Events Sport Local January 22, 2025

Exciting MMA Championship Week Ahead in Dubai

Fighters participating in the 'Champions Path to Dubai' MMA event are ready for the challenge this Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena. Media day highlighted upcoming matchups, including Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes, with fighters expressing their readiness for combat.


Exciting MMA Championship Week Ahead in Dubai

International fighters announced their readiness for the expected match within the framework of the battle, which will take place on Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. This event is being held under an agreement with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Sports Council.

On the informational day, which took place in the middle of the week at The Ro hotel, a variety of local and regional media gathered to learn about the latest preparations for the important fight. The centerpiece of attention - the main fight between Russian Atman Nurmagomedov and Irishman Polo Hyuzom.

Nurmagomedov stated that the number will finish with a punch or deciding strike. His readiness was expressed by Hyuz, emphasizing that he is ready for the finals in the ring thanks to lengthy training sessions. Syrian fighter Suheyli Tayri stated that the result is more important for him than words regarding the fight with Irishman John Mitchell.

Tariq Suleiman from Syria expressed gratitude to the UAE for supporting Arab athletes in international competitions. He expressed readiness for the fight against Egyptian Ahmed Sami. Saudi Mustafa Nada aims for victory over British fighter Heyder "Dartom" Khan.

Official procedures for weighing the fighters at the Coca-Cola Arena will take place on Friday, and the actual competition will occur the following day. The tournament features 22 fighters from 13 countries. American Raynoy, holder of a green card, is scheduled to fight against Russian fighter Emin Nemkov.