Brazil's Neves crowned heavyweight champion of UAE Warriors 70

WAM
09 May 2026, 02:49 GMT+10

ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Brazil's Eduardo Neves was crowned champion of the main event at the70th edition of the UAE Warriors Mixed Martial Arts Championship (UAEW70), which kicked off Friday night at Space 42 Arena, Al Raha Beach, featuring 42 male and female fighters from around the world.

Neves secured the title after defeating Morocco's Badr Medkouri in the heavyweight division, clinching the victory via submission in the second round.

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