Usman Nurmagomedov (green shorts) defeats Paul Hughes (black shorts) via decision in the main event for the PFL Lightweight World Championship at the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. Coca Cola Arena, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Usman returns to Dubai to defend PFL title against dangerous underdog Davis

Lightweight championship bout set for February 7 at Coca-Cola Arena

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Deserved cash-out or betrayal of boxing? Joshua confirms Paul bout

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Brook says Hatton's death inspired his comeback against Al Dah in Dubai

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Pacquiao confirms talks with Lomachenko and Mayweather

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UFC champion Dern eyes Weili or Suarez as next opponent

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Tom Aspinall gives update after eye injury at UFC 321

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White shares frustration of Abu Dhabi fans as Aspinall-Gane ends in a no-contest

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Mackenzie Dern celebrates her win over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dern fulfils her destiny as she claims UFC title in Abu Dhabi

'Dream come true' for Brazilian who edged out Virna Jandiroba in championship bout

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UFC 321: Aspinall v Gane declared a no-contest after accidental eye poke

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Aspinall and Gane weigh-in ahead of UFC 321 title fight in Abu Dhabi

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ExclusiveAbu Dhabi isn't just about fights – it's part of our DNA, says UFC's Dana White

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Gane 'working on something deep' for UFC title fight with Aspinall in Abu Dhabi

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Bautista plans to shake up bantamweight division by knocking Nurmagomedov out

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Dern confident 'destiny is calling' for Abu Dhabi title fight with Jandiroba

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Champion Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane face off during the press conference ahead of their title fight in the heavyweight division. UFC 321. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Gane 'working on something deep' for UFC title fight with Aspinall in Abu Dhabi

Frenchman faces heavyweight champion at Etihad Arena on Saturday

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Bautista plans to shake up bantamweight division by knocking Nurmagomedov out

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Dern confident 'destiny is calling' for Abu Dhabi title fight with Jandiroba

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UFC 321: Aspinall dismisses Gane's 'deep waters' threat ahead of Abu Dhabi bout

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Former champion Brook to face UAE's Al Dah in Dubai to mark life of Hatton

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Sakuraba, Gracie, Nogueira and Sapp to lead teams at Quintet 5 event in Dubai

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ExclusiveSilent assassin Umar Nurmagomedov back to make noise at UFC 321

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