After delivering one of the best PPV events at UFC 304 in Manchester, the UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi this weekend for UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov. The event will take place at the Etihad Arena and feature a crucial bantamweight matchup between the No. 2 ranked Sandhagen and the undefeated Nurmagomedov. This bout is a title eliminator, making it a significant fight for both competitors. Let’s take a look at other details of this fight night event.
The promotion will host its 19th event in Abu Dhabi on August 3, 2024, at the Etihad Arena, marking its first return since UFC 294 in October 2023. Sandhagen will face Nurmagomedov in the main event, while in the co-main middleweight bout, Sharabutdin Magomedov will take on Michal Oleksiejczuk. The main card will begin at 3 p.m. ET, and the prelims will start earlier at noon ET. Additionally, fans can watch the early prelims on ESPN 2 and ESPN+, while the main card will also be available on ESPN+ and ABC.
The venue has a capacity of 18,000, and ticket prices for the event start at $32, with the most expensive tickets going up to $950. Fans can purchase tickets from Ticombo.com.
UFC Abu Dhabi Sandhagen Vs. Nurmagomedov: Full Fight Card
Main Card
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
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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
UFC Abu Dhabi Sandhagen Vs. Nurmagomedov: Key Matchups and Must-Watch Bouts
Fans should not miss the main event, a bantamweight fight featuring Cory Sandhagen, known for his exceptional striking skills, and Umar Nurmagomedov, renowned for his powerful Dagestani wrestling. The winner of this bout will earn a shot at the bantamweight championship.
Another exciting matchup is the middleweight bout between Shara Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk. Magomedov remains undefeated in the UFC, making this fight highly anticipated. While all the fights on the card are thrilling, the main card is particularly not to be missed.
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