Umar Nurmagomedov set to fight David Martinez in July Abu Dhabi event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov will compete against David Martinez as the co-main event for UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Rountree on July 25, 2026. This matchup, announced by UFC, features Nurmagomedov, ranked No. 2 in bantamweight, returning after a decision win over Deiveson Figueiredo in January. Martinez, currently No. 9, holds a record of 14-1 and is undefeated in three UFC fights since 2024. The Abu Dhabi event will be headlined by Magomed Ankalaev, who is aiming for a return to title contention.
- •Umar Nurmagomedov faces David Martinez on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
- •Nurmagomedov is ranked No. 2 in bantamweight and on a two-fight win streak.
- •David Martinez holds a 14-1 MMA record, including three UFC wins.
- •Event headlined by Magomed Ankalaev against Khalil Rountree.
- •UFC Fight Night will take place at Etihad Arena.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Umar Nurmagomedov vs. David Martinez co-headlines UFC Abu Dhabi
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Umar Nurmagomedov added to UFC Abu Dhabi in July
- 11:00 AMBloody Elbow — Umar Nurmagomedov booked to face 14-1 bantamweight in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event - Bloody Elbow
"Umar Nurmagomedov will return as the co-main for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25th, 2026. Overnight, the UFC made the big announcement: the No. 2 ranked bantamweight Nurmagomedov will face No. 9 ranked David Martinez at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Rountree at Etihad Arena. This will be Nurmagomedov’s first fight since a dominant decision […]
"It's been announced that Umar Nurmagomedov will face David Martinez in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.
"Umar Nurmagomedov continues to prove he'll take an all comers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:36 AMUmar Nurmagomedov vs. David Martinez co-headlines UFC Abu Dhabi
Umar Nurmagomedov continues to prove he'll take an all comers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:18 AMUmar Nurmagomedov added to UFC Abu Dhabi in July
Umar Nurmagomedov will return as the co-main for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25th, 2026. Overnight, the UFC made the big announcement: the No. 2 ranked bantamweight Nurmagomedov will face No. 9 ranked David Martinez at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Rountree at Etihad Arena. This will be Nurmagomedov’s first fight since a dominant decision […]
- Bloody ElbowJun 1, 2026, 11:00 AMUmar Nurmagomedov booked to face 14-1 bantamweight in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event - Bloody Elbow
It's been announced that Umar Nurmagomedov will face David Martinez in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.
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