
UFC Fight Night is back in Abu Dhabi for the first time since UFC 308 in October 2024. This time, the headliner is a middleweight clash between former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and former ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion Reinier de Ridder. Learn how to watch UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder here.
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When is Whittaker vs de Ridder?
The Whittaker vs de Ridder fight will be live from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, July 26th. The event’s preliminary fights start at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT, with the main card at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT, streaming exclusively on ESPN+.
How to Watch This UFC Fight Night
Viewers can stream this UFC Fight Night exclusively through ESPN+. You will need a subscription to ESPN+ to access the service’s live UFC events and other exclusive content. UFC Fight Night does not require additional payments to watch. Select countries can also stream Whittaker vs de Ridder on DAZN.
How Much Does Whittaker vs de Ridder Cost?
Whittaker vs de Ridder is included in your ESPN+ base subscription, along with future UFC Fight Nights, so you can enjoy all the best fights for no additional cost. Other UFC events on the streaming service may require additional payment.
ESPN+ Prices
ESPN+ has several subscription options, including monthly or annual payments to best fit your budget needs. They also provide an Español option for Spanish-speaking viewers to enjoy their favorite events.
Membership Type | Price |
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ESPN + | $11.99/month, $119.99/year |
ESPN+ Español | $11.99/month, $119.99/year |
What Devices are Compatible with ESPN+?
You can stream UFC Fight Night with Whittaker vs de Ridder on various devices, including Android phones, iPhones, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Check out the full compatibility list of devices below:
- Samsung Smart TV
- Roku Smart TV
- Vizio Smart TV
- Android TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs de Ridder Fight Card

While Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder is the main event, there are plenty of other great matchups to stream beforehand. Between preliminary and main event bouts, enjoy the full fight card for the latest UFC Fight Night below:
- Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder (Middleweight)
- Movsar Evloev vs. Aaron Pico (Featherweight)
- Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight)
- Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Bantamweight)
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-André Barriault (Middleweight)
- Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)
- Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci (Women’s Strawweight)
- Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal Miranda (Welterweight)
- İbo Aslan vs. Billy Elekana (Light Heavyweight)
- Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha (Heavyweight)
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen (Featherweight)
- Davey Grant vs. Da’Mon Blackshear (Bantamweight)
FAQs
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