How to Watch UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. de Ridder (July 26, 2025)

UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend with a stacked card headlined by former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker facing two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder. This special Fight Night event—UFC on ABC 9—takes place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and features several ranked contenders and rising prospects. Here’s how you can watch all the action live, no matter where you are in the world.

What Time Does UFC Abu Dhabi Start?

Since the event is held in the UAE, the timing is adjusted to suit both local and international audiences.

United Arab Emirates (GST)

Main Card: 10:00 PM GST
Prelims: 7:00 PM GST

United States (Eastern Time)

Prelims: 12:00 PM ET
Main Card: 3:00 PM ET

United Kingdom (BST)

Prelims: 5:00 PM BST
Main Card: 8:00 PM BST

Make sure to check your local listings or adjust for time zone differences so you don’t miss the live action.

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Where to Watch UFC Abu Dhabi

United States

Main Card: Broadcast live on ABC and streamed via ESPN+ and Disney+ (with select bundle packages).
Prelims: Available on ESPN and ESPN+.

United Kingdom & Ireland

All fights can be watched live on TNT Sports, with streaming options available via Discovery+.

Canada

The fights will be available through TSN and UFC Fight Pass, depending on your cable or streaming provider.

Australia

Fans can purchase the event via Main Event, Fetch TV, or stream prelims via UFC Fight Pass.

What’s on the Fight Card?

The main event features a high-stakes clash between Whittaker and de Ridder, but the undercard is also packed with talent. Key matchups include:

Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder (Middleweight Main Event)
Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov
Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov
Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci
This is one of the strongest international cards of the year and is expected to have major implications in multiple divisions.