Tonight’s UFC event in Abu Dhabi is shaping up to be one of the best fight night events ever, boasting a card that could easily headline a pay-per-view. Taking place at the Etihad Arena, the highlight of the night is a crucial bantamweight bout between No. 2 ranked Cory Sandhagen and the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. This fight is a title eliminator, making it an important bout for both competitors. Let’s explore more details about this exciting fight night.
In the main event, the undefeated Russian fighter Umar Nurmagomedov (17-0-0) will face Cory Sandhagen (17-4-0). This is a can’t-miss fight for fans, as the winner will earn a chance to face the victor of the Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili matchup for the title.
In the co-main event, fan-favorite Shara Magomedov (13-0-0) will go up against Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-8-0). A victory in this middleweight clash could elevate the winner in the rankings. Overall, the entire fight card is packed with top-tier matchups, especially the main event.
UFC Tonight: 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
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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 Tonight: UFC Abu Dhabi Streaming and Other Details
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. The main card is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET, with prelims starting earlier at 12 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the early prelims on ESPN 2 and ESPN+, while the main card will also be broadcast on ESPN+ and ABC. This UFC event promises to be one of the best, so be sure not to miss it!
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