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Four fighters hospitalized after UFC Abu Dhabi bouts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:09 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Four fighters hospitalized after UFC Abu Dhabi bouts

Summary

Following UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, four fighters were hospitalized for precautionary reasons after sustaining injuries in their matches. Among those transported were Santiago Ponzinibbio, Ismael Bonfim, Tyrell Fortune, and Damian Rzepecki. Ponzinibbio suffered a knockout loss to Sam Patterson, prompting a CT scan of his head and face. Bonfim was also sent for a scan following a submission loss to Axel Sola. Fortune underwent scans after his stoppage loss to Rizvan Kuniev, though he received a $100,000 bonus for earning 'Fight of the Night' honors. Rzepecki was taken for scans after losing to Magomed Zaynukov, marking his first professional defeat. The results of their scans have yet to be disclosed.

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By the Numbers

•Pillars Ponzinibbio, Bonfim, Fortune, and Rzepecki hospitalized.
•Ponzinibbio lost to Sam Patterson; Bonfim lost to Axel Sola.
•Fortune earned 'Fight of the Night' bonus despite his loss.
•Rzepecki's loss marked the first of his professional career.
•CT scan results for the fighters remain undisclosed.

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1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Four Fighters Hospitalized After UFC Abu Dhabi

What they're saying

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Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Abu Dhabi last night (Sat., July 25, 2026) inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that four fighters were transported to a local-area hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts. The fighters transported were Santiago […]
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