UFC Fight Night Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder: Live streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch

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Published at :July 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Modified at :July 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM

UFC Fight Night Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder

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UFC travels to Abu Dhabi to deliver a banger card!

UFC returns to the iconic Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for another electrifying Fight Night event on July 26, 2025, headlined by a pivotal middleweight clash between former champion Robert Whittaker and the surging Dutch submission specialist Reinier de Ridder.

This highly anticipated card features a stellar lineup of established veterans and rising contenders, promising an action-packed evening of world-class mixed martial arts.

The event marks UFC’s 21st visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 308 in October 2024, continuing the promotion’s successful partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi.

With Whittaker ranked #5 in the middleweight division, facing the #12-ranked de Ridder, this main event carries significant title implications for both fighters.

The card also features the return of former bantamweight champion Petr Yan against surging prospect Marcus McGhee, along with compelling matchups across multiple weight classes.

UFC Fight Night Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder: Main Card

The main card showcases five compelling fights across different weight divisions, each carrying significant rankings and career implications for the athletes involved.

Main Event: Robert Whittaker (#5) vs Reinier de Ridder (#12) – Middleweight
Co-Main Event: Petr Yan (#3) vs Marcus McGhee (#13) – Bantamweight
Shara Magomedov vs Marc-Andre Barriault – Middleweight
Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa – Flyweight
Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov – Light Heavyweight

UFC Fight Night Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder: Preliminary Card

The preliminary card features seven exciting matchups that will set the tone for the main card action.

Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov – Bantamweight
Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal – Welterweight
Davey Grant vs Da’Mon Blackshear – Bantamweight
Amanda Ribas vs Tabatha Ricci – Women’s Strawweight
Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana – Light Heavyweight
Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen – Featherweight
Martin Buday vs Marcus Buchecha – Heavyweight

UFC Fight Night Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder Timings & Telecast Details

Country/Region	Time and Date (July 26)	Telecast
United States (ET)	Prelims: 12:00 PMMain Card: 3:00 PM	Prelims: ESPN+ / UFC Fight PassMain Card: ESPN+
Alaska (AKDT)	Prelims: 8:00 AMMain Card: 11:00 AM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Hawaii (HST)	Prelims: 6:00 AMMain Card: 9:00 AM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Puerto Rico (AST)	Prelims: 12:00 PMMain Card: 3:00 PM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Canada (ET)	Prelims: 12:00 PMMain Card: 3:00 PM	TSN, RDS (French), UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+
United Kingdom & Ireland	Prelims: 5:00 PMMain Card: 8:00 PM	TNT Sports / Discovery+ / UFC Fight Pass
India (IST)	Prelims: 9:30 PMMain Card: 12:30 AM (July 27)	Sony Sports Network / SonyLiv / UFC Fight Pass
Saudi Arabia (AST)	Prelims: 7:00 PMMain Card: 10:00 PM	UFC Arabia / UFC Fight Pass
Australia (AEST)	Prelims: 2:00 AM (July 27)Main Card: 5:00 AM (July 27)	Main Event via Kayo & Foxtel / UFC Fight Pass
France (CEST)	Prelims: 6:00 PMMain Card: 9:00 PM	RMC Sport / UFC Fight Pass
Mexico (CDT)	Prelims: 11:00 AMMain Card: 2:00 PM	Fox Sports / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+

What time does UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi start in India?

The preliminary card begins at 9:30 PM IST on July 26, 2025, while the main card starts at 12:30 AM IST on July 27, 2025.

Is this Robert Whittaker’s first fight since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev?

No, Whittaker bounced back from his loss to Chimaev with a spectacular first-round knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov at UFC on ABC in June 2024.

How can fans in India watch the event?

Indian fans can watch the complete event live on Sony Sports Network television channels and stream it on the SonyLiv platform.

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