Terence Crawford shows off his belts following his undisputed super middleweight title win over Canelo Alvarez. AFP

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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

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Mackenzie Dern, right, took a unanimous decision over Virna Jandiroba to win UFC gold in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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