UFC on ABC 7: Ferguson vs Chiesa - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa are set to fight at UFC on ABC 7 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Both fighters will meet in the Welterweight undercard before the main event featuring Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov.

Tony Ferguson last entered the octagon against Paddy Pimblett, where he faced defeat by unanimous decision. On the other hand, Michael Chiesa also comes off a loss through a brabo choke submission to Kevin Holland. Each has experienced recent setbacks which add urgency to their coming bout, making it a critical match-up that could change the trajectory of their careers.

What time is Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa fight

Live coverage for the Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	12:00 PM	03:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	09:00 AM	12:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	04:00 PM	07:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024	03:00 AM	06:00 AM

UFC on ABC 7 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on August 3, 2024. The event starts at 03:00 PM EST. The fight card features a welterweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa. This match is part of the undercard, leading up to the main event where Cory Sandhagen faces Umar Nurmagomedov.

Please note that the exact time for Ferguson vs. Chiesa might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Each fight consists of three rounds, but durations can differ if a fight ends early.

For viewers watching from different regions, check local listings for start times adjusted to your time zone.

Fighters Details

Tony Ferguson is set to fight Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout at UFC on ABC 7.

Tony Ferguson

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 183 cm
• Weight: 70.3 kg
• Total Fights: 35
• Record: 25 / 10 / 0

Tony Ferguson, formerly fighting at lightweight, holds a record of 25 wins and 10 losses. His last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett. Moving up a weight class to welterweight could present a challenge given Pimblett's lighter yet effective style compared to Chiesa's emphasis on grappling.

Michael Chiesa

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 185 cm
• Weight: 77.1 kg
• Total Fights: 23
• Record: 16 / 7 / 0

Michael Chiesa, competing in the welterweight class, has amassed 16 wins and 7 losses. He recently faced defeat via brabo choke against Kevin Holland. Facing Ferguson, who also is adapting to a heavier weight class, might offer Chiesa an advantage if he exploits his grappling expertise effectively.

How and where to watch the Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa Fight

You can watch Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa Fight Card

• Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov
• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
• Marlon Vera vs Deiveson Figueiredo
• Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa
• Mackenzie Dern vs Lupita Godinez
• Joel Alvarez vs Elves Brener
• Alonzo Menifield vs Azamat Murzakanov
• Mohammad Yahya vs Kaue Fernandes
• Shamil Gaziev vs Don'Tale Mayes
• Guram Kutateladze vs Jordan Vucenic
• Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes
• Jai Herbert vs Rolando Bedoya
• Sedriques Dumas vs Denis Tiuliulin