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Pablo Lavaselli, left, ahead of his fight against Espen Mathiesen
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Aljamain Sterling, left, and Chase Hooper face off during the launch of Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship's second edition in Abu Dhabi. All images Victor Besa / The National
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Bruno Lima, left, and Manuel Ribamar at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi
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UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling will be one of the star attractions at ADXC2
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Ffion Davies, left, and Luana Pinheiro face off in Abu Dhabi
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Bruno Lima at the Mubadala Arena on Wednesday
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Pablo Lavaselli, left, ahead of his fight against Espen Mathiesen
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Aljamain Sterling, left, and Chase Hooper face off during the launch of Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship's second edition in Abu Dhabi. All images Victor Besa / The National
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Bruno Lima, left, and Manuel Ribamar at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi
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UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling will be one of the star attractions at ADXC2
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Ffion Davies, left, and Luana Pinheiro face off in Abu Dhabi
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Bruno Lima at the Mubadala Arena on Wednesday
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Pablo Lavaselli, left, ahead of his fight against Espen Mathiesen
UFC star Aljamain Sterling returns to his roots at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship
Former bantamweight champion meets rising MMA star Chase Hooper at Mubadala Arena
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Amith Passela
19 January, 2024
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