Mackenzie Dern has already beaten Virna Jandiroba once in her MMA career, back in 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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McGregor handed 18-month ban for three missed drugs tests

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Usman extends perfect record with 'amazing' PFL win over Hughes

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Usman Nurmagomedov (green shorts) defeats Paul Hughes (black shorts) via decision in the main event for the PFL Lightweight World Championship at the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Former boxing world champion Hatton dies aged 46

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