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          James Llontop will fight Khotam Boynazarov for the welterweight title at UAE Warriors 62. Antonie Robertson / The National

          James Llontop eyes UAE Warriors welterweight title and eventual UFC return

          Combat SportsJuly 22, 2025
          Reinier de Ridder trains at the Khabib Gym in Yas Island for the UFC Fight Night match against Robert Whittaker. Photo: UAE Warriors

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          Emirati fighter Mohammad Yahya trains ahead of his first featherweight bout against American Steven Nguyen at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder later this month in Abu Dhabi. TKMMAFIT, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          Ilia Topuria, left, fights Charles Oliveira. Imagn Images

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          US MMA fighter Jon Jones is retiring, according to Dana White. AFP

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          Muhammad Mokaev after his victory over Thomas Assis in the 971 Fighting Championship at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo: 971 FC.

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          Muhidin Abubakar (white shorts) defeated Victor Nunes to take interim bantamweight championship in the UAE Warriors 60 at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday, June 13, 2025. Photos: UAE Warriors.

          Muhidin Abubakar celebrates first championship belt at UAE Warriors

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          Abdul Hussein lands a high kick on Sami Yahia in the UAE Warriors Arabia versus Africa card at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Warriors

          Abdul Hussein eyes UAE Warriors title after first-round stoppage of Sami Yahia

          Combat SportsJune 13, 2025
          Muhidin Abubakar, right, and Victor Nunes will fight for the interim flyweight title at UAE Warriors. Victor Besa / The National

          Nunes and Abubakar face off for UAE Warriors interim flyweight crown

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          Merab Dvalishvili celebrates after defeating Sean O’Malley. Imagn Images

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          Zamzam Al Hammadi becomes the first Emirati female fighter after PFL contract. Victor Besa / The National

          'I want to win for my mother' says UAE's first pro female MMA fighter

          Combat SportsMay 01, 2025
          Ali Taleb has a 12-1 MMA record and will make the step up to the PFL World Tournament in April. Photo: PFL

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          Alex Pereira, left, fights Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 313. AP

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          Alex da Silva celebrates his win in the UAE Warriors 44 at the Etihad Arena. Photo: UAE Warriors

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