Tonight at UFC Fight Night, middleweight veterans Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder face off in a highly anticipated bout at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The 34-year-old Whittaker, a former champion, is determined to make one final run for the title after a recent setback against Khamzat Chimaev, but remains a top contender with impressive wins over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov. De Ridder, in contrast, has burst onto the scene with knockout victories against Kevin Holland and Bo Nickal, quickly establishing himself in the rankings and a potential title shot. This pivotal matchup is a must-watch for MMA fans as both fighters look to prove their place among the elite.
The Whittaker vs. De Ridder fight will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN and Disney+. Find out the start time and how to watch the event live and free via streaming from your city. | Photo by @ufc / Instagram
What time does UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder start worldwide?
The main event between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time), but time zones vary worldwide. Here’s the global schedule to catch the main event live:
| COUNTRY / REGION | TIME (MAIN EVENT) | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| USA (Eastern Time) | 3:00 p.m. ET | Saturday, July 26 |
| USA (Pacific Time) | 12:00 p.m. PT | Saturday, July 26 |
| Mexico (CDMX) | 1:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 26 |
| Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | 2:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 26 |
| Venezuela, Bolivia | 3:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 26 |
| Argentina, Chile | 4:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 26 |
| United Kingdom | 8:00 p.m. BST | Saturday, July 26 |
| Spain, France, Germany | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Saturday, July 26 |
| South Africa, Nigeria | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Saturday, July 26 |
| Philippines | 3:00 a.m. PHT | Sunday, July 27 |
| Japan, South Korea | 4:00 a.m. JST/KST | Sunday, July 27 |
| India | 12:30 a.m. IST | Sunday, July 27 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 5:00 a.m. AEST | Sunday, July 27 |
Note: Times may vary slightly depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Relive the results of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder. Here are the winners, losers, and key moments from each round on the main card. | Photo by @ufc / Instagram
Full fight card for UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder event
Here’s the complete fight lineup for the big night in Abu Dhabi:
Main card
- Robert Whittaker (Australia) vs Reinier de Ridder (Netherlands) Middleweight - Main Event
- Petr Yan (Russia) vs Marcus McGhee (USA) Bantamweight
- Shara Magomedov (Russia) vs Marc-Andre Barriault (Canada) Middleweight
- Asu Almabayev (Kazahkstan) defeated Jose Ochoa (Peru) in a Flyweight bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Bogdan Guskov (Uzbekistan) defeated Nikita Krylov (Russia) in a Light Heavyweight bout via TKO (strikes) at 4:18 of R1
Prelims
- Bryce Mitchell (USA) defeated Said Nurmagomedov (Russia) in a Bantamweight bout via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Muslim Salikhov (Russia) defeated Carlos Leal (Brazil) in a Welterweight bout via KO (punch) at :42 of R1
- Davey Grant (England) defeated Da’Mon Blackshear (USA) in a Bantamweight bout via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Tabatha Ricci (Brazil) defeated Amanda Ribas (Brazil) in a Strawweight bout via TKO (strikes) at 2:59 of R2
- Billy Elekana (USA) defeated Ibo Aslan (Turkey) in a Light Heavyweight bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Steven Nguyen (USA) defeated Mohammad Yahya (United Arab Emirates) in a Featherweight Bout via doctor’s stoppage at 5:00 of R2
- Martin Buday (Slovakia) defeated Marcus Buchecha (Brazil) in a Heavyweight Bout via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
