• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

          MMA

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

          Ciryl Gane, left, accidentally pokes Tom Aspinall in his eyes during an exchange at their headline bout at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UFC 321: Aspinall v Gane declared a no-contest after accidental eye poke

          Combat SportsOctober 25, 2025
          Ciryl Gane (black shorts) pokes Tom Aspinall in the eyes leading to a no contest at UFC 321 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. All pictures by Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UFC 321: Tom Aspinall v Ciryl Gane

          October 24, 2025
          Champ Tom Aspinall at the UFC Ceremonial weigh-in before his fight aganist Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. UFC 321. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Aspinall and Gane weigh-in ahead of UFC 321 title fight in Abu Dhabi

          Combat SportsOctober 24, 2025
          UFC CEO and President Dana White. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Abu Dhabi isn't just about fights – it's part of our DNA, says UFC's Dana White

          Combat SportsOctober 24, 2025
          Mario Bautista ahead of the fight against Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC 321 bantamweight division at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Bautista plans to shake up bantamweight division by knocking Nurmagomedov out

          Combat SportsOctober 23, 2025
          Mackenzie Dern has already beaten Virna Jandiroba once in her MMA career, back in 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Dern confident 'destiny is calling' for Abu Dhabi title fight with Jandiroba

          Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
          Tom Aspinall has never fought beyond the second round in 18 MMA bouts. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UFC 321: Aspinall dismisses Gane's 'deep waters' threat ahead of Abu Dhabi bout

          Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
          Tarek Suleiman has competed in Quintet previously and says the format 'has changed the landscape of grappling'. Photo: Tarek Suleiman

          Sakuraba, Gracie, Nogueira and Sapp to lead teams at Quintet 5 event in Dubai

          Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
          Umar Nurmagomedov, right, caused UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili plenty of problems earlier on during their bout at UFC 311 in California in January 2025. Getty Images

          Silent assassin Umar Nurmagomedov back to make noise at UFC 321

          Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
          Tom Aspinall will defend his heavyweight title belt at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi where he faces Ciryl Gane. PA

          Aspinall v Gane: UFC 321 fight card, times, and all you need to know

          Combat SportsOctober 17, 2025
          Heaveyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi later this month. Hamdy trains with coach and owner of Tripl3 MMA Milano Nahar. Tripl3 MMA, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          'Give me fights': Abdelwahab determined to make up for lost time at UFC 321

          Combat SportsOctober 17, 2025
          Egyptian heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi later this month. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Hamdy AbdelWahab prepares for fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

          October 09, 2025
          Heavyweight Ciryl Gane trains for his upcoming title fight against Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Gane primed for redemption as he targets Aspinall's UFC title in Abu Dhabi

          Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
          Conor McGregor's latest suspension means he will be eligible to return just in time for the UFC’s headline-making card at the White House on June 14, 2026. AFP

          McGregor handed 18-month ban for three missed drugs tests

          Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
          Alex Pereira celebrates victory against Magomed Ankalaev. Imagn Images

          Pereira gains revenge on Ankalaev at UFC 320

          Combat SportsOctober 05, 2025
          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

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

          Combat SportsOctober 04, 2025
          Read more
          IPSO regulated
          News
          UAE
          Gulf
          MENA
          US
          UK
          Europe
          Asia
          Business
          Aviation
          Economy
          Energy
          Money
          Property
          Banking
          Markets
          Opinion
          Comment
          Editorial
          Obituaries
          Cartoon
          Feedback
          Future
          Science
          Space
          Technology
          Climate
          Environment
          Road to Net Zero
          Health
          Culture
          Art & Design
          Books
          Film & TV
          Music & On-stage
          Pop Culture
          Lifestyle
          Travel
          Fashion & Beauty
          Food
          Motoring
          Luxury
          Home & Garden
          Wellbeing
          Things to do
          Sport
          Football
          Cricket
          Olympics
          F1
          Tennis
          Combat Sports
          Cycling
          Weekend
          Living in the UAE
          TN Magazine
          Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
          About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
          IPSO regulated
          Follow us
          Get news alerts from
          The National logo
          You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.