Hamdy AbdelWahab prepares for fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

  • Egyptian heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi later this month. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Egyptian heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi later this month. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hamdy Abdelwahab has been training at Tripl3 MMA gym in Dubai.
    Hamdy Abdelwahab has been training at Tripl3 MMA gym in Dubai.
  • His appearance at UFC 321 will be Hamdy Abdulwahab's third UFC appearance since serving a length suspension.
    His appearance at UFC 321 will be Hamdy Abdulwahab's third UFC appearance since serving a length suspension.
  • Hamdy Abdelwahab works the pads with Tripl3 MMA coach Milano Nahar.
    Hamdy Abdelwahab works the pads with Tripl3 MMA coach Milano Nahar.
  • Hamdy Abdelwahab has been sparring and training with the likes of ONE FC heavyweight champion Reug Reug, left, as he prepares for the challenge of Chris Barnett.
    Hamdy Abdelwahab has been sparring and training with the likes of ONE FC heavyweight champion Reug Reug, left, as he prepares for the challenge of Chris Barnett.
  • Hamdy Abdelwahab says as long as he has no injuries, he will fight 'anytime, anywhere'.
    Hamdy Abdelwahab says as long as he has no injuries, he will fight 'anytime, anywhere'.