Ibo Aslan faces Billy Elekana at UFC on ABC 9 at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Both fighters look to rebound from recent losses and prove their skills in the light heavyweight division.
Ibo Aslan has 14 wins and just lost to Ion Cutelaba via submission earlier this year. Known for his knockout power—winning all 14 of his fights by KO—he has faced tough competitors. Billy Elekana has 7 wins and recently lost by submission to Bogdan Guskov. Despite fewer fights compared to Aslan, Elekana's resilience and agility can't be ignored.
What time is Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana fight
Live coverage for the Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:20 AM |
The UFC on ABC 9 event will take place on July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event starts at 01:20 PM EST.
This event features a Light Heavyweight undercard fight between Aslan and Elekana. The main event of the night is a match between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.
The fights are organized by the UFC federation as part of the UFC on ABC 9 - Whittaker vs. de Ridder tournament. Each fight consists of three rounds.
Please note that the ring walk time can change depending on how long earlier fights last. Make sure to check local listings for start times in your country.
Fighters Details
Ibo Aslan faces Billy Elekana in the light heavyweight class at UFC on ABC 9, with no belts or titles on the line.
Ibo Aslan
- Nationality: Turkey
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 14 / 2 / 0
Ibo Aslan, turning professional before 2023, holds a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. He recently lost by submission to Ion Cutelaba, who has a prominent record of 19 wins out of 33 fights. Ibo's experience and power positioning him as a formidable contender against Billy.
Billy Elekana
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 90.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 7 / 2 / 0
Billy Elekana, starting his pro career later, possesses a record of 7 wins and 2 losses. He also suffered a recent submission loss to Bogdan Guskov. Billy's experience might not match Ibo's extensive fight history and prowess in both weight and height criteria.
How and where to watch the Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana Fight
You can watch Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana Fight Card
- Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder
- Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee
- Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Marc-Andre Barriault
- Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov
- Amanda Ribas vs Tabatha Ricci
- Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal
- Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana
- Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa
- Martin Buday vs Marcus Almeida
- Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen
- Davey Grant vs Da'Mon Blackshear
