ABU DHABI – For most of the 18 mixed martial artists competing on this weekend’s “UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson” event, the trip to Abu Dhabi for the card is a bit of a curiosity. For California native Ramsey Nijem , it’s an absolute honor. “I’m excited,” Nijem told MMAjunkie. “I think it’s going to be a really cool experience.
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Ramsey Nijem’s Palestinian roots providing extra importance at UFC Fight Night 39 – MMA Junkie