The UFC is returning to the Middle East this summer, with a Fight Night event scheduled for July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
UFC Abu Dhabi will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., and a lightweight bout between Ismael Bonfim and Axel Sola is reported to be set for the card.
The promotion’s latest trip follows a busy 2025 visit to Etihad Arena, where Robert Whittaker faced Reinier de Ridder in a five-round main event and Petr Yan defeated Marcus McGhee by decision in the co-main event.
On that 2025 card, Reinier de Ridder won a close decision over Robert Whittaker after 25 minutes, while Petr Yan positioned himself for another UFC bantamweight title shot with his decision win over Marcus McGhee.
Following the upcoming July Fight Night, the UFC is expected to return to Etihad Arena for a numbered event in October.
