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.
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.’
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.
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
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
Poirier promises tough battle for Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi
Former UFC professional Dan Hardy says that Poirier may prove more of a challenge for Nurmagomedov than many of his Middle East fans expect
Khabib Nurmagomedov vows to beat Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi amid widespread Middle East support
Russian UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov said that support in the region “excites” him ahead of UFC 242
How to get your free tickets for UFC 242 weigh-in in Abu Dhabi
Ticketmaster says to offer first-come-first-served tickets to the weigh-ins from midday on September 2
Nurmagomedov to face Poirier in Abu Dhabi’s third UFC event on Sept 7
History will be made at UFC 242 as Abu Dhabi hosts its first-ever female bouts in September
Khabib free to fight in Abu Dhabi as UFC shortens teammates’ suspension
Lebanese German fighter Khalid Taha also announced on his Instagram that he will take part in the UFC 242 in September
Abu Dhabi could host Khabib vs Poirier in September
The fight in September is one of three global UFC events