STRONG IMAGE: 'UFC Pirate' has nose broken after brutal blow and wins at UFC Abu Dhabi

Shara wins bloody duel with Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News

In the third most important fight of UFC Abu Dhabi, the 'UFC Pirate' showed that he still wants to find the treasure in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Shara Magomedov, which was coming off a dominant defeat to Michael Page, bore the punishment of Marc-Andre Barriault, he waged a real war and prevailed until his arm was raised.

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Although the fight was very lively, one of the most memorable moments came in the second round, when the Canadian landed a blow that broke the Russian's nose.

With the victory, Shara reached the mark of 16 triumphs and recovered from his only defeat in his career, while Barriault suffered his tenth setback.

Shara Magomedov He has a broken nose at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: X / ESPN MMA

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Watch the moment Shara Magomedov broke her nose

Shara Bullet nose gets shattered by Andre-Barriault. Rearranged…… #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/lMvAtDGJpO

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UFC Abu Dhabi Results

MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker by split decision of the judges (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Jose Ochoa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4min18s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout (elbow and punches) at 2:59 of R2

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Ibo Aslan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) 5 min into R2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday derrotou Marcus Buchecha in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)