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With a number of historic feats throughout the card, the night was capped off by former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder (20-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), who won a debated split decision over former UFC champ Robert Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) to potentially earn a title shot.
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.
The full UFC on ABC 9 weigh-in results include: MAIN CARD (ABC, ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET) Shara Magomedov (186) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (185) Asu Almabayev (126) vs. Jose Ochoa (125.5) Bryce Mitchell (136) vs. Said Nurmagomedov (136) Ibo Aslan (204) vs. Billy Elekana (204.5)
UFC on ABC 9 takes place on Saturday, July 26, in Abu Dhabi. Here is how to watch the event featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Reiner de Ridder in the main event.
The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen after UFC Abu Dhabi with winning and losing fighters reactions on social media.
On Episode 3,587, the guys welcome in PFL's Jesus Pinedo, who takes on Movlid Khaybulaev in the featherweight finals of the PFL World Tournament on Friday, Aug. 1. The fellas also review UFC on ABC 9, discuss Ben Askren's return home, and more. Tune in!