MMA & Boxing · UAE Warriors · 2026

Date & time

23 Jul 2026, 16:00

Round

6

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

An electric atmosphere takes over Space42 Arena as UAE Warriors delivers an elite international mixed martial arts showcase anchored by a championship main event at UAE Warriors 72. The primary hurdle for both world-class contenders is navigating the immense pressure of five scheduled rounds with global gold on the line. The objective for undefeated bantamweight champion Asaf "Honey Badger" Chopurov is to maintain his dominant cage control, leveraging his suffocating wrestling base and relentless pace to protect his title. Concurrently, the mission for Australian veteran challenger Reece "Lightning" McLaren centers on utilizing his high-level submission skill set and explosive counter-striking to break Chopurov's momentum, seeking a decisive finish to claim championship glory in Abu Dhabi.