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UFC Abu Dhabi: Three fighters end up in hospital after brutal bouts
UFC Abu Dhabi: Three fighters end up in hospital after brutal bouts

Economic Times

time3 days ago

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  • Economic Times

UFC Abu Dhabi: Three fighters end up in hospital after brutal bouts

Mohammad Yahya, Amanda Ribas and Shara Magomedov have been transported to a local hospital in Abu Dhabi following their brutal fights. (Image Credit: X) UFC Abu Dhabi delivered intense action and brutal battles, leaving three fighters hospitalised following a night of blood-soaked contests. The event saw several grueling bouts that pushed athletes to their physical limits. While none of the injuries were reported as life-threatening, the fighters sustained deep cuts and fractures. According to Mohammad Yahya, Amanda Ribas and Shara Magomedov have been transported to a local hospital in Abu Dhabi following their fights. Featherweight fighter Yahya was transported for a precautionary CT scan of his head and face after a devastating loss to Steven Nguyen, who knocked Yahya down six times - a new UFC single-fight record - before the bout was stopped. With an 0-3 UFC record, Yahya's future in the promotion now appears uncertain. In the women's strawweight division, Ribas was hospitalised after suffering a brutal elbow to the eye socket from Tabatha Ricci, which led to a finish. Ribas later confirmed on social media she will require facial surgery. The loss marks her third straight defeat and second consecutive stoppage. — BigMarcel24 (@BigMarcel24) Meanwhile, middleweight Magomedov - fighting with vision in only one eye - was also taken to the hospital for head and facial scans after his bloody war with Marc-Andre Barriault. Despite suffering a severely broken nose, Magomedov won by unanimous decision and earned 'Fight of the Night' honors. His nose was reportedly reset at the hospital, and scan results are pending. — CookedByHR (@CookedByHR)

UFC Abu Dhabi ends with three fighters transported to hospital after brutal fights
UFC Abu Dhabi ends with three fighters transported to hospital after brutal fights

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Sport
  • Time of India

UFC Abu Dhabi ends with three fighters transported to hospital after brutal fights

UFC Abu Dhabi ends with three fighters transported to hospital after brutal fights (Image Via X) There is concern after UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when three fighters were taken to a local hospital right after their bouts. reports that these trips to the hospital were done as a precaution. Details remain limited, but the cautious move has drawn attention from fans and media. All three fighters were checked by medical staff, and scan or X-ray results are expected soon. Mohammad Yahya Mohammad Yahya fought Steven Nguyen in a featherweight match. Yahya was knocked down six times during the battle, establishing a new UFC mark before the referee called off the fight. He then went to the hospital for a CT scan of his face and head. The UFC broadcast revealed no facial fractures and the CT scan came back clear. Amanda Ribas Amanda Ribas, a UFC strawweight fighter, fought Tabatha Ricci. Amanda Ribas was hit with an elbow to her eye socket, which caused her to fall. After the fight, she was sent to hospital for an X-ray of her eye. She later shared on Instagram that she will need surgery on her face. Ribas is now on a three‑fight losing streak and this recent loss adds to her challenges. Shara Magomedov Shara Magomedov, a UFC middleweight also known as 'Bullet,' fought Marc‑Andre Barriault. The fight was bloody and aggressive, earning the Fight of the Night bonus. Magomedov won by unanimous decision. After the fight, he was taken to hospital for a CT scan of his head and face, and his broken nose was reset at the hospital. Results of the scan have not yet been released. These hospital transports after UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025 reflect a safety-first approach when fighters sustain heavy damage. The fighters' club and officials acted quickly to make sure scans and care happen as needed. More health updates from are available as they become public. Also Read: Dana White Shares Mohammad Yahya's Shocking Face Photo After Steven Nguyen Lands Six Knockdowns At UFC Abu Dhabi FAQs 1. How many UFC fighters were transported to hospital after the Abu Dhabi event? Three fighters were transported to the hospital after suffering injuries during UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025. 2. Why was Mohammad Yahya transported to the hospital after UFC Abu Dhabi? Mohammad Yahya was taken for a CT scan after being knocked down six times in a brutal loss to Steven Nguyen. 3. Did Amanda Ribas suffer a serious injury during her UFC Abu Dhabi fight? Yes, Amanda Ribas was transported to the hospital for an eye injury after a hard elbow from Tabatha Ricci. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!

Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ABC 9
Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ABC 9

USA Today

time5 days ago

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  • USA Today

Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ABC 9

Shara Magomedov and Marc-Andre Barriault meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 2-3 UFC main cards, 2025: 70-53-1 Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault UFC on ABC 9 preview Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will look to bounce back from the first loss of his professional career, which came by unanimous decision against Michael Page in February. Prior to his first career setback, "Bullet" won his first four UFC fights, including stoppages of Antonio Trocoli and Armen Petrosyan, while earning two Performance of the Night and a Fight of the Night bonus. ... Barriault (17-9 MMA, 6-8 UFC) aims to stay in the winners circle as he enters on the heels of a first-round knockout of Bruno Silva. That result in May snapped a three-fight skid, successfully turning the page on what was a very rough 2024 campaign. Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault UFC on ABC 9 expert pick, prediction Filling out the main card is a middleweight attraction between Shara Magomedov and Marc-Andre Barriault. Despite getting beaten in a lackluster affair his last time out, the glazing of Magomedov is still going strong as far as the betting line is concerned. Don't get me wrong: Magomedov has shown some improvements since stepping on the UFC scene and has been reportedly taking training more seriously this time around, so I suppose we should leave some room to be surprised. That said, Magomedov might not need to improve all that much if he wants to pass this test. Although I'd happily take Barriault over Magomedov if this fight were a few years ago, I'm not sure I can take a chance on the Canadian underdog after he's lost his once-vaunted durability. I would love to be wrong here, but the official pick is Magomedov by knockout in Round 1. Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault UFC on ABC 9 odds The oddsmakers and the public heavily favor the hyped product, listing Magomedov -600 and Barriault +425 via FanDuel. Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault UFC on ABC 9 start time, how to watch Magomedov and Barriault are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 1:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ABC and streams on ESPN+.

Dustin Poirier 'content' after UFC 318, points to sign that retirement was right call
Dustin Poirier 'content' after UFC 318, points to sign that retirement was right call

USA Today

time21-07-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Dustin Poirier 'content' after UFC 318, points to sign that retirement was right call

NEW ORLEANS – Dustin Poirier has no regrets walking away from MMA after UFC 318. Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) didn't get his fairytale ending after losing a unanimous decision to Max Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23- 8 UFC) for the BMF title in Saturday's headliner at Smoothie King Center. However, that doesn't mean that Poirier isn't grateful for the experience of having his retirement fight in his home state of Louisiana. "I feel content," Poirier told MMA Junkie a day after his fight. "Yeah, I feel content and happy with my career. Wish last night would have went a little bit different, but that's fighting, and I really had a good time out there, enjoyed the love, appreciated everybody. Seeing all the positive energy, it's been an incredible journey, an incredible career. What an experience. I got to learn so much in these years of fighting. I'm just thankful." Poirier initially took issue with the judges' scorecards, thinking he at least won Rounds 2 and 4. "Going through the fight and immediately my thoughts about what just happened, it was like I thought I did enough. I thought I did enough," Poirier said. "And then I got back and I watched it, like what you're feeling and going through in there, and then what you see as a fool from an outside view is two different things. I can see him winning rounds, throwing more volume, landing body shots, pulling away in rounds. So, what I watched was different than what I felt." Poirier and Holloway didn't earn Fight of the Night, which shocked Holloway, but "The Diamond" is happy that his last dance was another all-out war. Poirier proved to still be competitive at the highest level, but he noticed something that made him feel that retiring was the correct decision. "I just wanted one more battle, and he gave it to me," Poirier said. "I think in there, I felt like in between rounds talking to my boxing coach, I could have taken more chances, but I was trying to protect myself at the same time, and I never really fought like that before. I would always put myself in harm's way to land the big shots, and this one I didn't, and maybe that's a sign that the decision I made was the right one. Self-preservation, get home to my family safe, that type of thing."

UFC 318 takeaways: Max Holloway's chances vs. Ilia Topuria, Dustin Poirier's fitting exit
UFC 318 takeaways: Max Holloway's chances vs. Ilia Topuria, Dustin Poirier's fitting exit

USA Today

time20-07-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

UFC 318 takeaways: Max Holloway's chances vs. Ilia Topuria, Dustin Poirier's fitting exit

What mattered most at UFC 318 on Saturday from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans? Here are a few post-fight musings … 4) A sensational set of prelims The finishes came hot and heavy early in UFC's return to New Orleans after more than 10 years, with the first six bouts on the card ending in a knockout or submission. It was a welcome sign after some dreadful prelim lineups in recent months, and it was all favorites who held serve. Jimmy Crute getting his first victory in nearly five years was one of the top moments, as was the vicious first-round knockout of debuting welterweight prospect Islam Dulatov. The middleweight bout between Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori was perhaps the most meaningful matchup on the preliminary-card lineup, with Allen getting the victory by unanimous decision in a very important moment in his career after consecutive losses. Credit to both men, however, because they delivered a fight worthy of their grudge, and the UFC brass agreed with each getting $50,000 for Fight of the Night. 3) Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland deliver After three years of waiting to share the cage, Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland made up for all that lost time with a welterweight classic that saw "D-Rod" emerge victorious by unanimous decision. It was an awesome fight, and one that extended Rodriguez's momentum into a three-fight winning streak, while Holland fell to 2-2 on the year, and was knocked down for the first time in his 28-fight UFC career. Both guys should get credit for what they produced in the cage, and probably should've been the rightful winners of Fight of the Night. It didn't happen, but the 15-minute war was an example of why both Rodriguez and Holland should be appointment viewing any time they enter the octagon. 2) Dustin Poirier a winner despite his defeat Dustin Poirier, of course, would've liked for his retirement fight to end in a winning manner with his hand being raised in front of a passionate crowd of fans, but fairy tale endings rarely exist in MMA. He nearly had that moment when he badly hurt and knocked down Holloway in the second round, but could not seal the deal, then fell short on the scorecards. Realistically, though, Poirier not winning the fight will be just a footnote in his retirement story. The real thing he should attach himself to is the treatment he received from the UFC, the fans and his fellow fighters both before and after the fight, which is a reflection of the widespread admiration he's earned for himself. It might be cliche at this point, but Poirier is the definition of a true fighter. His incentives for getting into this sport were not to get social media clout or be viewed as a cool, tough guy. His passion for fist fighting was his path out of a troubled youth, and he turned it into a sustainable career, and now, ultimately one that has given him financial freedom for life and generational wealth on top of it. That's the real win for Poirier after UFC 318, and he rightfully left the cage, his post-fight interviews and the arena with his head held high, knowing that he committed every part of his being to maximizing his time. He will still be around the sport as a voice, but from every explanation he gave about why he was doing this now, there will be no luring him back, and everyone should be happy he left on his terms. 1) What is lightweight Max Holloway capable of? Max Holloway played his role as the opposing force to Poirier's retirement fight pretty much perfectly from beginning to end. He handled the entire situation with class and dignity, and although the crowd obliged his call to be booed on multiple instances, not one of those boos was genuine. How could they be, really? Holloway is a class act and knows what he was going up against. He never tried to take away from Poirier's moment, even when the spotlight was all on himself after getting his hand raised to successfully defend the BMF title. The question for Holloway now, however, is what this win truly tells us about him at this stage of his career. On the positive end, the former featherweight champion has looked excellent overall in his past two appearances at lightweight against Poirier and Justin Gaethje. His speed is there, and as we've seen in him dropping both men, the power is present, too. That will only become a bigger threat as time goes on and he finds increased comfort at this weight class, but on the flip side, there's going to be persistent questions about whether his record amount of significant strikes absorbed in UFC competition will eventually catch up. There's already signs, because after going on the longest streak in company history without being knocked down, Holloway has found himself dropped and touching the mat at some point in his past three contests. The knockdown he never got back up from came against Ilia Topuria in October, as "El Matador" became the first to knock out Holloway. It's obvious that doesn't sit well with him, and Holloway is eager to get his chance at a rematch. Is there a ton of reason to think it would go any differently? Both men would be bigger and stronger than the previous encounter, and before he was stopped, a strong argument can be made that Holloway was finding more success against Topuria than anyone else on his recent run. Topuria has been a force of nature inside that octagon during his undefeated rise to winning titles in two divisions. He is not someone you pick against at this point in time, and still has many challengers ahead. Holloway might not get that rematch now or next, but it's not out of the realm of possibility. Would he be favored to defeat Topuria in a rematch? Certainly not. But Holloway is one of the greatest to ever do it, and anyone pretending someone of his skill, experience and motivation isn't capable of winning if he shows up in form on the right night?

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