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The 2025 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi features a rare three-way battle for the Drivers' Championship among Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri, with predictions varying but many experts favor Norris to secure his first title, while Verstappen is expected to challenge strongly and Piastri remains an outsider. The race promises to be highly competitive and historic.
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, moving closer to the F1 title, with Piastri finishing second and Norris fourth; the championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi next week.
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with the event also featuring a strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern. Aspinall, on a three-fight winning streak, aims to make a significant impact, while Gane seeks his third title challenge. The event is closely followed by ESPN analysts.
Prince Andrew faces eviction from Royal Lodge amid ongoing scandals, with reports that he has been offered a lavish mansion in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as a backup residence if his UK position becomes untenable.
UFC 321 takes place in Abu Dhabi with Tom Aspinall defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the main event, marking Aspinall's first undisputed title defense after Jon Jones vacated the belt. The event also features a vacant women's strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, along with several other bouts. The card is available on ESPN+ PPV.
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with Aspinall aiming to build his legacy and Gane seeking redemption in his third title shot. The event also features a rematch for the vacant UFC strawweight title between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, along with other fights on a 13-fight card.
Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have discovered a 1,400-year-old Christian cross and related artifacts at a monastery, revealing that Christianity was thriving in the region during the 7th and 8th centuries, contrary to previous beliefs of decline, and highlighting the area's historical religious diversity and peaceful coexistence.
Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have discovered a 1,400-year-old plaster Christian cross at a monastery site on Sir Bani Yas Island, providing concrete proof that the nearby houses were part of a Christian settlement, which helps deepen understanding of early Christian presence in the Arabian Gulf.
Mohammad Yahya suffered a severe-looking injury at UFC Abu Dhabi with significant swelling around his eye, but he fortunately did not sustain any facial fractures. Despite the injury, he lost the fight and remains 0-3 in UFC, raising concerns about his future in the organization.
During a UFC Abu Dhabi event, referee Jason Herzog faced criticism for not stopping a fight sooner despite a fighter suffering severe injuries and multiple knockdowns. Dana White discussed Herzog's decision, noting that the referee justified his actions, and subsequent scans confirmed the injured fighter did not suffer fractures.
Reinier de Ridder narrowly defeated Robert Whittaker by split decision at UFC Abu Dhabi, surviving a knockdown and winning the final rounds with strikes and grappling, and called for a title shot. Petr Yan and Shara Magomedov also secured victories in their respective bouts.
The UFC Abu Dhabi event featured a main fight between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder, with de Ridder aiming to remain undefeated, along with other notable bouts including Peter Yan vs. Marcus McGhee, held at the Etihad Arena.
Marcus Buchecha, a legendary jiu-jitsu champion with a 5-1 MMA record, has signed with the UFC and will make his debut against Martin Buday on July 26 in Abu Dhabi at UFC Fight Night.
The article explores the familial and political connections between Manchester City and Al Ain, two football clubs linked to the ruling families of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, highlighting a match between royal brothers Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during the Club World Cup, and discussing the influence of the UAE's elite on football development and culture.
Movsar Evloev is likely to get a UFC title shot against Alexander Volkanovski if he wins his upcoming fight against Aaron Pico in Abu Dhabi, though it is not guaranteed. Despite a perfect 9-0 record and strong support, Evloev's path to a title shot depends on his performance in July and the UFC's decisions, with Yair Rodriguez also in the mix for a title opportunity.