Former Versace model turned fighter returns at UFC Abu Dhabi

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Former Versace model turned fighter returns at UFC Abu DhabiSayan NagJun 2, 2026Islam Dulatovis set to return to action after a year.Dulatov (12-1) is scheduled to take onWellington Turman(18-8) atUFC Fight Night 282on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The promotion announced the welterweight pairing via social media.A Different Kind of Work HistoryDulatov has previously modeled for renowned brands like Versace and Gucci and also shared the stage once with Bella and Gigi Hadid. However, the Chechen-born German left modeling to pursue MMA. Since suffering a loss in his MMA debut in 2019, Dulatov has finished 12 straight fights, going past the first round on only one occasion. “The Ripper” earned his UFC contract with a first-round KO onDana White's Contender Seriesin 2024, and lived up to his hype with another first-round KO overAdam Fugittin hisUFCdebut last year.Meanwhile, Turman is 3-6 in the UFC since his promotional debut in 2019. The 29-year-old’s contract will probably be on the line as he looks to rebound from a three-fight slump against Dulatov at UFC Abu Dhabi.View this post on InstagramA post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope)

Former Versace model turned fighter returns at UFC Abu DhabiSayan NagJun 2, 2026

Islam Dulatovis set to return to action after a year.Dulatov (12-1) is scheduled to take onWellington Turman(18-8) atUFC Fight Night 282on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The promotion announced the welterweight pairing via social media.A Different Kind of Work HistoryDulatov has previously modeled for renowned brands like Versace and Gucci and also shared the stage once with Bella and Gigi Hadid. However, the Chechen-born German left modeling to pursue MMA. Since suffering a loss in his MMA debut in 2019, Dulatov has finished 12 straight fights, going past the first round on only one occasion. “The Ripper” earned his UFC contract with a first-round KO onDana White's Contender Seriesin 2024, and lived up to his hype with another first-round KO overAdam Fugittin hisUFCdebut last year.Meanwhile, Turman is 3-6 in the UFC since his promotional debut in 2019. The 29-year-old’s contract will probably be on the line as he looks to rebound from a three-fight slump against Dulatov at UFC Abu Dhabi.View this post on InstagramA post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope)

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