UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | August 3, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates |
Area served | International |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, also referred to as UFC on ABC 7, was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 3, 2024, taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Background
This occasion represented the UFC's 19th event hosted in Abu Dhabi and its first return since UFC 294 held in October 2023.
The headline bout was a bantamweight title eliminator featuring former interim UFC Bantamweight Championship contender Cory Sandhagen against Umar Nurmagomedov. Originally, this fight was set for UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font, but Nurmagomedov withdrew because of a shoulder injury.
A welterweight co-main event between ex-WEC Welterweight Champion and Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque was scheduled; however, it was postponed due to Diaz encountering travel complications.
The lineup also featured a welterweight clash between former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Tony Ferguson and lightweight competitor Michael Chiesa. This matchup had been delayed previously owing to an injury sustained by Chiesa.
A middleweight contest between Denis Tiuliulin and Sedriques Dumas was deferred from UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov because of visa difficulties impacting Dumas.
Bantamweight fighters Javid Basharat and Chris Gutiérrez were shifted to a subsequent event for reasons not publicly disclosed.
In the lightweight division, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady pulled out due to injury and was replaced by newcomer Jordan Vucenic to face Guram Kutateladze.
A flyweight bout scheduled between Azat Maksum and C.J. Vergara was canceled after Maksum withdrew with an injury.
Bonus awards
The following competitors received $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk
- Performance of the Night: Joel Álvarez and Azamat Murzakanov