UAE Warriors 67 Machado vs Breese

Date
Sat 31st January 2026 (UTC)
Sat 31st January 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-01-31T14:00:00

Time

14:00:00 UTC (18:00:00 Local)

Poster
no poster thumb

Your Rating (Click a star below)

Star off icon

Total Rating
(0 users)

Thumb

Square Poster
no thumb

League
UAE Warriors

Season
2026

Round
1

Status
Match Finished

Location
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Video Highlights

Event Statistics

Description

The 2026 promotional calendar for the Middle East’s premier MMA organization kicked off at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. The narrative of the evening was set by a massive light heavyweight collision between UFC veterans Caio "Bigfoot" Machado and Tom Breese. Machado entered the octagon looking to build on his reputation for explosive finishes, while Breese, a seasoned grappling specialist, aimed to utilize his technical ground game to neutralize the Brazilian's power.

The undercard featured a deep roster of international prospects, including a co-main event between Sylvester Chipfumbu and Gustavo Ribeiro. For Chipfumbu, the reigning Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, the goal was to maintain his momentum in a non-title bout against a dangerous Brazilian challenger. With a packed arena and high stakes for the 24 athletes on the card, the event promised to set a high-intensity tone for the year's combat sports schedule in the region.

Reports

Result List

Result Description

Caio Machado emerged victorious in the main event, stopping Tom Breese via TKO in the first round. The fight was a whirlwind of momentum shifts; Breese initially secured a takedown and appeared to have the upper hand with his grappling, but Machado managed a swift sweep. Once on top, the Brazilian unleashed a ferocious barrage of ground-and-pound, including heavy elbows and punches, forcing the referee to halt the contest at the 2:58 mark.

The co-main event saw Sylvester Chipfumbu deliver a masterclass in technical counter-striking to defeat Gustavo Ribeiro by unanimous decision. Other standout performances included Rashid Vagabov, who edged out Sanzhar Adilov in a split-decision thriller, and Benita van Rooij, who secured a first-round submission via rear-naked choke. The night was notable for its efficiency, featuring five first-round finishes, including a 43-second TKO by light heavyweight prospect Magomed Tuchalov.

Collections
None found...

Popular Tweets

Fanart
No Fanart thumb