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UFC middleweight Shara Magomedov at the press conference ahead of his fight against Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UFC 308: Magomedov predicts a 'fun fight' against Petrosyan

Middleweight clash expected to be a highlight of packed undercard at Etihad Arena

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, left, and challenger Max Holloway face off ahead of their title fight at UFC 308 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Holloway can't wait to get 'final answer' against Topuria at UFC 308

Legend predicts fireworks when he faces undefeated featherweight champion at Etihad Arena on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2024
UFC featherweight Dan Ige speaks to the media ahead of his fight against Lerone Murphy at UFC 308. Hilton Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ige hunts an upset against unbeaten Murphy at UFC 308

American confident his greater experience will prove pivotal against British opponent

Combat SportsOctober 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria takes part in an open training session ahead of his title fight against Max Holloway at UFC 308. Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UFC 308: Topuria eyes quick finish against 'great fighter' Holloway

Undefeated in 15 fights, defending champion headlines stacked fight card at Etihad Arena on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 23, 2024
UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev takes part in an open training session ahead of his fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Chimaev aims to put health issues behind him ahead of Whittaker clash

Undefeated Chechen fighter and UAE resident returns to octagon for first time in more than a year for co-headline bout in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Combat SportsOctober 23, 2024
Francis Ngannou beats Renan Ferreira during the heavyweight superfight title bout of the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants. Mayadeen Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ngannou dedicates PFL Super Fights heavyweight title to late son Kobe

Cameroonian stops Renan Ferreira in the first round of the headline bout at 'Battle of the Giants' in Riyadh

Combat SportsOctober 20, 2024
Renan Ferreira (L) faces off with Francis Ngannou before their heavyweight superfight title bout. PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants ceremonial weigh in. Mayadeen Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Battle lines drawn as Ngannou and Ferreira weigh in for PFL clash in Riyadh

Former UFC champion says he respects the title holder, who has weighed in heavier for ‘Battle of the Giants’ on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 18, 2024
Cris Cyborg, left, and Larissa Pacheco face off at the PFL 'Battle of the Giants' press conference. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cyborg aims to continue 'legacy tour' by adding PFL title to collection

MMA great faces featherweight champion Larissa Pacheco in the co-main fight at 'Battle of the Giants'

Combat SportsOctober 18, 2024
Renan Ferreira speaks to the media in Riyadh ahead of the PFL heavyweight bout with Francis Ngannou. Photo: PFL
Ferreira happy to be flying under the radar for PFL showdown with Ngannou

Brazilian grateful for opportunity to face MMA heavyweight great in Riyadh

Combat SportsOctober 17, 2024
Francis Ngannou took a tour of the Fifa World Cup Exhibition Centre in Riyadh ahead of his PFL fight on Saturday. Photo: PFL
ExclusiveNgannou calm, focused and ready ahead of long-awaited PFL debut

Cameroonian challenges heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in his first fight since joining Professional Fighters League in May last year

Combat SportsOctober 16, 2024
Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira face off in front of Jake Paul in Riyadh in the build-up to the fight. PFL
All you need to know about PFL's 'Battle of the Giants' in Riyadh

The key information as heavyweight titans top packed bill at Kingdom Arena on Saturday night

Combat SportsOctober 15, 2024
UAE head coach Victor Scvortov has big plans for the national team over the next few years. Photo: UAE Wrestling & Judo Federation (UAEWJF)
UAE judokas begin four-year plan for Olympic glory at LA Games

Coach Victor Scvortov tells The National at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam that national athletes will get better with experience

SportOctober 14, 2024
Australia's Annabel Sutherland, centre, celebrates the wicket of India's Pooja Vastrakar with her teammate during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Australia at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
India's fate hangs in balance after T20 World Cup defeat

Outcome of New Zealand versus Pakistan match will decide second semi-finalist after Indians go down by nine runs

CricketOctober 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Nada is proud to be a part of a PFL extravaganza at home on October 19. Photo: PFL
Saudi Arabia's Mostafa Nada ready for 'phenomenal' PFL night in Riyadh

MMA fighter aims to make a big impression in front of home fans as he takes on Egyptian Ahmed Sami on the undercard of Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira main event

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2024
Lerone Murphy has his hand raised after a unanimous decision win over Edson Barbosa during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on May 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty
ExclusiveMurphy on surviving being shot to fighting at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Once an aspiring footballer, the Englishman brings his unbeaten MMA record to Etihad Arena on October 26 looking to break into the top tier of the UFC featherweight division

Combat SportsOctober 07, 2024
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