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Chad Bronstein, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. RAF Abu Dhabi Press Conference. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    ‘Wrestling has never had anything like this’

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    Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili hotel brawl leads to 10 arrests

    Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili hotel brawl leads to 10 arrests

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    Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager

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    Carrick out, Pochettino in: Man United to make managerial change

    Carrick out, Pochettino in: Man United to make managerial change

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  • Khamzat Chimaev ready to 'smash someone' at RAF Abu Dhabi

    Khamzat Chimaev ready to 'smash someone' at RAF Abu Dhabi

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    Harry Kane wins the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or

    Harry Kane wins the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or

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    Who should win the Ballon d’Or? El ClĂ¡sico fans have their say

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    Dana White praises Abu Dhabi ahead of UFC 333

    Dana White praises Abu Dhabi ahead of UFC 333

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  • Joe Hart on Maresca and why he holds no grudge against Guardiola

    Joe Hart on Maresca and why he holds no grudge against Guardiola

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    UFC stars hit Yas Mall for open workouts

    UFC stars hit Yas Mall for open workouts

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  • Pep Guardiola urges world not to forget Gaza's 'hell'

    Pep Guardiola urges world not to forget Gaza's 'hell'

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    Burj Khalifa signals countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 finale

    Burj Khalifa signals countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 finale

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  • ‘Wrestling has never had anything like this’

    ‘Wrestling has never had anything like this’

    Play00:54
  • Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili hotel brawl leads to 10 arrests

    Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili hotel brawl leads to 10 arrests

    Play00:53
  • Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager

    Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager

    Play01:51
  • Carrick out, Pochettino in: Man United to make managerial change

    Carrick out, Pochettino in: Man United to make managerial change

    Play01:02
  • Khamzat Chimaev ready to 'smash someone' at RAF Abu Dhabi

    Khamzat Chimaev ready to 'smash someone' at RAF Abu Dhabi

    Play01:52
  • Harry Kane wins the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or

    Harry Kane wins the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or

    Play00:49
  • Who should win the Ballon d’Or? El ClĂ¡sico fans have their say

    Who should win the Ballon d’Or? El ClĂ¡sico fans have their say

    Play00:52
  • Dana White praises Abu Dhabi ahead of UFC 333

    Dana White praises Abu Dhabi ahead of UFC 333

    Play01:07
  • Joe Hart on Maresca and why he holds no grudge against Guardiola

    Joe Hart on Maresca and why he holds no grudge against Guardiola

    Play01:48
  • UFC stars hit Yas Mall for open workouts

    UFC stars hit Yas Mall for open workouts

    Play01:12
  • Pep Guardiola urges world not to forget Gaza's 'hell'

    Pep Guardiola urges world not to forget Gaza's 'hell'

    Play00:56
  • Burj Khalifa signals countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 finale

    Burj Khalifa signals countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 finale

    Play00:41
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Chad Bronstein, RAF Wrestling CEO. Victor Besa / The National
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