a large man at 155lb and also you completely destroyed him,” UFC president Dana White stated.

“It was one of many best finishes ever, you made it look simple – congratulations and welcome to the UFC.”

Victory prolonged Staines’ excellent skilled report to 11 victories, having beforehand competed below the banner of Oktagon and Cage Warriors.