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MMA fighters: are they paid enough in the Middle East?

by ITPTue 5 Nov 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

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.

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According to Mohammed ‘the Hawk’ Shahid, CEO of Bahrain’s KHK MMA – Nurmagomedov’s former team – much of the fighters popularity in the region stems from the years of exposure he has already had in the Gulf.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov a ‘huge’ boost for UFC’s Middle East business, says executive VP

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 8 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Following Saturday’s fight with Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov said ‘I love these people and they love me.’

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Gallery: Action from UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi

by ITPSun 8 Sep 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

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.

Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomedov emerged victorious over now former-interim champion Poirier after winning via a choke hold in the third round, after dominating him throughout the fight with his superior grappling ability.

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UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said to earn $6m for Abu Dhabi victory

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 8 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

UFC President Dana White said a fight with US fighter Tony Ferguson is likely next, although a re-match with Conor McGregor is possible

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Middle East ‘very important’ to the UFC, says executive VP

by Bernd Debusmann JrFri 6 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

UFC’s Lawrence Epstein says region is a high priority and potentially lucrative for the sport

Speaking to reporters in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, Poirier said he was confident of victory against Nurmagomedov.

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Poirier promises tough battle for Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi

by Bernd Debusmann JrThu 5 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Former UFC professional Dan Hardy says that Poirier may prove more of a challenge for Nurmagomedov than many of his Middle East fans expect

Russian UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vows to beat Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi amid widespread Middle East support

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 1 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Russian UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov said that support in the region “excites” him ahead of UFC 242

Khabib Nurmagomedov is expecting to seal his legacy against interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi.

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How to get your free tickets for UFC 242 weigh-in in Abu Dhabi

by Sam BridgeSat 31 Aug 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Ticketmaster says to offer first-come-first-served tickets to the weigh-ins from midday on September 2

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Nurmagomedov to face Poirier in Abu Dhabi’s third UFC event on Sept 7

by Sam BridgeMon 8 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

History will be made at UFC 242 as Abu Dhabi hosts its first-ever female bouts in September

The event’s headline act has not been officially announced, but Khabib took to Instagram to celebrate the shortened suspensions, posting a picture with his team with the caption, “We ready and we coming InshaAllah. DreamTeam and real Family.”

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Khabib free to fight in Abu Dhabi as UFC shortens teammates’ suspension

by Staff WriterThu 23 May 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Lebanese German fighter Khalid Taha also announced on his Instagram that he will take part in the UFC 242 in September

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Abu Dhabi could host Khabib vs Poirier in September

by Staff WriterMon 22 Apr 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

The fight in September is one of three global UFC events