Magomed Ankalaev is the top-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ankalaev v Rountree to headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Former light heavyweight champ Ankalaev returns to the octagon for the first time since dropping his title to Alex Pereira at UFC 320

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Contrasting fortunes as Emirati fighters make PFL Mena debuts in Dubai

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Usyk vs Verhoeven analysis: First signs of decline or just an off night?

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UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July

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​Rousey submits Carano in 17 seconds, McGregor to face Holloway at UFC 329

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InterviewEmirati teenager ready for breakthrough moment at PFL in Dubai

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Malignaggi questions Saudi link-up with UFC's Dana White and Zuffa Boxing

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PFL fighter Mohammad Yahya trains for his upcoming fight against Mehdi Saadi. With head coach Azamat Gashimov. TKMMAFITNESS, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Yahya 'proud' to headline PFL in Dubai and tells fans to expect 'fireworks'

UAE fighter takes on Tunisia's Mehdi Saadi in a featherweight quarter-final bout at PFL: Pride of Arabia

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UFC 328: Chimaev loses title and undefeated record to Strickland

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Inoue 'needs a rest' after gripping win against Nakatani to retain titles

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Why Joshua was absolutely right to insist on a warm-up before Fury showdown

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'Signed, sealed, delivered!' Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight

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Joshua set for boxing return with July fight against Prenga in Riyadh

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UAE's Mohammad Yahya to headline PFL Mena opener in Dubai

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Tyson Fury exchanges words with Anthony Joshua after his fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England. Getty Images

'Signed, sealed, delivered!' Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight

Promoters of long-time heavyweight rivals say contracts have been signed though no date or venue has been confirmd

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Joshua set for boxing return with July fight against Prenga in Riyadh

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UAE's Mohammad Yahya to headline PFL Mena opener in Dubai

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UFC 327: Ulberg beats Prochazka for title in front of Trump

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Fury eases past Makhmudov but will it be Joshua next?

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Tyson Fury focused on Arslanbek Makhmudov, not Anthony Joshua

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Fury fights age, inactivity and Makhmudov with Joshua riches on the line

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