Dana White shares Mohammad Yahya’s shocking face photo after Steven Nguyen lands six knockdowns at UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC viewers were startled during an early fight between Mohammad Yahya and Steven Nguyen on July 26, 2025 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Mohommad Yahya from the UAE had a severe eye damage after taking strong blows.

The match turned brutal fast. UFC President Dana White saw the damage and later shared a post about it on social media, making fans pause and react to the scary scene.

Steven Nguyen leaves Mohammad Yahya badly injured after record-breaking knockdowns

Steven Nguyen landed an incredible six knockdowns, setting a new UFC record for the most knockdowns in a single fight. The fight reached a dangerous point by the end of the second round, when Yahya’s left eye swelled to a severe level, possibly signaling a fracture or orbital injury.

Referee Jason Herzog stepped in and stopped the fight at exactly 5:00 of Round 2, giving Nguyen a TKO win by doctor stoppage due to the eye injury.Crowd reaction was fierce: fans posted on social media comments like,“What was the ref doing… that was absolute beatdown” and “Should have been stopped sooner”. These comments questioned why the fight continued as Yahya took repeated blows.

FAQs

1. What did Dana White say about Mohammad Yahya’s eye injury at UFC Abu Dhabi?Dana White shared a photo of Yahya’s swollen face on Instagram and hinted at the injury while promoting the main card.

2. Did Dana White respond to Steven Nguyen’s brutal win over Mohammad Yahya?Yes, Dana White reacted by posting Yahya’s injury photo, showing concern over the brutal damage caused by Nguyen’s record knockdowns.3. Will Dana White cover Mohammad Yahya’s medical costs after the UFC Abu Dhabi injury?It’s not confirmed yet, but fans are hopeful since Dana White has helped fighters like Robert Whittaker with injury expenses in the past.