The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will return to the fertile grounds of the Middle East with UFC on ABC 7—a show headlined by a pivotal bantamweight clash pitting Cory Sandhagen against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Meanwhile, ballyhooed middleweight prospect Sharabutdin Magomedov confronts Michal Oleksiejczuk in a three-round co-main event at 185 pounds.
Date, Time, Location for UFC on ABC 7
UFC on ABC 7 “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” takes place on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main card kicks off at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, with the prelims set for 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
UFC on ABC 7 ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov’ Tickets
Those in the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, area on Aug. 3 can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster to see UFC on ABC 7 in person. The site offers seating options in a variety of price ranges, starting at $134.77.
Where to View UFC on ABC 7 Online
Anyone wishing to live stream UFC on ABC 7 online will need to purchase an ESPN+ membership. The ESPN-owned streaming service has exclusive rights to UFC live streams, making ESPN+ the only way to view UFC on ABC 7 “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” online in the United States.
The main card can be viewed on ABC and ESPN at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, while the prelims can be seen on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Meanwhile, TNT Sports is the lone broadcaster showing UFC on ABC 7 live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. BST.
Finally, Foxtel TV customers in Australia can stream UFC on ABC 7 “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” online by using the Foxtel Go app and may also sign up for Kayo to watch ESPN online.
UFC on ABC 7 ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov’ Card, Odds
BetUS.com lists Nurmagomedov as a -310 favorite for the main event, with Sandhagen as a +235 underdog. In the co-headliner, Magomedov is favored at -250, with Oleksiejczuk coming back at +200.
Sandhagen enters the Octagon the strength of a three-fight winning streak. The Elevation Fight Team export last fought at UFC on ESPN 50, where he laid claim to a five-round unanimous decision over Rob Font on Aug. 5. Sandhagen, 32, owns a 10-3 mark in the UFC, having lost only to Aljamain Sterling, T.J. Dillashaw and Petry Yan, all of them former champions. The unbeaten Nurmagomedov, meanwhile, has won all five of his fights in the UFC, pushing his overall record to 17-0. He last suited up on March 2, when he outpointed Bekzat Almakhan to a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 238. The 28-year-old Russian has delivered more than half (nine) of his 17 professional victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission.
UFC on ABC 7 also features a bantamweight tilt pairing Deiveson Figueiredo (-145) with Marlon Vera (+115), a welterweight scrap pitting Michael Chiesa (-600) against Tony Ferguson (+400), a women’s strawweight affair matching Mackenzie Dern (-125) with Lupita Godinez (-105) and a lightweight battle slotting Joel Alvarez (-195) opposite Elves Brener (+165). Light heavyweights anchor the undercard, where the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov (-210) collides with Alonzo Menifield (+170) at 205 pounds.
The rest of the UFC on ABC 7 lineup: Kaue Fernandes (-400) vs. Mohammad Yahya (+300) at lightweight, Shamil Gaziev (-235) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (+195) at heavyweight, Guram Kutateladze (-230) vs. Jordan Vucenic (+190) at lightweight, Victoria Dudakova (-170) vs. Sam Hughes (+140) at women’s strawweight, Jai Herbert (-140) vs. Rolando Bedoya (+110) at lightweight and Sedriques Dumas (-210) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (+170) at middleweight.
