The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi this weekend for UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov. The event will be held at the Etihad Arena on August 3, 2024. The main event features a showdown between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, while the co-main event will see a middleweight clash between Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk. Several other exciting bouts are scheduled, but before diving into the rest of the matchups, let’s look at the fighters’ purse and payout details.
How Much Will Cory Sandhagen, Umar Nurmagomedov, Shara Magomedov, and Others Earn at UFC Abu Dhabi?
Cory Sandhagen earned $320,000 in his last fight, March 2023, against Marlon Vera. Meanwhile, Umar Nurmagomedov has a base salary of $30,000 per fight, with an additional $30,000 for a win. Similarly, Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov earned $80,000 for his victory against Antonio Trocoli, so fans can expect comparable earnings.
On the other hand, Michal Oleksiejczuk has a base salary of $135,000. In contrast, Chito Vera made $465,000 in his most recent pay-per-view bout against Sean O’Malley; however, he will earn less for this fight. Additionally, Deiveson Figueiredo received a guaranteed purse of $250,000 for his bout against Brandon Moreno at UFC 283. Overall, fighters at this event are expected to receive substantial payouts.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Full Fight Card and Streaming Details and More
The main card starts at 3 p.m. ET, with the prelims beginning earlier at 12 p.m. ET. Additionally, fans can catch the early prelims on ESPN 2 and ESPN+, while the main card will be available on ESPN+ and ABC.
Below is the full match card for UFC Abu Dhabi:
Main Card
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Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez
Joel Álvarez vs. Elves Brenner
Preliminary Card
Alonzo Menifield vs. Azamat Murzakanov
Mohammad Yahya vs. Kauê Fernandes
Shamil Gaziev vs. Don’Tale Mayes
Guram Kutateladze vs. Jordan Vucenic
Victoria Dudakova vs. Sam Hughes
Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya
Sedriques Dumas vs. Denis Tiuliulin
With a fight card featuring top-notch matchups, the main event is the night’s centerpiece. Nevertheless, there are other bouts that fans should not miss. For example, fan-favorite Magomedov will face Michal Oleksiejczuk.
Additionally, Marlon Vera will take on Deiveson Figueiredo in an exciting bantamweight bout. Moreover, UFC veteran Tony Ferguson will also be on the main card. Overall, this event offers a lineup worthy of a pay-per-view, so be sure not to miss it.
