After UFC Abu Dhabi last night (July 26, 2025) on “Fight Island,” it’s clear Whittaker’s time near the top has come to an end.

Abu Dhabi has cemented its status as a global hub for combat sports, hosting its 21st UFC event with a stacked card headlined by Whittaker vs. De Ridder. Backed by a renewed partnership with UFC through 2028,

The veteran referee was criticized for having a quick trigger at UFC Nashville, but the opposite was the case at UFC Abu Dhabi. Herzog allowed Mohammad Yahya to suffer eight knockdowns, six of which were officially recognized by the promotion to set a new promotional record.

Amanda Ribas had an immediate reaction when Tabatha Ricci landed an elbow near her eye at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Mohammad Yahya faced off against Steven Nguyen on the preliminary card of UFC Abu Dhabi, suffering a gnarly eye injury that is one of the worst you will ever see.

Following UFC Abu Dhabi last night (Sat., July 26, 2025), inside Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates, sources confirmed to MMAmania.com that three fighters were transported to the local hospital for precautionary reasons following their fights.

Shara Magomedov returned to the UFC on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. He fought Marc-Andre Barriault and won, but it was a very hard fight. During the match, Shara got hit badly and broke his nose. His face was full of blood, but he kept fighting.

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card in Abu Dhabi, including a record-breaking performance. After UFC on ABC 9, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Check out the winners below.