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Hussein Salem attempts a choke on Nizar Ben Amara.
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Xavier Alaoui reacts after finishing off Fabricio Sarraff to win the UAE Warriors Arabia Bantamweight title at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Warriors
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Xavier Alaoui celebrates the title win with his team.
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Xavier Alaoui lands a right hook on Fabricio Sarraff.
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Eslam Syaha’s high kick attempt at Laid Zerhouni.
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Eslam Syaha celebrates with the UAE Warriors Arabia middleweight belt after winning via unanimous decision.
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Nawras Abzakh has Sami Yahia pinned to the canvas.
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Mohammad Qwai Abzakh lands a blow at Hadi Omar Al Hussaini.
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Emirati Hadi Omar Al Hussaini is comforted by Palms Sports chairman Abdulmunam Al Hashemi after a draw against Mohammad Qwai Abzakh.
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Eman Almudhaf kicks at Rewan Yasser.
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Hussein Salem attempts a choke on Nizar Ben Amara.
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Xavier Alaoui reacts after finishing off Fabricio Sarraff to win the UAE Warriors Arabia Bantamweight title at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Warriors
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Xavier Alaoui celebrates the title win with his team.
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Xavier Alaoui lands a right hook on Fabricio Sarraff.
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Eslam Syaha’s high kick attempt at Laid Zerhouni.
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Eslam Syaha celebrates with the UAE Warriors Arabia middleweight belt after winning via unanimous decision.
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Nawras Abzakh has Sami Yahia pinned to the canvas.
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Mohammad Qwai Abzakh lands a blow at Hadi Omar Al Hussaini.
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Emirati Hadi Omar Al Hussaini is comforted by Palms Sports chairman Abdulmunam Al Hashemi after a draw against Mohammad Qwai Abzakh.
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Eman Almudhaf kicks at Rewan Yasser.
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Hussein Salem attempts a choke on Nizar Ben Amara.
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