Exciting Matchups Announced for UFC Abu Dhabi Card: Ferguson and Diaz Set to Return
At the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi event on August 3rd, veterans Tony Ferguson and Nick Diaz are making their highly anticipated returns to the octagon. UFC President Dana White revealed the exciting matchups that will take place on the card, including Ferguson facing off against Michael Chiesa in the welterweight division. Ferguson, who has suffered seven consecutive losses, will be looking to turn his luck around in what could potentially be a make-or-break fight for his career.
In addition to Ferguson, Nick Diaz, the elder of the Diaz brothers, will be stepping back into the spotlight to take on Vicente Luque, the number 14 ranked welterweight. Diaz, who last fought in 2021 and has been relatively inactive in recent years, will be looking to secure a victory after a decade-long hiatus from the winner’s circle.
The main event of the evening will feature a thrilling matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov in the bantamweight division. The full main card lineup includes exciting fights such as Chito Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez, and the highly anticipated showdown between Ferguson and Chiesa.
With such compelling matchups on the horizon, fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats come August 3rd. Will Ferguson be able to break his losing streak, or will Diaz make a triumphant return to the octagon? Stay tuned for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of MMA action in Abu Dhabi.