With the UFC Abu Dhabi early (and official) weigh ins already in the books, the promotion will send all 26 fighters back to the stage for the ceremonial festivities, popping off LIVE at 10 a.m. ET in the embedded video above. This marks the final stop before the “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” MMA event on ABC, ESPN2 and ESPN+ tomorrow (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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The UFC returns to the Etihad Arena in UAE this weekend for a Fight Night card packed with top talent, including a world title eliminator in the main event. August is a rather strange month for the UFC, with two rather lackluster Fight Night cards at the Apex sandwiched between a behemoth PPV in the form of Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis.

UFC Abu Dhabi: Full fight card, start time and stats as the promotion returns to the dunes of the United Arab Emirates

Turns out that wonky UFC 304 start time was more than just an inconvenience. Top 5 featherweight contender, Arnold Allen, was trying to adjust his training schedule to prepare for the controversial broadcast schedule last month in Manchester, which irritated local and international fighters alike. It nearly cost him his...

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight strikers Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk will collide this weekend (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is the rare example of a last-second fight swap being an overall improvement. A Nick Diaz fight...

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Conor McGregor was facing “an outright prison sentence” for his 2022 arrest. His “Notorious” attorneys were instead able to score a suspended sentence, which includes a two-year ban on driving and a €5,000 fine. In addition, McGregor must keep the peace for the next 24 months or could find himself in violation and ultimately, behind bars.

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As previously reported by LowKickMMA, more sources have come forward to confirm Kayla Harrison vs. Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307. Brazil’s Ketlen Vieira is coming off of a victory in 2023 and is in the top three rankings for the women’s bantamweight division. Vieira has a background as a submission fighter. The 32-year-old ‘Fenômeno’ is hoping to get another win to jump into a title shot against current champ Raquel Pennington.

More Sources: Kayla Harrison to Fight Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 – Winner earns title shot

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Mackenzie Dern arguably has the best jiu-jitsu in women’s MMA, yet, her opponent, Loopy Godinez, is not fazed by it. Saturday, a pivotal women’s strawweight bout goes down on the main card of UFC on ABC 7 with Godinez (12-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) clashing against Dern (13-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC). Many look to avoid the ground and any type of grappling when it comes to fighting Dern, a decorated jiu-jitsu champion. However, Godinez is eager to put her own grappling to the test and welcomes the challenge.

Loopy Godinez: 'I'm not afraid to go to the ground' with Mackenzie Dern at UFC Abu Dhabi

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Former undisputed featherweight champion, Jose Aldo is set to make his second outing of the year since his Octagon return, taking on bantamweight contender, Mario Bautista at UFC 307 in October at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Aldo, a fan-favorite veteran and inaugural UFC featherweight champion, made...

Report – Jose Aldo set to fight Mario Bautista in return at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

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Three-division world champion Terence Crawford and undefeated WBA titleholder Israil Madrimov will take the stage later today for their Riyadh Season final press conference, streaming LIVE in the embedded video above at 4 p.m. ET. Their DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) title fight goes down this Sat. night (Aug. 3, 2024) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

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KSI suffered an injury in training camp and was forced to withdraw from his 2-on-1 “tag team” boxing match against Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor, previously scheduled for the Misfits Boxing 17 headliner on Sat., Aug. 31, 2024 from inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. “I have been battling...

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

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Michael Chiesa returns to action in Abu Dhabi this Saturday against Tony Ferguson on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov. At 0-7 over the past four years, Ferguson really needs a win. But so does Chiesa, who’s on a 0-3 skid. During an interview with...

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ABU DHABI – Umar Nurmagomedov sees more upside in a UFC bantamweight title fight with Sean O'Malley than Merab Devalishvili.
Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) says he’s been promised a title fight if he can get past Cory Sandhagen (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 (ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+) main event at Etihad Arena.
O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) defends his bantamweight title against Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) on Sept. 16 in the Noche UFC main event, and Nurmagomedov would rather fight O’Malley for the title if both are victorious.
“I don’t know. It’s difficult,” Nurmagomedov told reporters, including...

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

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The ultimate goal of a fighter is to get that coveted belt around their waist, and Umar Nurmagomedov is walking that path flawlessly. Furthermore, the promises of title shots are as rare as the belts themselves. With his upcoming fight against Cory Sandhagen, the ‘young Eagle’ has made it clear that he will be fighting for the title soon.

Umar Nurmagomedov Claims He Has Been Assured Of A Guaranteed Title Shot After Cory Sandhagen Showdown

Tony Ferguson is back in action this weekend in Abu Dhabi and defiant as ever. “El Cucuy” spoke to the press on media day for UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, where he’ll fight Michael Chiesa at welterweight. In addition to discussing his new weight class and return to sparring, he addressed UFC CEO Dana White’s request that he retire if he loses.

Tony Ferguson responds to White’s call for retirement: ‘We want Dana to do a lot of s— too’

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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UFC Abu Dhabi preview: ‘Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov’ predictions

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down...

UFC Abu Dhabi preview: ‘Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov’ predictions

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