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Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder face off in Abu Dhabi in a UFC Fight Night card to behold this Saturday. Watch the prelims on Fubo.

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker could be in line for another crack at his old belt provided he can overcome the test provided by Reinier de Ridder in the main even of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi. Similarly, former ONE FC champion De Ridder could be expedited into a potential title showdown against Dricus du Plessis should he carry on his UFC win streak in the Middle East, with Whittaker representing his toughest challenge to date. However, fans will be treated to a seven-bout preliminary card before the main action gets underway at the Etihad Arena, with several notable fights featuring.

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Prelims Today

Date: July 26, 2025

Start Time: 12 p.m. ET

Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE

TV: ESPN

Live stream UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Prelims on Fubo: Start watching now!

The main event on the prelim card will be a 135lb showdown between Bryce Mitchell and Said Nurmagomedov in a battle that looks likely to be contested largely on the ground.

Mitchell is making his debut at bantamweight after moving down from the 145lb division, and he made the cut look easy enough after stepping onto the scales this week:

Bantamweight Bryce Mitchell is here! The former ranked featherweight hits the mark for his new division for #UFCAbuDhabi. pic.twitter.com/LNFT6G0gvU

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 25, 2025

‘Thug Nasty’ made the drop down after suffering stoppage losses in three of his past five fights, most recently being choked out by Jean Silva at UFC 314 in April.

The proud Arkansas native has some impressive wins over Dan Ige, Edson Barboza and Kron Gracie to his credit in recent years, however, and is hoping bantamweight could propel him back into title contention.

Another bantamweight duel worth watching will pit England’s Davey Grant against Da’Mon Blackshear, who is enjoying a three-win streak and has already fought twice in 2025.

Meanwhile, the card promises to open with a bang between heavyweights Martin Buday and Marcus Buchecha, a multiple-time wrestling and BJJ world champion making his UFC debut.

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Preliminary Card

Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Bantamweight)

Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal Miranda (Welterweight)

Davey Grant vs. Da’Mon Blackshear (Bantamweight)

Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci (Straweight)

Ibo Aslan vs. Billy Elekana (Light Heavyweight)

Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen (Featherweight)

Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha (Heavyweight)

What Time Are The UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Prelims?

The prelim card of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some unmissable mixed martial arts action.

What Channel Are The UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Prelims On?

Looking to watch this card? Fans in the United States can tune into ESPN to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this event, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

Live stream UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Prelims on Fubo: Start watching now!

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