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Gulf Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Mokaev faces Assis as 971FC gears up for blockbuster fight card
971FC, the UAE's fastest-growing fight promotion, takes the Coca-Cola Arena by storm on Saturday, for a landmark night of international combat sports and entertainment. With 14 explosive bouts, elite fighters in the main and co-main events, and a headline live performance by hip-hop legend Lloyd Banks, this is more than a fight night – it's a cultural event. This event is officially sold out, marking it as one of the most anticipated sporting spectacles of the year. The spotlight shines bright as Muhammad Mokaev faces off against Thomas Assis in the main event, a thrilling bantamweight bout set to headline an action-packed fight night. In a major shakeup, undefeated British-Dagestani phenom Mokaev (14-0) faces off against Brazilian submission expert with an 11-fight win streak Assis (12-2). A former IMMAF world champion and UFC veteran, Mokaev is known for his relentless pressure and Olympic-level wrestling. Assis, who hails from Coari in Brazil and trains out of RCT Coari, is riding a win streak and brings a gritty, aggressive grappling style that promises a chess match on the ground. Russian powerhouse and sambo technician Raimond Magomedaliev (10-2) returns to action, looking to impose his dominant top game against seasoned Brazilian striker Andrey 'Mineiro' Augusto (17-9-1) in the co-main event. Augusto is known for his durability and knockout power and will look to test the Russian's chin and composure under fire.


India Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Madhya Pradesh may cancel metro deal with Turkish firm over anti-India links
The Madhya Pradesh government may soon terminate its contract with Turkish company Asis Guard, which is currently involved in the digital systems of the Bhopal and Indore Metro projects. The move follows reports that drones manufactured by the company were allegedly used by Pakistan in anti-India operations, particularly during Operation company is under scrutiny for its suspected indirect involvement in activities threatening India's minister Kailash Vijayvargiya confirmed that the matter was being taken seriously and an investigation has been ordered. 'Nation first. There is no place for anti-India mentality. For us, national duty is paramount. Any kind of sympathy or cooperation with anyone who stands against India's sovereignty cannot be tolerated," Vijayvargiya tweeted.'Turkish company Asis Guard, which is engaged in manufacturing drones, has being accused that the drones manufactured by it were recently used in anti-India activities. The serious fact is that this same company Assis is currently contracted for the work of digital systems in Bhopal and Indore Metro projects,' he minister added that a detailed and impartial investigation was launched against the company and if any link to anti-national elements was found, the contract will be ROWadvertisementThe development comes after India revoked the security clearance of Turkish-based firm Celebi Aviation in the interest of "national security" after Ankara sided with Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on the neighbouring operating in the Indian aviation sector for over 15 years and employing over 10,000 people, offers its services at nine airports. The security clearance to the company, part of Turkey's Celebi, was given in November a statement issued earlier, Celebi Aviation India said it remains in full compliance with Indian aviation, national security, and tax regulations, and operates with complete rejected all allegations regarding the company's ownership and operations in India and reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the country's aviation sector.(with inputs from PTI)Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor#India-Pakistan#Pakistan#Madhya Pradesh