• UFC 254 GALLERY: Dagestan fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje of the US after their lightweight title bout on UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Getty
    UFC 254 GALLERY: Dagestan fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje of the US after their lightweight title bout on UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Getty
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje. Getty
    Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje. Getty
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov clinches his victory over Justin Gaethje via a second-round triangle choke at Flash Forum. Getty
    Khabib Nurmagomedov clinches his victory over Justin Gaethje via a second-round triangle choke at Flash Forum. Getty
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov takes down Justin Gaethje. Getty
    Khabib Nurmagomedov takes down Justin Gaethje. Getty
  • Justin Gaethje kicks Khabib Nurmagomedov. Getty
    Justin Gaethje kicks Khabib Nurmagomedov. Getty
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov punches Justin Gaethje. Getty
    Khabib Nurmagomedov punches Justin Gaethje. Getty
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov after his victory. Getty
    Khabib Nurmagomedov after his victory. Getty
  • Australian fighter Robert Whittaker lands a punch during his victory over Jared Cannonier of the US in their middleweight bout. Getty
    Australian fighter Robert Whittaker lands a punch during his victory over Jared Cannonier of the US in their middleweight bout. Getty
  • Robert Whittaker after the fight against Jared Cannonier. Getty
    Robert Whittaker after the fight against Jared Cannonier. Getty
  • Jared Cannonier punches Robert Whittaker. Getty
    Jared Cannonier punches Robert Whittaker. Getty
  • Robert Whittaker punches Jared Cannonier. Getty
    Robert Whittaker punches Jared Cannonier. Getty
  • Dagestan's Magomed Ankalaev celebrates his KO victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in their light heavyweight bout on UFC's Fight Island, in Abu Dhabi. Getty
    Dagestan's Magomed Ankalaev celebrates his KO victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in their light heavyweight bout on UFC's Fight Island, in Abu Dhabi. Getty
  • Magomed Ankalaev knocks down Ion Cutelaba. Getty
    Magomed Ankalaev knocks down Ion Cutelaba. Getty
  • Magomed Ankalaev punches Ion Cutelaba. Getty
    Magomed Ankalaev punches Ion Cutelaba. Getty
  • Russian fighter Alexander Volkov celebrates his victory over Walt Harris of the US after their heavyweight bout. Getty
    Russian fighter Alexander Volkov celebrates his victory over Walt Harris of the US after their heavyweight bout. Getty
  • Alexander Volkov punches Walt Harris. Getty
    Alexander Volkov punches Walt Harris. Getty
  • Walt Harris punches Alexander Volkov. Getty
    Walt Harris punches Alexander Volkov. Getty
  • US fighter Lauren Murphy celebrates her victory over Liliya Shakirova of Uzbekistan after their women's flyweight bout. Getty
    US fighter Lauren Murphy celebrates her victory over Liliya Shakirova of Uzbekistan after their women's flyweight bout. Getty
  • Lauren Murphy punches Liliya Shakirova. Getty
    Lauren Murphy punches Liliya Shakirova. Getty
  • Liliya Shakirova and Lauren Murphy during their bout. Getty
    Liliya Shakirova and Lauren Murphy during their bout. Getty
  • US fighter Phillip Hawes lands a punch during his 18-second victory over Jacob Malkoun of Australia in their middleweight bout. Getty
    US fighter Phillip Hawes lands a punch during his 18-second victory over Jacob Malkoun of Australia in their middleweight bout. Getty
  • Phillip Hawes punches Jacob Malkoun. Getty
    Phillip Hawes punches Jacob Malkoun. Getty
  • Phillip Hawes celebrates his KO victory over Jacob Malkoun. Getty
    Phillip Hawes celebrates his KO victory over Jacob Malkoun. Getty
  • Phillip Hawes celebrates his KO victory over Jacob Malkoun. Getty
    Phillip Hawes celebrates his KO victory over Jacob Malkoun. Getty
  • Kazakhstan's Shavkat Rakhmonov on his way to victory over Alex Oliveira of Brazil in their welterweight bout. Getty
    Kazakhstan's Shavkat Rakhmonov on his way to victory over Alex Oliveira of Brazil in their welterweight bout. Getty
  • Alex Oliveira lands a kick on Shavkat Rakhmonov. Getty
    Alex Oliveira lands a kick on Shavkat Rakhmonov. Getty
  • American fighter Casey Kenney lands a punch and his way to victory over Nathaniel Wood of England in their catchweight bout. Getty
    American fighter Casey Kenney lands a punch and his way to victory over Nathaniel Wood of England in their catchweight bout. Getty
  • Nathaniel Wood punches Casey Kenney. Getty
    Nathaniel Wood punches Casey Kenney. Getty
  • Australian Tai Tuivasa lands a punch on Stefan Struve of the Netherlands on his way to victory in their heavyweight bout. Getty
    Australian Tai Tuivasa lands a punch on Stefan Struve of the Netherlands on his way to victory in their heavyweight bout. Getty
  • Stefan Struve lands a kick on Tai Tuivasa. Getty
    Stefan Struve lands a kick on Tai Tuivasa. Getty

UFC 254: Robert Whittaker defeats Jared Cannonier in Abu Dhabi and closes in on Israel Adesanya rematch


John McAuley
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Robert Whittaker defeated Jared Cannonier in their title eliminator at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi early on Sunday to most probably book a rematch with middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

The New Zealand-born Australian, who lost the belt to Adesanya late last year, dispatched Cannonier via unanimous decision at Flash Forum – his second victory in the capital in four months.

All three judges gave Whittaker, who knocked down Cannonier in the third round, 29-28.

As the division’s No 1-ranked challenger, and having seen off the No 2 Cannonier, Whittaker will almost certainly go up against former foe Adesanya once more, potentially early next year.

UFC 254 brings to a close “Return to Fight Island”, the UFC’s second residency in Abu Dhabi.

Feeding the thousands for iftar

Six industrial scale vats of 500litres each are used to cook the kanji or broth 

Each vat contains kanji or porridge to feed 1,000 people

The rice porridge is poured into a 500ml plastic box

350 plastic tubs are placed in one container trolley

Each aluminium container trolley weighing 300kg is unloaded by a small crane fitted on a truck

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Messi at the Copa America

2007 – lost 3-0 to Brazil in the final

2011 – lost to Uruguay on penalties in the quarter-finals

2015 – lost to Chile on penalties in the final

2016 – lost to Chile on penalties in the final

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Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

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Paatal Lok season two

Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy 

Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong

Rating: 4.5/5

Our legal columnist

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MATCH INFO

Asian Champions League, last 16, first leg:

Al Jazira 3 Persepolis 2

Second leg:

Monday, Azizi Stadium, Tehran. Kick off 7pm