Abu Dhabi has cemented its status as a global hub for combat sports, hosting its 21st UFC event with a stacked card headlined by Whittaker vs. De Ridder. Backed by a renewed partnership with UFC ...

UFC Abu Dhabi’s co-main was Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee. McGhee came into this one undefeated (4-0) to start his UFC career and he’s been given a massive step up in competition. Yan was fighting ...

Aaron Pico already checked off one of the major boxes towards his goal of becoming a UFC world champion. On Saturday, he ...

Tom Aspinall recently explained his choice of fighting in Abu Dhabi rather than Las Vegas prior to his upcoming fight against ...

What does Reinier de Ridder's win over Robert Whittaker mean for the middleweight division? Brett Okamoto provides his ...

UFC on ABC 9 took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. In the headliner, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) took on former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder (21-2 MMA ...

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division. Former ...

Despite a 7-1 UFC record and a win in Abu Dhabi, heavyweight Martin Buday has been released from the roster as the division ...

UFC Abu Dhabi has lost arguably its most highly-anticipated fight less than two weeks out from the event. The UFC returned from a rare off week last weekend with UFC Nashville, which kicked off a ...

Tom Aspinall's first UFC title challenger is set. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday that Aspinall will defend the UFC ...

The UFC Abu Dhabi promised to be a great event considering the names involved, although it ended up being a card lacking in finishes. In the main event, Reinier de Ridder (21-2) ma ...

Robert Whittaker works out for fans and media during the UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Yas Mall on July 23, 2025 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zuffa LLC Gambling content 21+.