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USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Shara Magomedov, Nikita Krylov added to UFC on ABC 9 card in Abu Dhabi
Shara Magomedov, Nikita Krylov added to UFC on ABC 9 card in Abu Dhabi UFC on ABC 9 is starting to take shape. In the promotion's first trip to Abu Dhabi this year, numerous fights have been added to the July 26 event headlined by former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) vs. Reinier de Ridder (20-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at Etihad Arena. Shara Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will look to rebound from his first-career loss to Michael Page when he takes on Marc-Andre Barriault (17-9 MMA, 6-8 UFC), who makes a quick turnaround after knocking out Bruno Silva this past Saturday at UFC 315 in Montreal. UFC CEO Dana White announced the matchup in an Instagram live Tuesday night. Also on the card is a light heavyweight matchup between Nikita Krylov (30-10 MMA, 11-8 UFC) and rising contender Bogdan Guskov (17-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC). The current UFC on ABC 9 lineup includes:
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Whittaker to face De Ridder at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: The UFC, the mixed martial arts organization — in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism — makes a return to the UAE's capital with a highly anticipated middleweight fight, No. 5-ranked Robert Whittaker taking on rising star Reinier de Ridder on Saturday, July 26, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Former champion Whittaker (27-8-0, fighting out of New South Wales, Australia) is one of the UFC's most respected middleweights, rising to prominence with standout victories over Yoel Romero, Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori. Whittaker looks to return in impressive fashion with a dominant performance against the Dutchman. De Ridder (20-2-0, fighting out of Breda, Netherlands) has swiftly established himself as one of the UFC's most promising middleweight contenders. Since joining the promotion in late 2024 he has showcased his elite grappling and finishing abilities. Most recently, he delivered a statement win by handing Bo Nickal his first professional defeat. De Ridder is rapidly ascending the middleweight ranks and aims to continue his winning streak with victory over the former champion. On the same card, Nikita Krylov (30-10-0, fighting out of Kislovodsk, Russia) faces Bogdan Guskov (17-3-0, fighting out of Dukent, Uzbekistan) in a light heavyweight matchup. Ramazan Temirov (19-3-0, fighting out of Karshi, Uzbekistan) takes on Asu Almabayev (21-3-0, fighting out of Almaty, Kazakhstan) in what promises to be a thrilling flyweight bout. And Ibo Aslan (14-2-0, fighting out of Istanbul, Turkiye) meets American Billy Elekana (7-2-0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada) in a light heavyweight bout that is expected to produce fireworks. Tickets are now available via and
