UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event

The UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi is official.

The promotion introduced on Monday that, as soon as once more, their heading again to the UAE for a summer season Fight Night card. UFC Abu Dhabi is about for July 25 at Etihad Arena, and streams completely on Paramount+ within the US

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No fights had been formally introduced, however MMA Fighting already reported a light-weight conflict between Ismael Bonfim and Axel Sola is about for the cardboard.

During the 2025 promotional Fight Night go to to Abu Dhabi, the principle event noticed former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker face Reinier de Ridder in a five-round contest. After a aggressive 25 minutes, de Ridder picked up the shut determination victory. In the co-main event, Petr Yan set himself up to regain the UFC bantamweight title with a choice win over Marcus McGhee.

Following the Fight Night card, the UFC is predicted to head again to Etihad Arena for a numbered event in October.