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RAF Abu Dhabi

3 stories covering RAF Abu Dhabi — news, results and analysis.

Arman Tsarukyan during a UFC lightweight bout
UFC

Arman Tsarukyan Draws Neiman Gracie for RAF Abu Dhabi Debut

The UFC's No. 2 lightweight will wrestle twice in three weeks, grappling Bellator vet Neiman Gracie on Nov. 14 after his Oct. 23 headliner.

Oct 8, 2026

Zabit Magomedsharipov poses on the scale during a UFC weigh-in in Moscow
UFC

Zabit Magomedsharipov Returns to Face Giga Chikadze at RAF Abu Dhabi

After nearly seven years away, the 6-0 UFC featherweight returns on a grappling card — but on the mats, not in the cage. Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena.

Oct 6, 2026

Umar Nurmagomedov preparing for a bantamweight fight inside the Octagon
UFC

Umar Nurmagomedov Ditches MMA for Freestyle vs. Urijah Faber

The 30-year-old former title challenger makes his Real American Freestyle debut Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi, facing a 0-2 Urijah Faber on the mats.

Oct 2, 2026