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          The CEO and president of UFC, shaping the future of mixed martial arts with blockbuster fights and global expansion

          Khabib Nurmagomedov last fought in the Octagon at UFC 242 when he beat Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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          Success of UFC 242 will benefit Abu Dhabi and Arab fighters across the region

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          Conor McGregor faces Dustin Poirier for a third time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.
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          UFC 242: Conor McGregor tells Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'book my rematch for Moscow'

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          MMA - UFC 242 - Khabib Nurmagomedov v Dustin Poirier - Men's UFC Lightweight title - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - September 7, 2019 Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks to the media after winning his match against Dustin Poirier REUTERS/Christopher Pike
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          UFC 242: Nurmagomedov dominates Poirier to cap thrilling night in Abu Dhabi

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          Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, choke holds UFC fighter Dustin Poirier, of Lafayette, La., during Lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 242, in Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday , Sept.7 2019. (AP Photo/ Mahmoud Khaled)
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          UFC 242 as it happened: Nurmagomedov stops Poirier in Abu Dhabi

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          Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier on stage during the media day for UFC 242. Victor Besa / The National

          UFC 242: Poirier ready to 'shock the world' against Khabib in Abu Dhabi

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          UFC boss Dana White believes that it will not be too long before a future champion from the region emerges.

          UFC's Dana White praises 'first class' Abu Dhabi

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          Sources: Red Hot Chili Peppers to play in Abu Dhabi in September

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          Khabib Nurmagomedov, right, has not fought since beating Conor McGregor in their UFC match in October 2018. Reuters

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          UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov poses with Al Wahda FC officials at the club's Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Wahda FC

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          UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia raises his champions belt upon the arrival in Makhachkala on October 8, 2018. Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor of Ireland in their UFC lightweight championship bout by way of submission during the UFC 229 event inside T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. / AFP / Vasily MAXIMOV
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