Abu Dhabi, 14th June 2025 – The Middle East’s premier mixed martial arts promotion delivered another electrifying double-header over two nights filled with relentless action. The event concluded with a historic achievement as Muhidin Abubaker became the first Somalian champion in the history of mixed martial arts. Additionally, UFC veteran Tanner Boser made a triumphant return to the Octagon, securing his latest TKO finish.
During UAE Warriors 60 at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, Muhidin Abubakar overcame Victor Nunes to claim the interim bantamweight championship. In a grueling contest lasting five rounds and featuring intense grappling exchanges, Abubaker (10-1) seized the interim flyweight title. This victory paves the way for a highly anticipated unification bout with Brazil’s Iago Ribeiro (13-3). Abubaker’s opponent, Victor ‘Sombra’ Nunes (11-6), was unable to counter the champion’s dominant top control and impressive leg-work. The London-based karateka is now being recognized as a significant emerging talent on the global stage for his groundwork.
The evening featured 12 intense fights with the participation of 24 male and female fighters from 17 countries, highlighting the global diversity of the competition. Distinguished attendees included Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan, President of the Asian Chess Federation and Chairman of the Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club; and Abdel Moneim Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union, First Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation (JJIF), and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Palms Sports, the event’s organizer.
Fouad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Palms Sports and President of UAE Warriors MMA Championship, presided over the crowning of the winners.
With the excitement still fresh, MMA fans in the Middle East are now eagerly looking ahead to the next double-header: UAE Warriors 61 and 62, scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of July, where an unprecedented number of championship belts will be contested.
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