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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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
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.
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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
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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.
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‘Big fights’ headed to Abu Dhabi in the future, says UFC’s Dana White
UFC president Dana White said he believes UAE fighters will soon begin appearing on UFC fight cards
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Abu Dhabi Media unveils ‘UFC Arabia’ app
UFC Arabia users will have access to live-streamed fights and hundreds of hours of video content