UFC Abu Dhabi is returning on Saturday, 25 July, and signs point to another knockout night. This month, UFC Abu Dhabi’s fight night will be held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Details about the fight card have also been revealed. UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev will compete against Khalil Rountree Jr. Meanwhile, Umar Nurmagomedov will be up against David Martinez in the bantamweight category.
Another piece of information has been making the rounds. Two more bouts have been announced. Magomed “Chanco” Zaynukov, the indomitable lightweight champion from Russia, will fight Damian Rzepecki of Poland, who is also an undefeated lightweight player.
A welterweight contest will also take place, between Santiago Ponzinibbio of Argentina and popular British fighter Sam Patterson.
UFC Abu Dhabi 2026 in July is the latest event in a partnership between UFC and DCT Abu Dhabi. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon.
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