{"id":21635,"date":"2025-07-25T17:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/21635\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:26:09","slug":"ufc-on-abc-9-viewers-guide-ahead-of-exciting-july-26-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/21635\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC On ABC 9 Viewers’ Guide Ahead Of Exciting July 26 Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Returning to the hotbed of mixed martial arts that is Abu Dhabi, the UFC sets the table for a monumental middleweight clash<\/a> in the main event of UFC on ABC 9 when former titleholder Robert Whittaker battles ONE Championship standout Reinier de Ridder. Before that, though, previous bantamweight champion Petr Yan will contend with rising contender Marcus McGhee.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

UFC on ABC 9 Main Event<\/p>\n

Coming off of an unfortunate loss<\/a> to current title challenger Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker is eager to return back to the win column and start another fruitful run toward his previous belt. Crossing paths with a once two-division king, \u201cThe Reaper\u201d will need to muster every ounce of determination he has in order to stem the warpath of the streaking Dutchman at UFC on ABC 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At one point in time, de Ridder<\/a> was known as one of the greatest ONE Championship athletes in the world, having reigned over the promotion\u2019s 185-lb and 205-lb categories. Now looking to add even more to his astounding legacy, \u201cThe Dutch Knight\u201d now has the biggest prize in combat sports in his sights: a UFC championship. He continues his quest with the UFC on ABC 9 main event.<\/p>\n

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UFC on ABC 9 Co-Main Event<\/p>\n

Riding a terrific two-fight win streak, Yan<\/a> still remains one of the most dangerous names amongst the 135-lb elite. Appearing to be hitting his physical prime, \u201cNo Mercy\u201d is seeking another statement-making victory over the heavy-handed McGhee during UFC on ABC 9.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Undefeated in over three years, McGhee<\/a> has begun to hit his stride as a mixed martial artist over the course of his UFC journey. Now a ranked contender in the weight class, \u201cThe Maniac\u201d has the chance to dramatically jump up the bantamweight pecking order with a triumph over a former champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to watch UFC on ABC 9<\/p>\n

Online Streaming: You can catch the entire card on ESPN+<\/a>, but you will need to subscribe in order to do so. Right now, the company is offering a monthly or yearly subscription of $11.99 and $119.99 respectively. For those who want to get more bang out of their buck, there is also the monthly Disney Bundle Deal<\/a>, which offers ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for $16.99 with included commercials, or $26.99 for no commercials at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Start Time and Date: The Preliminaries begin at 12 noon ET, followed by the Main Card at 3 pm ET on July 26\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bout Order for UFC on ABC 9<\/p>\n

Main Card:
Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder (Middleweight Main Event)
Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight Co-Main Event)
Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andr\u00e9 Barriault (Middleweight)
Asu Almabaev vs. Jose Ochoa (Flyweight)
Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Preliminaries:
Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Bantamweight Featured Bout)\u00a0
Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal Miranda (Welterweight)
Davey Grant vs. Da\u2019Mon Blackshear (Bantamweight)
Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci (Women\u2019s Strawweight) \u00a0
\u0130bo Aslan vs. Billy Elekana (Light Heavyweight)
Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen (Featherweight)
Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha (Heavyweight) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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