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Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov sets sights on UFC Gold ahead of Aug. 8 Abu Dhabi fight
With an impressive 18-fight win streak under his belt, Nurmagomedov spoke exclusively to Arabian Business about his championship aspirations and the weight of his family’s legacy
Middle East
UFC strikes new broadcast deal with STARZPLAY MENA
The multi-year deal will see STARZPLAY launch a dedicated 24/7 UFC channel for the region
Abu Dhabi
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi; Fight Night scheduled for August 3
Fight card to be announced on a later date; It will be the 18th time Abu Dhabi is hosting a UFC fight night
Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu Dhabi extends partnership with UFC for MMA championship events until 2028
The new UFC partnership includes additional Fight Night events across the MENA region
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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou to fight in Saudi Arabia
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in Riyadh
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to become combat sport capital with Extreme Championship launch
Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship to make city a global capital for martial arts with major event
Bahrain
Bahrain’s BRAVE CF set to become the global leader in MMA with France debut
The France event will be in Nantes in September this year
Abu Dhabi
Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn eyes Dubai, Abu Dhabi expansion
The move is expected to cement McGregor’s reputation as a successful businessman in addition to his achievements in the UFC
Abu Dhabi
UFC announces Abu Dhabi return in 2023, WWE heads to Saudi Arabia
UFC has announced it will return to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294
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World’s biggest MMA star Conor McGregor enters the world of online investing
McGregor has announced a partnership with XTB, a global and market-leading investment company that offers one of the most popular online trading platforms
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DCT Abu Dhabi reveals its tourism plans for 2022
Cultural, sports and MICE initiatives are all in the books as the capital bounces back from the pandemic
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World’s first Khabib Gym by Palms Sports to open on Yas Island
Gym is inspired by the training and fitness philosophy of UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Why Abu Dhabi’s double-team with UFC is set to go the distance and beyond
Lawrence Epstein, senior executive vice president and COO of UFC, tells Arabian Business he hopes the current five-year deal will be extended ‘many decades into the future’
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UFC set to return to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island in October
Second edition of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week comes as part of the five-year partnership forged by UFC and DCT Abu Dhabi
Bahrain Grand Prix
Video: how the Gulf is accelerating growth in its sporting ambition
Strong government support is helping to raise the Gulf’s profile in the sporting world, according to consultants PwC
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Abu Dhabi says third Fight Island will feature Conor McGregor comeback fight
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and UFC say the Fight Island triple header later in January will kick off live events in 2021