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UAE Warriors 67: Caio Machado vs. Tom Breese makes headlines Huge card in Abu DhabiUAE Warriors 67: Caio Machado vs. Tom Breese makes headlines Huge card in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Featured veterans Caio Machado AND Tom Breese they successfully made weight on Friday, officially confirming their long-awaited showdown at United Arab Emirates Warriors 67scheduled for Saturday evening at ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi.
Contains 12 exhilarating fights AND 24 of the fastest rising talents in the world’s mixed martial artsUAE Warriors 67 kicks off 2026 in a mighty way, promoting the most essential combat sports promotion in the Middle East.
Machado vs. Breese headlines a can’t-miss main event
The headliner is a fight that wouldn’t look out of place on a UFC card, bringing together two talented and still risky lightweight heavyweights whose clash attracted a lot of attention from the global MMA media when announced.
Brazil Caio Machado (11-4) -A Winner of the Dana White Contender Series — made a spectacular promotional debut last year flying knee knockout in the first round Kevin Oumar. Machado is extremely tough he was never arrested in 15 professional fights.
On the other side of the Octagon stands Tom Breese (20-7)a seasoned British veteran in his 16th edition of the competition. Breese is the owner 14 wins by submissionfive UFC wins and championship success in both BAMMA AND LFL. Coming into the fight in ominous form, Breese remains one of the most risky grapplers in the division.
This main event is widely regarded as one of the biggest in recent UAE Warriors history and is the perfect headliner to kick off the 2026 promotional calendar.
Yellow vs. Ribeiro advanced to the main event
After health issues forced the cancellation of a planned co-main event in between Akbarion Islamoev AND Ali Gulievfeatherweight clash between Sylvester Gray (12-6) AND Gustavo Ribeiro (7-1) was elevated to second major status.
Chipumbu enters as the reigning champion Intercontinental featherweight championalthough his belt won’t be on the line. The Zimbabwean impressed last July with a dominant performance to clinch the title against the veterans But AlQaisi.
Brazilian newcomer Ribeiro, a national champion in kickboxingis making his debut for the UAE Warriors and has publicly promised to finish the first round quickly. With contrasting styles and high stakes, this fight has all the elements to steal Fight of the Night crown.
Rashid Vagabov returns with UFC aspirations
After a dominant but unfinished performance at Dana White’s Challenger Series, Rashid Wagabov (14-2) returns for the fifth time with the UAE Warriors, knowing that victory is crucial. UFC President Dana White indicated that Vagabov could get another look with a couple of decisive victories.
Kazakhstan stands in his way Sanzhar Adilov (14-2)multiple Alash Pride 125-pound championwho announced 2026 as the year of his career’s flourishing. With both fighters boasting elite grappling skills, fans can expect a fast-paced fight and razor-sharp edges.
Berkhamov vs. Loureiro promises violence
Former Bellator, PFL, ACA and ACB star Mukhamed “Cherkes” Berkhamov (17-4) makes his debut for the UAE Warriors against an explosive striker Jackson Loureiro (15-5-1) in a fascinating clash of wrestling and Muay Thai.
Berkhamov has been submitted only once in 21 fights, and before that he rode on A streak of 12 straight wins before you fail Lorenzo Larkin. Meanwhile, Loureiro comes in fresh knockout on knees in the first round in Montpellier, which earned him an award Dynamite featherweight title.
If there’s one fight that probably won’t make it to the judges, it’s this one.
The main card begins with a high-stakes catchweight clash
The main card will start with a catchweight fight between the most experienced fighter on the line-up, Rony “Ratinho” Henrique (20-14)and the undefeated perspective of the Armenians Morris Boleyan (8-0).
Henrique fought, a former four-division champion in multiple promotions last year seven times. Boleyan returns after a two-year break he submitted all eight opponentssix in the first round. The stage is set for a potential breakthrough moment.
A landmark event for the UAE warriors
WITH 14 additional fighters competing on a loaded undercard and CEO Fouad Darwish announcing an ambitious 2026 event schedule that includes both MMA and Jiu JitsuUAE Warriors 67 is the biggest and most essential card in the promotion’s recent history.
The road to the biggest year in MMA history in the Middle East begins on Saturday night.
UAE Warriors 67 – full fight card
- Lightweight heavyweight: Caio Machado (11-4) vs. Tom Breese (20-7)
- Featherweight: Sylvester Chipumbu (12-6) vs. Gustavo Ribeiro (7-1)
- Fishing weight (59 kg): Rashid Vagabov (14-2) vs. Sanzhar Adilov (14-2)
- Fishing weight (79 kg): Mukhamed Berkhamow (17-4) vs. Jackson Loureiro (15-5)
- Featherweight: Rony Henrique (20-14) vs. Morris Boleyan (8-0)
- Lightweight heavyweight: Magomed Tuchalov (4-0) vs. Praise and praise (5-3)
- Heavyweight: Gadzhi Abdulkadirov (6-2) vs. Sofiane Boukichou (12-9)
- Fishing weight (88 kg): Sharapudin Ziyaaudinov (6-0) vs. Yusup Magomedov (10-1)
- Fishing weight (55 kg): Beniita van roij (6-1) vs. Dhulfiya Kurbashova (3-3)
- Bantamweight: Murad Ibragimov (4-1) vs. Enkhjargal Banzaragch (5-5)
- Medium weight: Ulugbek Rahmonov (1-1) vs. Ayissi Bessala (0-0)
- Fishing weight (85.5 kg): Magomed Kurbanov (2-0) vs. Khabib Gaziev (3-2)
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On Saturday, Rosas steps into the octagon for the eighth when he takes on Raoni Barcelos in the main event of UFC Vegas 121. It's Rosas' first UFC main event, and still only 21 years old, he believes a big win on Saturday keeps him on the right track toward making history by becoming the youngest UFC champion ever.
“Yeah, that's the goal,†Rosas told Full Send MMA. “I think right now I'm on a good path. Winning this main event, I think, puts my in a very good position to keep chasing that dream.â€
Even if Rosas does score a big win on Saturday, he's still in a race against time. “El Niño Problema†turns 22 in a couple of weeks, and Jon Jones currently holds the record for youngest UFC champion, winning the light heavyweight title at 23 years and 243 days. That gives Rosas under two years to work his way up the stacked bantamweight ladder, something he realizes is no easy feat.
“I've got to be ready for short notice fights, be willing to take risks, and this Saturday, make a big statement for sure,†Rosas said. “Not just a win, but I've got to make a statement.â€
But even if Rosas achieves his dreams and breaks Jones' record, don't expect a long title reign. Because Rosas doesn't just want to rush his way to a title, he also wants to get out of the sport quickly, too.
“Yeah, if by 25 I accomplish everything that I want to accomplish in my career, I'm just going to step back from the sport,†Rosas said. “The goal is to get the belt and then defend it a couple of times, try to challenge myself, go up a weight class, maybe two, and after I'm done, like, I run out of goals, that's when I'm just gonna quit. It could be 26, 27, 28, but I'm just saying whenever I'm done with my goals, that's when I'm gonna step out of the game.â€
Champ. Justin Gaethje thinks Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight, says Arman Tsarukyan is ‘next in line.'
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Carlos Prates says UFC has confirmed he’s next for Islam Makhachev
So, I think most of us believe this is what’s going to happen, but speaking at Contender Series, Carlos Prates said the UFC confirmed he’s next, and he’s hoping for January.
Thoughts? Is Carlos gonna stop Islam’s run?
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Jose Aldo was actually champion at nearly 6 months younger than Jon, but since the UFC didn't officially fold the WEC into its organization until long after Zuffa acquired it, he was only the de fact UFC featherweight champion, and Jon is technically the youngest UFC champion.
I always feel its important to note that because people desperately want to forget how incredible Jose Aldo was.
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