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Usman Nurmagomedov (grey shorts) defeats Paul Hughes (black shorts) via majority decision in the main event for the Bellator lightweigh championship at the PFL Road To Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nurmagomedov has full respect for Hughes after PFL thriller

Dagestani fighter remains undefeated at 19-0, while cousin Khabib salutes Irish fans for Palestine support

Combat SportsJanuary 26, 2025
Amith Passela
Usman Nurmagomedov speaks to the media ahead of the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Usman Nurmagomedov promises to defeat Paul Hughes ‘before five rounds’ in PFL lightweight title fight

Dagestani is favourite in headline contest of the Road to Dubai Champions Series

Combat SportsJanuary 24, 2025
Amith Passela
Laurel River impressed during the Group 3 Burj Nahar at Meydan last year before winning the Dubai World Cup. Photo: Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River’s first appearance of new season

Trainer Bhupat Seemar lines up for prep run ahead of $20 million Saudi Cup

Horse RacingJanuary 24, 2025
Amith Passela
Paul Hughes insists Usman Nurmagomedov would be making a 'massive mistake' in underestimating him ahead of their title fight. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hughes happy with underdog tag ahead of title shot against Nurmagomedov in Dubai

Irishman ready to produce shock against undefeated Russian in Road to Dubai Champions Series opener

Combat SportsJanuary 23, 2025
Amith Passela
Emirati Hadi Omar Al Hussaini features on the undercard of the Road to Dubai Champions Series. PFL
'The most important fight in my life': Al Hussaini ready for PFL Road to Dubai

Emirati aims to make his mark after quitting corporate job to turn professional fighter

Combat SportsJanuary 21, 2025
Amith Passela
Ali Al Qaisi beats Vicente Vargas by unanimous decision in the featherweight main event at UAE Warriors 57. Space 42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Qaisi remains on course to regain UAE Warriors featherweight title

Jordanian secures unanimous decision to earn a shot at the promotion’s international belt

Combat SportsJanuary 18, 2025
Amith Passela
Fouad Darwish, CEO & Managing Director of Palms Sports speaks. UAE Warriors press conference ahead of the featherweight main event between Ali Al Qaisi (pictured) and Vicente Vargas at UAE Warriors 57. Space 42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ali Al Qaisi on a mission to earn featherweight title shot

Jordanian fighter faces Peruvian Vicente Vargas in Abu Dhabi with one eye on title holder Samuel Bark

Combat SportsJanuary 16, 2025
Amith Passela
William Buick will be back in action during the Dubai Carnival. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Appleby’s Arabian Light leads Godolphin challenge at Dubai Carnival

Dubai operation has 11 runners challenging for four of the eight prizes that are up for grabs in Friday’s meeting at Meydan

Horse RacingJanuary 10, 2025
Amith Passela
Manchester City Academy Girls Open Day. Manchester City women’s team practise. Antonie Robertson/The National
City ready for WSL title push after warming their bones in Abu Dhabi

England forward Chloe Kelly hopes winter camp in the UAE capital can help revitalise City in their pursuit of Chelsea

SportJanuary 08, 2025
Amith Passela
Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in action during her Brisbane International quarter-final match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane on January 3, 2025. EPA
ExclusiveOns Jabeur eager to 'play without pain' at Australian Open

Tunisian star taking it one step at a time as she gets ready for new season that includes Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in February

TennisJanuary 06, 2025
Amith Passela
Tadhg O'Shea rode the 800th winner of his UAE career at Meydan's New Year's meet aboard Tuz. Pawan Singh / The National
Tadhg O’Shea celebrates 800th winner on 'special horse' Tuz

Trainer Bhupat Seemar considering options for 'one of the world's best sprinters'

Horse RacingJanuary 04, 2025
Amith Passela
Tadhg O’Shea eases Tuz across the finish line in the Listed Al Garhoud Sprint at Meydan on December 6, 2024. Photo: ERA
Tadhg O’Shea on cusp of 800 UAE winners at Meydan's New Year meet

Irishman rides Group 1 winner Tuz, the leading dirt sprinter in the country

Horse RacingJanuary 03, 2025
Amith Passela
Samuel Bark and Ali Al Qaisi in action. UAE Warriors
UAE Warriors reveal expansion plans to make organisation a 'global brand'

Double header at Space 42 Arena marks start of Abu Dhabi promotion's schedule for growth

Combat SportsJanuary 02, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE manager Paulo Bento says his side can still progress in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bento optimistic UAE can reach Arabian Gulf Cup semis

National team have to win against Oman while hoping for favourable result in game between Kuwait and Qatar

FootballDecember 26, 2024
Amith Passela
Trainer Bhupat Seemar and Tadhg O'Shea celebrate winning the 2024 Dubai World Cup on Laurel River. Reuters
Seemar made it a memorable 2024 for UAE racing with Dubai World Cup glory

The $12 million prize and second UAE trainer's title in three years proved major milestone of remarkable career

Horse RacingDecember 26, 2024
Amith Passela
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