English fighter Davey Grant launches a flying knee during his victory against Martin Day of the USA in their bantamweight clash during UFC 251 at the Fight Island event on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, July 12. Zuffa LLC
English fighter Davey Grant launches a flying knee during his victory against Martin Day of the USA in their bantamweight clash during UFC 251 at the Fight Island event on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, July 12. Zuffa LLC
French golfer Victor Riu of France plays a shot on the 17th hole during Day 1 of the Euram Bank Open in Ramsau, Austria, on Wednesday, July 15. Getty
French golfer Victor Riu of France plays a shot on the 17th hole during Day 1 of the Euram Bank Open in Ramsau, Austria, on Wednesday, July 15. Getty
Rull Bull driver Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. Getty
Rull Bull driver Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. Getty
England captain Ben Stokes cannot bare to look during the final day's play against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, July 12. The Windies won the match by four wickets. Reuters
England captain Ben Stokes cannot bare to look during the final day's play against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, July 12. The Windies won the match by four wickets. Reuters
Petronas Yamaha SRT's French rider Fabio Quartararo during the MotoGP test session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on Wednesday July 15, 2020. AFP
Petronas Yamaha SRT's French rider Fabio Quartararo during the MotoGP test session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on Wednesday July 15, 2020. AFP
Runners in The Unibet Thanks The Frontline Workers Handicap at Kempton Park Racecourse in England on Monday July 13. PA
Runners in The Unibet Thanks The Frontline Workers Handicap at Kempton Park Racecourse in England on Monday July 13. PA
Southampton's Michael Obafemi, second right, celebrates after scoring his team's late winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, July 13. AP
Southampton's Michael Obafemi, second right, celebrates after scoring his team's late winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, July 13. AP
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain hits a single during an intrasquad game at Miller Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. AP
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain hits a single during an intrasquad game at Miller Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. AP
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton leads the race on his way to victory at the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday July 12, 2020. AFP
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton leads the race on his way to victory at the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday July 12, 2020. AFP
Argentine Paralympian Sebastian Galleguillo trains in the swimming pool his family built for him during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in Florencio Varela, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on Monday, July 13. Reuters
Argentine Paralympian Sebastian Galleguillo trains in the swimming pool his family built for him during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in Florencio Varela, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on Monday, July 13. Reuters
The first green during Day 1 of the Euram Bank Open at Golf Club Adamstal in Ramsau, Austria, on July 15, 2020. Getty
The first green during Day 1 of the Euram Bank Open at Golf Club Adamstal in Ramsau, Austria, on July 15, 2020. Getty
Kamaru Usman lands a kick on Jorge Masvidal in their welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, July 7. AFP
Kamaru Usman lands a kick on Jorge Masvidal in their welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, July 7. AFP
Runners make their way to the start of a race at Kempton Park Sunbury, England, on Monday July 13. Getty
Runners make their way to the start of a race at Kempton Park Sunbury, England, on Monday July 13. Getty
Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during his team's 2-2 draw with Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, on Saturday, July 11. AFP
Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during his team's 2-2 draw with Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, on Saturday, July 11. AFP
Matteo Berrettini of Italy in action against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during their Bett1ACES semi-final at the Steffi-Graf-Stadium in Berlin on Tuesday, July 14. Berrettini won the match 4-6, 6-3, 10-6. EPA
Matteo Berrettini of Italy in action against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during their Bett1ACES semi-final at the Steffi-Graf-Stadium in Berlin on Tuesday, July 14. Berrettini won the match 4-6, 6-3, 10-6. EPA
England rugby union player Manu Tuilagi, who has just signed for Premiership side Sale Sharks, at their Carrington Training Ground on Tuesday, July 14. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
England rugby union player Manu Tuilagi, who has just signed for Premiership side Sale Sharks, at their Carrington Training Ground on Tuesday, July 14. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Saturday, July 11. EPA
Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Saturday, July 11. EPA
West Indies batsman Shane Dowrich evades a short ball on the fifth day of the first Test against England at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, July 12. AFP
West Indies batsman Shane Dowrich evades a short ball on the fifth day of the first Test against England at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, July 12. AFP
A local cricket match at Putney Cricket Club in London on Saturday, July 11. Getty
A local cricket match at Putney Cricket Club in London on Saturday, July 11. Getty
West Ham's Michail Antonio, left, after completing his hat-trick during the London club's 4-0 Premier League victory over Norwich City on Saturday, July 11. Getty
West Ham's Michail Antonio, left, after completing his hat-trick during the London club's 4-0 Premier League victory over Norwich City on Saturday, July 11. Getty
Vedat Krasniqi performs a winning dive from a 17 meter waterfall during a high-diving competition from Mirusha waterfalls in Kosovo, on Sunday, July 12. AP
Vedat Krasniqi performs a winning dive from a 17 meter waterfall during a high-diving competition from Mirusha waterfalls in Kosovo, on Sunday, July 12. AP
Cars line-up in the pit lane for qualifying at the Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on July 11. Getty
Cars line-up in the pit lane for qualifying at the Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on July 11. Getty
Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, right, Niklas Sule and assistant coach Holger Broich during training on Wednesday, July 15. Reuters
Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, right, Niklas Sule and assistant coach Holger Broich during training on Wednesday, July 15. Reuters
Los Angeles Dodgers players during an intrasquad game at the Dodger Stadium in California on July 14, 2020. USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers players during an intrasquad game at the Dodger Stadium in California on July 14, 2020. USA TODAY Sports
Action from the signsolutions.org Office & Interior Branding Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Southwell Racecourse on Tuesday July 14. PA
Action from the signsolutions.org Office & Interior Branding Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Southwell Racecourse on Tuesday July 14. PA

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Sporting week in pictures, including Lewis Hamilton, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kamaru Usman

We pick out some of the stunning images from the last seven days taken from the likes of UFC 251, Premier League football and the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix

Gareth Cox

July 17, 2020

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The sporting world is slowly but surely returning to action after the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

For the most part, all the action is being played behind closed doors as empty stands, disinfectant bottles and bio-secure environments become the new normal during the ongoing pandemic.

Covid-19 was certainly not going to stand in the way of a vast majority of the hard men and women of mixed martial arts who took part in UFC 251, part of the historic Fight Island event being held on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island.

Headlining Sunday's main event was Kamura Usman's victory over long-time rival Jorge Masvidal.

The welterweight champion dominated his opponent, who had only signed up for the bout six days earlier after Gilbert Burns tested positive for Covid-19, and won by a unanimous decision.

In Formula One's second race of the campaign, the Styrian Grand Prix, world champion Lewis Hamilton led a Merceded one-two in Spielberg with teammate Valtteri Bottas – winner of last weekend's season-opener at the same Red Bull Ring circuit in Austria –  coming home second.

You can see a selection of the best images from the action in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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3pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (Dirt) 1,000m; Winner: Dhafra, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)

3.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 2,000m; Winner: Al Ajayib, Antonio Fresu, Eric Lemartinel

4pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Ashtr, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Majed Al Jahouri

4.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Falcon Claws, Szczepan Mazur, Doug Watson

5pm: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Cup – Prestige Handicap (PA) Dh100,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Al Mufham SB, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Badar Al Hajri

5.30pm: Sharjah Marathon – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 2,700m; Winner: Asraa Min Al Talqa, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi

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Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
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Mohammed Adil Al Debi v Moaz Abdelgawad (Bantamweight)
Amir Boureslan v Mahmoud Zanouny (Welterweight)
Abrorbek Madaminbekov v Mohammed Al Katheeri (Featherweight)
Ibrahem Bilal v Emad Arafa (Super featherweight)
Ahmed Abdolaziz v Imad Essassi (Middleweight)
Milena Martinou v Ilham Bourakkadi (Bantamweight, female)
Noureddine El Agouti v Mohamed Mardi (Welterweight)
Nabil Ouach v Ymad Atrous (Middleweight)
Nouredin Samir v Zainalabid Dadachev (Lightweight)
Marlon Ribeiro v Mehdi Oubahammou (Welterweight)
Brad Stanton v Mohamed El Boukhari (Super welterweight

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