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Nurmagomedov vs. Martinez set as co-main event for UFC Abu Dhabi

June 1, 2026
Nurmagomedov vs. Martinez set as co-main event for UFC Abu Dhabi

The UFC has officially confirmed a bantamweight bout between Russia’s Umar Nurmagomedov and Mexico’s David Martinez.

The fight is scheduled for July 25 in Abu Dhabi at UFC Fight Night 282 and will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

Nurmagomedov, 30, has won 20 of his 21 professional MMA bouts.

Martinez, 27, owns a 14-1 record across 15 professional fights.

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