About event
Date
25 July
Time
20:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Etihad Arena
The UFC's July 25, 2026, Abu Dhabi event promises to be one of the most "Russian" tournaments in the promotion's history. In the main event of UFC Fight Night, Ankalaev and Rountree will battle it out for the top spot in the light heavyweight rankings. Meanwhile, Umar Nurmagomedov will compete in the semi-main event against David Martinez, Rizvan Kuniev will face Tyrell Fortune at heavyweight, and Magomed Tuchalov will make his UFC octagon debut. Four Russian fighters on one night is an extraordinary event in itself.
For Ankalaev, this tournament marks the start of a new cycle. After winning the championship belt in March 2025 and then losing it in October of that year, the Russian spent nearly nine months out of the octagon. A victory over Rountree will restore his position as the division's top contender, especially since Alex Pereira has already moved up to heavyweight and will now be fighting for the light heavyweight belt in a new battleground. Umar Nurmagomedov will also be vying for the flyweight title in his fight with Martinez. If both Russians win in Abu Dhabi, it will heighten fan interest in their next steps. But it all starts with the main event: Ankalaev vs. Rountree. Don't miss it.
When and where will the fight take place
The event date is July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Ticket price
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