About event
Date
25 July
Time
20:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Etihad Arena
UFC Fight Night on July 25, 2026, will take place in a city that has long been the second home for the world's largest mixed martial arts promotion. Abu Dhabi has hosted the UFC since 2009, and the level of its events has risen with each successive event. The Etihad Arena, which opened in 2021 on Yas Island, has raised the bar even higher: 18,000 seats, state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, and stands arranged in an amphitheater around the octagon. It is here that Ankalaev and Rountree will fight.
The UFC regularly brings high-stakes fights to Abu Dhabi, and UFC Fight Night 282 is no exception. The main event featuring Ankalaev and Rountree opens a new chapter in the light heavyweight rankings, while the co-main event between Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martinez adds intrigue for fans of the lightweight division. The international audience in the stands at Etihad Arena makes each event a true celebration of combat sports. For those who want to experience UFC Fight Night on July 25, 2026, not just watch it on television, but experience it live, this is a rare opportunity. The atmosphere at Etihad Arena during key fights is immersive: the roar of the crowd, the floodlights above the octagon, the silence as punches are exchanged, and the explosion when one fighter goes down. No broadcast will convey this.
Venue and time of the tournament
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Rountree is scheduled for July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The price of tickets for the fight
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