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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
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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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Spectators will be allowed in to see third UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu Dhabi says events will be held with stringent measures in place to ensure the health and safety of fans, UFC fighters and guests
Michael Bisping
Video: The lessons entrepreneurs can learn from athletes – Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer, Michael Bisping, has revealed how the key steps he took to become one of the world’s best fighters can align with the business world to achieve success in the boardroom.
Conor McGregor
Video: Conor McGregor’s top 5 business tips to learn from sports
“It’s important to be focused, and to use your platform to give back and help others. It’s on us, with the resources that we have and the voice that we have as leaders, to affect positive change in our communities – especially in times of crisis like these,” says UFC star Conor McGregor while speaking to Arabian Business about the business lessons sports can teach you.
Abu Dhabi Island
Video: UFC comes to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Tourism and Culture Executive Director Ali AlShaiba discusses Abu Dhabi hosting the UFC 251 event at Yas Island, the preventive measures they’ve taken against coronavirus and what the event means for the region.
Conor McGregor
MMA fighters: are they paid enough in the Middle East?
Jorge Masvidal captured the UFC’s “BMF” title in the main event of UFC 244 yesterday but today we look at why the Middle East is so important for this iconic sport.
Abu Dhabi
Gallery: Mohamed bin Zayed meets Khabib Nurmagomedov at Qasr Al Bahr
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi congratulating him on winning the Abu Dhabi’s UFC 242 on Saturday night, held at the Arena on Yas Island.
Abu Dhabi
‘Massive’ female fight may headline Abu Dhabi UFC event, says UFC President
Dana White said that the UFC would have female fighters headline an event if a big enough match-up is found
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulates Khabib Nurmagomedov on winning UFC in Abu Dhabi
Khabib Nurmagomedov was accompanied by his father Abdulmanap, and his team who helped him prepare for the fight at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Arena.
Belal Muhammad
Khabib Nurmagomedov nets $50,000 performance bonus for UFC 242 win
Three other fighters also earned bonuses for their performances at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Abu Dhabi win underlines Russian fighters’ growing hold on UFC
Khabib Nurmagomedov plans Abu Dhabi return as McGregor looks for rematch
Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov a ‘huge’ boost for UFC’s Middle East business, says executive VP
Following Saturday’s fight with Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov said ‘I love these people and they love me.’
Abu Dhabi Showdown Week
Gallery: Action from UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi
Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated American fighter Dustin Poirier in the main event to remain the undisputed UFC lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi’s UFC 242 at The Arena in Yas Island.
Abu Dhabi
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said to earn $6m for Abu Dhabi victory
UFC President Dana White said a fight with US fighter Tony Ferguson is likely next, although a re-match with Conor McGregor is possible
Dustin Poirier
Middle East ‘very important’ to the UFC, says executive VP
UFC’s Lawrence Epstein says region is a high priority and potentially lucrative for the sport