What time and channel is UFC Abu Dhabi tonight? TV and live stream info, UK start time and fight card
The main event sees former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker take on 185-pound contender Reinier De Ridder.
Whittaker is the current number 5 ranked fighter in the official UFC middleweight rankings with his only losses coming at the hands of Israel Adesanya, Dricus du Plessis, and Khamzat Chimaev.
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De Ridder (20-2) has been progressing through the UFC middleweight ranks with his win over Bo Nickal was his most recent victory, coming in May of this year.
Here is more info on UFC Abu Dhabi and how to watch it.
When and where is UFC Abu Dhabi?
UFC Abu Dhabi takes place at the Etihad Arena, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday 26 July.
What time does it start?
The preliminary bouts are expected to get under way at around 5pm UK time on Saturday, July 26. The main card is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm BST, with the main event between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder expected about 10:00pm BST.
How can I watch it?
UFC Abu Dhabi will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream the action live on Discovery+.
Fight card
MAIN CARD
MAIN EVENT: Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder ; Middleweight
Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee ; Bantamweight
Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa ; Flyweight
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Marc-André Barriault ; Middleweight
Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov ; Light heavyweight
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Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov ; Bantamweight
Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal Miranda ; Welterweight
Davey Grant vs. Da'Mon Blackshear ; Bantamweight
Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci ; Strawweight
İbo Aslan vs. Billy Elekana ; Light heavyweight
Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen ; Featherweight
Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha ; Heavyweight
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