Islam Makhachev turns 35 (b. 27 Oct 1991). A former sambo competitor, he is the current UFC welterweight champion and a former lightweight champion.

Abu Dhabi in two days: both world number ones, Aoife Coughlan (-70 kg) and Raz Hershko (+78 kg), are entered, plus home world champion Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko.

Sambo: a Soviet grappling art that mixes throws and leg locks.

Sabeom-nim (사범님): master instructor in taekwondo and other Korean arts.