UFC Abu Dhabi Weigh-In Results
UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: All The Weights For Whittaker vs. de Ridder
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As the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025, anticipation is building for a thrilling Fight Night headlined by a middleweight showdown between former champion Robert Whittaker and the undefeated grappling phenom, Dominick Reyes.This event, taking place at the Etihad Arena, promises a night of high-stakes action, and as is tradition, the official weigh-ins are a crucial step in confirming the athletes’ readiness. Understanding the weights of these elite competitors provides insight into their preparation and potential performance on fight night. This article will detail the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder, offering a thorough look at the athletes who will step into the Octagon.
The Main Event: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Official Weigh-In
The highly anticipated middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Dominick Reyes is the centerpiece of UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi. Both fighters have made weight, ensuring this pivotal bout will proceed as planned.
Robert Whittaker: The reaper’s Readiness
Robert Whittaker, a former UFC Middleweight Champion, is known for his powerful striking and resilience. His journey back to the top of the middleweight division has been marked by extraordinary performances. For this bout against the formidable Dominick Reyes, Whittaker successfully made the middleweight limit, demonstrating his commitment to a strong showing in Abu Dhabi. Robert Whittaker’s Official Weight: 185 lbs
Dominick Reyes: The Devastator’s Demeanor
Dominick Reyes enters this fight wiht an undefeated record, showcasing remarkable grappling and a dangerous striking arsenal. His move up to middleweight has been highly anticipated, and his ability to make the weight class limit is a testament to his discipline. Reyes also successfully hit the middleweight mark, setting the stage for a compelling stylistic matchup.
Dominick Reyes’ Official Weight: 185 lbs
Co-Main Event: Key Bouts and Their Weigh-In Results
Beyond the main event,UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi features a stacked card with several exciting matchups. The co-main event and other featured bouts also saw their competitors successfully make weight, confirming the full fight card.
Featherweight Clash: Holloway vs. Allen
A pivotal featherweight contest is set to take place between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen. Both fighters are looking to climb the divisional rankings, and their official weigh-in results confirm their readiness for battle. Max Holloway’s Official Weight: 145 lbs
Arnold Allen’s Official Weight: 145 lbs
Lightweight Bout: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
In the lightweight division, a clash of styles is expected between Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan. Both fighters are known for their well-rounded skill sets and their ability to deliver exciting performances. Their prosperous weigh-ins mean this bout is a go.
Beneil Dariush’s Official Weight: 155 lbs
Arman tsarukyan’s Official weight: 155 lbs
Preliminary Card: Undercard Weigh-In Results
The preliminary card of UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi features a host of emerging talent and seasoned veterans, all eager to make their mark. The weigh-in results for these bouts are as follows,confirming the full slate of fights for the evening.
Bantamweight Bout: Font vs. Simon
A bantamweight encounter between Rob Font and ricky Simon is scheduled, promising an action-packed fight.Both fighters successfully made the bantamweight limit.
Rob Font’s Official Weight: 135 lbs
Ricky Simon’s Official Weight: 135 lbs
Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Aldana vs. Kunitskaya
In the women’s bantamweight division, Irene Aldana faces Yana Kunitskaya. Both athletes successfully weighed in, ensuring this exciting women’s bout will proceed.
Irene Aldana’s Official Weight: 135 lbs
Yana Kunitskaya’s Official Weight: 135 lbs
Welterweight Bout: Neal vs. Magny
A welterweight showdown between Geoff neal and Neil Magny is set to ignite the card. Both fighters made the welterweight limit, confirming their readiness to compete.
Geoff Neal’s Official Weight: 170 lbs
Neil Magny’s Official Weight: 170 lbs
Flyweight Bout: Figueiredo vs. Perez
A flyweight contest features Brandon Moreno against Alex Perez.