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The latest in mixed martial arts, from UFC events to UAE Warriors bouts

Promoter Jake Paul with Ronda Rousey, left, and Gina Carano after their MMA Fight in California in May 2026. Reuters

Paul's MVP joins forces with PFL in challenge to UFC dominance

Combat SportsJuly 31, 2026

Abdul Hussein celebrates with the flags of Finland and Palestine after his victory over Cody Gibson at UFC Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

From refugee to the UFC: How Hussein's dream began with a picture of Dana White

Combat SportsJuly 28, 2026

Ramazan Temirov celebrates his win after the flyweight bout against Steve Erceg at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Victor Besa / The National

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UFC Abu Dhabi: The winners and losers from Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena

SportJuly 27, 2026

Dave Shaw, Senior Vice President for International Operations and Content of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Victor Besa / The National

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Why the UFC keeps coming back to Abu Dhabi: 'It feels like a second home'

Combat SportsJuly 27, 2026

Magomed Ankalaev celebrates after his victory over Bogdan Guskov in their light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Victor Besa / The National

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Ankalaev dominates and stops Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsJuly 25, 2026

The UFC held it's 23rd show in the UAE on Saturday night. UFC

UFC 333 heading to Abu Dhabi as MMA giants confirm October return

Combat SportsJuly 25, 2026

Magomed Ankalaev, right, returns to the octagon in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. AP

UFC Abu Dhabi: Tickets, TV, full card and all you need to know

Combat SportsJuly 25, 2026

Islam Dulatov during the UFC Open Workouts, Yas Mall at the UFC Fan Experience. Victor Besa / The National

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Catwalk to the cage: Model turned UFC star Dulatov ready for UAE debut

Combat SportsJuly 23, 2026

UFC light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev takes on Bogdan Guskov in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. Victor Besa / The National

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Ankalaev targets Pereira trilogy bout if he gets past Guskov in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsJuly 22, 2026

Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New opponent for Magomed Ankalaev named for UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsJuly 16, 2026

Conor McGregor lands a kick on Max Holloway but injures his right knee in the process, forcing the fight to be waved off in the first round. AFP

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback ends in early stoppage due to knee injury

Combat SportsJuly 12, 2026

Conor McGregor makes his UFC return this weekend, taking on Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Photo: UFC

McGregor claims he is the greatest featherweight of all time ahead of UFC return

Combat SportsJuly 09, 2026

A view of the UFC octagon on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Reuters

UFC White House explained: UAE start time, fight card and how to watch

Combat SportsJune 14, 2026

PFL MENA 9 Mohammad Yahya (UAE) vs Mehdi Saadi (Tun). Antonie Robertson/The National

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Contrasting fortunes as Emirati fighters make PFL Mena debuts in Dubai

Combat SportsMay 25, 2026

The Professional Fighters League kicked off the 2026 PFL Mena season at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday, May 24. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

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Mohammad Yahya loses at PFL: Pride of Arabia

May 24, 2026

Ronda Rousey after victory at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. EPA

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

Combat SportsMay 17, 2026

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