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UFC on ABC 6 results: Robert Whittaker blasts Ikram Aliskerov for quick knockout

The UFC Saudi Arabia main event ended in under two minutes as Robert Whittaker blasted Ikram Aliskerov into oblivion.

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UFC on ABC 6 results: Tempers flare after Alexander Volkov outpoints Sergei Pavlovich

Sergei Pavlovich was frustrated after Alexander Volkov picked up a unanimous decision in the UFC on ABC 6 co-feature in Saudi Arabia.

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UFC on ABC 6 results: Kelvin Gastelum apologizes to Dana White after beating Daniel Rodriguez

At UFC Saudi Arabia, Kelvin Gastelum again apologized for a weight mishap – but looked fresh as he cruised to victory.

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UFC on ABC 6: Best photos from Saudi Arabia

Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ABC 6 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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High Temperatures And Lack Of Facilities Lead To Hajj Deaths

Challenging conditions at the recent Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat and lack of support, resulting in a high death toll. Authorities c...

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One man’s desperate search for wife as more than 1,000 hajj pilgrims die in extreme heat

Hoda Nagib and her husband had walked 20km in the baking sun in Saudi Arabia while on Mecca pilgrimage

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UFC on ABC 6 weigh-in results: All 22 fighters hit marks in Saudi Arabia

Check out the UFC on ABC 6 weigh-in results from Riyadh, featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov.

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Australian dies during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Intense heat has killed hundreds taking part in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, including one Australian, the government has confirmed.

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Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov prediction, pick: Can ex-champ get back in hunt at UFC on ABC 6?

How will former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker handle the short-notice test Ikram Aliskerov brings to Saudi Arabia?

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Hajj death toll rises 'above 500' as pilgrims in Saudi Arabia face extreme heat

Temperatures reached 49C in the holy city of Mecca

Evening Standard

Joilton Lutterbach admits juicing after scrapped UFC Saudi Arabia fight vs. Shara Magomedov: ‘I preferred to take the risk’

It's not often that fighters openly admit taking performance-enhancing drugs, but it appears Joilton Lutterbach has.

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Heatwaves: where in the world are they happening?

From the US and Saudi Arabia to India, here are the places facing extreme heat worldwide

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Hundreds Dead In Mecca Heatwave During Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

Tragedy strikes at the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca due to extreme heat, highlighting the economic significance for Saudi Arabia.

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Daniel Rodriguez agrees to 185 pounds after Kelvin Gastelum admits struggle to make 170 for UFC Saudi Arabia

Kelvin Gastelum continues to have issues on the scale.

The Independent UK

Hajj pilgrim deaths surge past 1,000 as Saudi Arabia faces extreme temperatures

Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year

Evening Standard

What is Hajj and why are there so many deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage?

At least 550 pilgrims have reportedly died this year in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, but the annual ritual remains vital for Muslims — here’s why

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Death Toll Tops 1,000 After Hajj Marked By Extreme Heat: AFP Tally

The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia.

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A Journey Through Time from Old Town to Modern Marvels in Jeddah

Jeddah, which is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia, has a long-lasting history. It is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia and is referred to as the 'Gateway to Mecca'.

The Conversation

Amid scorching heat, 900 people died this week in Saudi Arabia. Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The mass migration is unparalleled in scale, and pilgrims face numerous health hazards.

International Business Times

From Fighting Boys To Saudi Olympic History For Female Taekwondo Star

Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained at a boys' club because there were no girls to compete with.

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Shara Magomedov gets new opponent for Saturday’s UFC on ABC 6

Shara Magomedov has a new opponent for his return to the octagon at Saturday's UFC on ABC 6 in Saudi Arabia.

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Ikram Aliskerov details hectic week and why he accepted UFC on ABC 6 vs. Robert Whittaker

One week ago, UFC Saudi Arabia headliner Ikram Aliskerov had no idea he'd fight Robert Whittaker in Saturday's headliner.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia

More than 1.83 million Muslims have performed the Hajj this year

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