Bahrain-based BRAVE CF, emerging as the most popular MMA companies globally, is currently learnt to be seeking investments from high-profile international investors
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The new UFC partnership includes additional Fight Night events across the MENA region
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Martial arts promotion company BRAVE CF strikes a new punch with first sports NFT in Middle East
The Bahrain-based company has entered into a deal with blockchain tech firm Zamzam Token Co for the sports NFT launch, apparently to cash in on the World Cup-induced sports fever in the region
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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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How Abu Dhabi is ready to take title as MENA capital for MMA
UAE capital previously gained global acclaim for safely hosting two UFC Fight Island editions during the pandemic, with huge health and safety bubbles created for athletes, their entourage and media
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Is MMA fighting a losing battle in the Middle East?
It’s a growing multi-billion dollar segment of the global sports industry, but is the Middle East’s mixed martial arts scene at risk of losing its biggest fighters to low pay?
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Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms September fight in Abu Dhabi
The lightweight champion will face American Dustin Poirier at UFC 242
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Abu Dhabi Media to launch UFC digital subscription platform
Abu Dhabi Media and Ultimate Fighting Championship announce new broadcast partnership to provide access to all live UFC events
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UFC’s most marketable fighter Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA
UFC President Dana White suggested this retirement could be more final
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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi’s Flash Entertainment sells its 10% UFC stake
UFC president Dana White this month claimed company is worth $7bn
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UFC martial arts gets Russian backing to expand in the country
Ultimate Fighting Championship has formed a joint venture with sovereign wealth funds from Russia, China and the UAE to promote UFC events in Russia
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped UFC champion Conor McGregor on his feet in the 10th round Saturday night, ending the boxing spectacle of the summer with a harsh dose of reality.