UFC Abu Dhabi News
Chael Sonnen explains how Tony Ferguson “double crossed” Michael Chiesa with post-fight interview at UFC Abu Dhabi: “I’m a little bit surprised with the disconnect of mental awareness”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2024
Chael Sonnen is explaining how Tony Ferguson ‘double crossed’ Michael Chiesa with his post-fight interview at UFC Abu Dhabi. It was just this past Saturday, August 3rd, at UFC Abu Dhabi that Michael Chiesa (19-7 MMA) defeated Tony Ferguson (26-11 MMA) by submission in a welterweight bout.
Pros react after Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen (17-5 MMA) had entered this afternoon’s main event sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most previous being a unanimous decision victory over Rob Font 12 months ago. Prior to that victory, ‘Sandman’ had earned wins over Marlon Vera and Song Yadong respectively.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the main event between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen (17-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s main event sporting a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over Rob Font 12 months ago. Prior to that victory, ‘Sandman’ had earned wins over Marlon Vera and Song Yadong.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Sharabutdin Magomedov defeats Michał Oleksiejczuk (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the co-main event between Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michał Oleksiejczuk. Magomedov (14-0 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past June in Saudi Arabia where he scored a third-round TKO victory over Antonio Trócoli.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Marlon Vera (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the bantamweight bout between Marlon Vera and Deiveson Figueiredo. Vera (23-9-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Sean O’Malley in a fight for the promotion’s bantamweight title at UFC 299. Prior to that setback, ‘Chito’ was coming off a unanimous decision win over Pedro Munhoz.
Pros react after Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa. Ferguson (25-11 MMA) was looking to earn his first win since June of 2019 when he took to the cage this afternoon. ‘El Cucuy’ had lost his previous seven fights in a row, his most previous defeat coming against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 this past December.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Michael Chiesa stops Tony Ferguson in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Tony Ferguson. Chiesa (16-7 MMA) will enter today’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘Maverick’ most recently competed inside of the Octagon thirteen months ago at UFC 291, where he suffered a submission loss to Kevin Holland.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Mackenzie Dern defeats Loopy Godinez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the women’s strawweight bout between Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez. Dern (13-5 MMA) will enter today’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The BJJ ace is coming off losses to Jessica Andrade and Amanda Lemos in her two previous Octagon appearances.
UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - August 2, 2024
The UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov’ Weigh-ins took place today, Friday, August 2nd. On Saturday, August 3rd UFC Abu Dhabi will take place at the Etihad Arena on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Tony Ferguson reacts after Dana White calls for his retirement win or lose at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
Tony Ferguson is reacting after Dana White called for his retirement win or lose at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov is returning to corner his cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque removed from UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
A highly anticipated welterweight bout between Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque has been removed from next month’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. Diaz (26-10 MMA) and Luque (22-10 MMA) were slated to collide on August 3rd at the Etihad Arena. However, during tonight’s UFC Vegas 94 broadcast it was announced that the bout is now postponed due to “travel issues”.
