What time is the Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder fight tonight? Cagewalks, running order, streaming, how to watch UFC Abu Dhabi

Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder topline a night of mixed martial arts action from the Middle East as UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for another blockbuster card.

The pair meet in a middleweight clash on a bill that also includes star fighters such as Petr Yan, Bryce Mitchell, Said Nurmagomedov and Sharabutdin Magomedov.

Even with no major honours on the line, it promises to be another sensational evening of combat between some of the most impressive athletes on the planet.

DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi.

UFC Abu Dhabi fight date, start time

UFC Abu Dhabi will take place on Saturday, July 26.

The main card is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm ET, with the main event expected about 5:00 pm ET.

• Date: Saturday, July 26
• Time: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm BST
• UFC Abu Dhabi main event ringwalks (approx): 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT / 10:00 pm BST

UFC Abu Dhabi fight card

• Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder; Middleweight
• Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee; Bantamweight
• Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov; Bantamweight
• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Marc-André Barriault; Middleweight

How to watch UFC Abu Dhabi?

UFC Abu Dhabi will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ (click here for more information). 

TNT Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK, but if you want to keep on top fight action around the globe, then you can become a DAZN member.

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Where is UFC Abu Dhabi?

The fight is set to be held at the Etihad Arena, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

Opened in January 2021, the 18,000-capacity venue has been a regular destination for mixed martial arts events held in the country.

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