After the successful conclusion of UFC 304, Dana White’s promotion will be back with another mega event this weekend with UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3. The MMA promotion will be traveling to Abu Dhabi for the 19th and first time since October 2023. The main event will feature Cory Sandhagen facing Umar Nurmagomedov, marking their first bout together.
While fans are excited for the epic Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov fight, they also anticipate the pre-fight press conference. The UFC will host the media event and ceremonial weigh-ins on August 2, just a day before the UFC Abu Dhabi.
The UFC recently posted all information about the press conference via an X post. The event will kick off at 6:00 pm GST (10:00 am ET) and is free and open to the public.
That’s not all. The UFC Abu Dhabi press conference will also feature recently crowned Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in an athlete Q&A session. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, whom Muhammad also refers to as a brother, will also join him.
The athlete Q&A session will commence at 5:00 pm GST (9:00 am ET). Fans near Etihad Arena, Yas Land, can watch the event live at free of cost. Notably, the doors will open at 4:30 pm GST (8:30 am ET).
Who Will Be Fighting On UFC Abu Dhabi Sandhagen Vs. Nurmagomedov Card?
While Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov serves as main attraction for fans, there are many other exciting bouts scheduled on August 3.
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Below is the UFC Abu Dhabi 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
- 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 UFC Abu Dhabi Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov just a few days away, combat fans are sure to witness yet another exciting combat sports day. Meanwhile, Dana White, who wasn’t really happy with UFC 304 performance, will also be expecting better matches this week. Will these expectations be met on August 3? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
