About event
Date
25 July
Time
20:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Etihad Arena
The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host one of the most Russian UFC Fight Nights in the promotion's history. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces American Khalil Rountree. In the co-main event, Umar Nurmagomedov, a contender for the bantamweight title, will face Mexican David Martinez. Also on the card is Magomed Tuchalov's UFC debut. The evening promises to be action-packed.
This is Ankalaev's first appearance in the octagon since October 2025. Back then, at UFC 320, he lost his title in the first round to Alex Pereira, who subsequently moved up to heavyweight. The light heavyweight division has become more open, meaning the path back is open. A victory over Rountree will restore Ankalaev's position as the division's top contender and bring him closer to another shot at the championship.
The UFC regularly chooses Abu Dhabi as a venue for events with strong Russian representation—and for good reason. The city and the arena warmly welcome both fighters and international audiences. The Etihad Arena is one of the best arenas for fighting tournaments in the world in terms of atmosphere and acoustics.
Ticket Prices
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