UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi returns with tickets from just Dhs195

Sponsored: The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for another thrilling flurry of elite MMA action, the packed card features the much anticpated headline clash of Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree Jr…

Taking place on Saturday, July 25 at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena, UFC Fight Night is staging a triumphant return to the international home of World-Class UFC events.

So What’s On at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi 2026?

With all eyes on the Etihad Arena octagon once again, the fight card for the night features a stacked list of top global talent. Coming out swinging for the headline event, light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces the ruthless, knockout artist Khalil Rountree Jr in a high-octane blockbuster title fight.

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UFC 313: Pereira v Ankalaev

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: (R-L) Magomed Ankalaev of Russia punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 313 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)

UFC 320: Ankalaev v Pereira 2

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Khalil Rountree Jr. of the United States looks on prior to a fighting Jiri Prochazka of Czechia during a light heavyweight bout in UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

UFC 320: Ankalaev v Pereira 2

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Magomed Ankalaev walks to the octagon prior to a light heavyweight title bout against Alex Pereira of Brazil in UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

UFC 320: Prochazka v Rountree Jr.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Khalil Rountree Jr. punches Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UFC 313: Pereira v Ankalaev

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Magomed Ankalaev of Russia (R) fights Alex Pereira of Brazil in a Light Heavyweight Title fight during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

UFC 313: Pereira v Ankalaev

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: (L-R) Magomed Ankalaev of Russia kicks Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 313 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

UFC Fight Night: Jacoby v Rountree

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 29: in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Fight Night Abu Dhabi 2026 is just the latest grandstand event in the long-running partnership between the nation’s capital and UFC. A total of 22 iconic MMA spectaculars have now been hosted here, since 2010, and every single one has been TKO.

How to book tickets

Tickets are on sale now from a discounted price of just Dhs195 via Ticketmaster UAE. Hurry, the discount will not last for long.

There is no minimum age requirement to attend. However, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. Children under two can attend without a ticket if they are sitting on an adult’s lap.