How to Watch UFC on ABC 7

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.

A closer look at some of the UFC on ABC 7 “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” particulars:

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.

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