Biggest Grudge Match in UAE Warriors History | This Saturday – UAE Warriors 42
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The biggest grudge match in UAE Warriors history will take place at UAE Warriors 42 on Saturday, May 20 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, as rivals Ali AlQaisi (14-6) and Jesse Arnett (20-9) lock horns for a third and perhaps final time.The pair first collided at UAE Warriors 30 where Arnett shocked everyone with a controversial TKO win due to a cut sustained by AlQaisi. Tempers flared in the aftermath but ultimately the Canadian walked away with gold around his waist.In the rematch at UAE Warriors 33, AlQaisi exacted revenge and took his title back thanks to a third-round submission victory. Now the rubber-match is set and the UAE Warriors featherweight title is on the line once again. Only one can walk away victorious.
In the co-main event, the vacant UAE Warriors middleweight title will be decided as Brazil’s Juscelino Ferreira (12-3) takes on Iran’s Amir Fazli (5-1) in an exciting match-up between two of the division’s most dangerous finishers.More fights will be confirmed in the coming days as athletes representing over fifteen nations from around the world are set to compete on this truly international card.The night prior, Friday, May 19, UAE Warriors 41: Arabia will take place and once again we will see an exciting card showcasing the best of Arab talent.Lebanon’s Mohammad Osseili (5-1) will meet Egypt’s Ahmed Sami (9-3) in what promises to be a thrilling main event while Iraq’s Hussein Salem (10-4) and Tunisia’s Mohammed Sadok Trabelsi (11-7) clash in a co-main event that will not go the distance.Also announced for this card, after a three-fight undefeated run in Bellator, top kickboxer Ilias Bulaid (3-0) will continue his MMA journey in UAE Warriors as he faces top Egyptian prospect Omar Khaled Fayoumi (5-1).UAE Warriors 41: Arabia and UAE Warriors 42 can both be watched live around the world on UFC FIGHT PASS and on ABU DHABI FIGHT in the UAE.
