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I retained my UFC featherweight title by stopping Movsar Evloev in the second round at UFC 333.
I suffered my first professional loss, falling to 20-1, after being stopped by Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333.
I retained my UFC bantamweight title by defeating Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 333.
I stopped Ramazan Temirov in the first round at UFC 333.
I defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision at UFC 333.
I stopped Losene Keita in the first round at UFC 333.
Aaron Pico stopped Losene Keita at 1:14 of the first round in a featherweight bout at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Lone'er Kavanagh stopped Ramazan Temirov at 4:28 of the first round in a flyweight bout at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Petr Yan retained the UFC bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev at 4:54 of the second round to retain the UFC featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
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01 General knowledge
Building collapses are a recurring danger in fast-growing cities across Africa and beyond, where rapid urbanization often outpaces safety enforcement. In Lagos, Nigeria, a three-storey residential building collapsed in June 2026, killing nine people and injuring 27 others, prompting the governor to order safety checks on surrounding structures. In Tripoli, Lebanon, a multistory apartment building collapsed in February 2026, killing at least nine people and drawing criticism of government negligence. These incidents share a common thread: weak regulatory oversight, substandard construction, and aging infrastructure that put residents at risk.
The problem is not limited to Africa or the Middle East. In 2021, the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Florida killed 98 people, and a federal investigation found that structural flaws had been developing for weeks before the disaster. Even in wealthy nations, aging buildings and inadequate maintenance can lead to catastrophic failures. The pattern underscores a global challenge: ensuring that buildings are safe for the people who live and work in them.
02 The subject
Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city, is a major economic hub in East Africa, but its rapid growth has outpaced the enforcement of building regulations. The city has a history of building collapses, often involving structures that lack proper approvals or are built with substandard materials. A national inspection last year found that 87% of Kenyan buildings audited failed to meet standards or lacked necessary approvals. This systemic weakness in oversight has made construction sites and even occupied buildings a source of danger for residents and workers.
03 Explained
Building collapses often result from a combination of design flaws, substandard materials, and inadequate oversight. When a structure is under construction, it is especially vulnerable because the load-bearing framework may not yet be complete or properly braced. In the case of the Champlain Towers South collapse, investigators found that the original design did not meet the building codes of its time, and later modifications further weakened the structure. Similarly, the buckling of columns in a Manhattan high-rise was attributed to the added weight of new floors being constructed on top of the existing structure.
In many developing cities, the problem is compounded by a lack of regular inspections and the use of cheap, low-quality materials. Buildings may be erected without proper permits, and even when inspections occur, they may be infrequent or easily bypassed. The result is that a structure can appear sound while hiding serious weaknesses that only become apparent when it is too late.
04 Previous developments
The Nairobi collapse is the latest in a series of building failures that have occurred around the world in 2026. In March, a natural gas explosion in Istanbul brought down two buildings, trapping nine people, though most were rescued. In May, a nine-storey building under construction in the Philippines collapsed, trapping an estimated 20 people, and rescue efforts were eventually called off. In June, a building collapse in Lagos killed nine people, and in September, a building in Gaza City that housed displaced families collapsed, killing at least 12 people, including four children.
These events highlight a troubling trend of structural failures in both developing and conflict-affected regions. While the causes vary—from gas explosions to war damage to poor construction—the consequences are often deadly. The frequency of these incidents has led to increased scrutiny of building practices and government oversight, but progress has been slow.
05 The environment
The building collapse comes at a time when Kenya is grappling with multiple emergencies. In March 2026, severe flooding in Nairobi killed eight people and forced the military to deploy, highlighting the city's inadequate infrastructure. More recently, Kenya has been dealing with its first Ebola outbreak, with nine confirmed cases as of late October 2026, straining the health system. The country is also facing a food crisis, with over 320,000 people in Turkana County experiencing acute food shortages.
These concurrent challenges have stretched government resources and public attention. The collapse in Eastleigh, a densely populated commercial area, adds another layer of urgency to questions about urban safety and disaster preparedness. As rescue operations continue, officials are under pressure to address not only the immediate crisis but also the systemic issues that make such disasters possible.
06 Why this happened
The exact cause of the Nairobi collapse is still unknown, but the evidence points to a systemic failure of enforcement. The building was under construction and lacked an occupancy certificate, yet shops were operating on the ground floor, indicating that regulations were not being followed. A national inspection last year found that 87% of Kenyan buildings audited failed to meet standards or lacked approvals, suggesting that such violations are widespread.
Experts and officials have long warned that inadequate inspections and weak penalties allow unsafe construction to continue. In the Philippines, a similar collapse occurred after work had been halted due to safety violations but was allowed to resume when the company claimed to have fixed the issues. This pattern of lax enforcement and quick resumption of work increases the risk of disaster.
07 Facts and events
The collapse in Nairobi has put lives at risk and renewed scrutiny of construction inspections and occupancy enforcement. While the exact number of casualties is not yet known, the presence of workers, shoppers, and residents in the building at the time of the collapse raises the stakes. The use of tear gas to disperse looters highlights the chaos and desperation that can follow such disasters.
This incident is part of a broader global pattern of building failures that often disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. In Gaza, for example, a building collapse killed 21 people, including 12 children, due to damage from earlier strikes. In the DR Congo, a landslide at a coltan mine killed over 200 people, including around 70 children, because of unsafe working conditions. These tragedies underscore the need for stronger safety measures and accountability.
08 Questions answered
An occupancy certificate is an official document confirming that a building is safe for use, and its absence means the building has not passed required inspections, making it illegal to occupy.
Building collapses in Kenya are part of a global problem, but they are more frequent in developing countries due to weaker enforcement and substandard materials, as seen in similar incidents in Nigeria and the Philippines.
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