UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE: results & live stream updates for Whittaker vs. de Ridder

The next UFC middleweight title contender could be decided today, when former champion Robert Whittaker welcomes Reinier de Ridder to the top ranks in Abu Dhabi.

'RDR' has been on a warpath since joining the promotion in November 2024, notching three finish victories, most recently crushing then-undefeated Bo Nickal with a knee at UFC Des Moines. Whittaker looks to maintain his top spot in the division and hopefully secure a rematch with one of the fighters from the UFC 319 main event later this month.

There, champion Dricus du Plessis makes a third title defense against unstoppable force Khamzat Chimaev, who flattened Whittaker's teeth in their fight at UFC 308.

Robert Whittaker fighting Paulo Cost — Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

UFC Abu Dhabi full card

Set to begin at 12 PM ET, on Saturday, July 26.

Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder; 185
Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee; 135
Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault; 185
Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa; 125
Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov; 205
Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov; 135
Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal; 170
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Davey Grant; 135
Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci; 115
Ibo Aslan vs. Billy Elekena; 205
Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen; 145
Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha; 265

UFC Abu Dhabi live results & highlights

Results & highlights will start streaming at 12 PM ET

Martin Buday defeats Marcus Buchecha by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Steven Nguyen defeats Muhammad Yahya via TKO (R2, Stoppage)

Nguyen sets knockdown record with six knockdowns in a fight. Fight stopped due to Yahya's eye being swollen shut.

The eye of Mohamamad Yahya 🥶 👁️ #UFCAbuDhabi

Steven Nguyen gets the TKO win!@VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/9VycUnyJJr
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 26, 2025

Billy Elekana defeats Ibo Aslan by unanimous decision

Tabatha Ricci defeats Amanda Ribas by TKO (R2, Elbows and Punches)

Elle retrouve le chemin de la victoire 🔥 @TabathaRicci s'impose par TKO au deuxième round

📺 Regardez les prelims de l’#UFCAbuDhabi EN DIRECT sur UFC Fight Pass pic.twitter.com/zHzF2celMR
— UFC France (@UFCFRA) July 26, 2025

Davey Grant defeats Da'Mon Blackshear by unanimous decision

Muslim Salikhov defeats Carlos Leal by KNOCKOUT (R1, Right Hook)

OH MY GOODNESS 🤯

Muslim Salikhov with a STUNNING WALK OFF KO at #UFCAbuDhabi!

[ #InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/7NvqeLlc0x
— UFC (@ufc) July 26, 2025

Bryce Mitchell defeats Said Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision

Nasty knee from Said Nurmagomedov! 👀

Things are heating up at #UFCAbuDhabi!

[ #InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/SoRbN3oRfo
— UFC (@ufc) July 26, 2025

Bogdan Guskov defeats Nikita Krylov by KNOCKOUT (R1, Right hand, punches)

HOW did Krylov not immediately go to sleep here?!?!
Crazy good finish for Guskov. That's 4 wins and finishes in a row for him. #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/JgDVZqceot
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) July 26, 2025