What time is UFC on ABC 9 Tonight? Yahya vs Nguyen - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Mohammad Yahya and Steven Nguyen are set to face off at UFC on ABC 9 tonight in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena in an undercard match in the Featherweight division. Both fighters aim to redeem themselves, with each coming off a loss and seeking momentum for future bouts.

Yahya, known as "The UAE Warrior," debuted professionally on June 30, 2012, representing the United Arab Emirates. He lost via TKO against Brazil’s Kaue Fernandes last August. Nguyen, "The Ninja," began his career on March 8, 2013, hailing from Dallas, Texas under Fortis MMA. He recently lost a unanimous decision to Jarno Errens from the Netherlands.

What time is Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen fight

Live coverage for the Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen 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	Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	12:00 PM	12:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	09:00 AM	09:20 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	04:00 PM	04:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, July 27, 2025	03:00 AM	03:20 AM

The UFC on ABC 9 event takes place today, July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event begins at 12:20 PM EST.

Rani Yahya and Kyung Ho Kang will fight in a featherweight bout. This match is part of the undercard. The main event features Robert Whittaker against Reinier de Ridder.

Event timings may change based on how long earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for exact start times in their region.

How and where to watch the Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen Fight

You can watch Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen Betting Odds

Underdog: Mohammad Yahya : 4.1 (+310)
Favorite: Steven Nguyen : 1.3 (-340)

Method of victory	Mohammad Yahya	Steven Nguyen
By KO/TKO or disqualification	11.5 (+1050)	3.0 (+205)
By decision or technical decision	8.0 (+700)	3.5 (+245)

Steven Nguyen stands as the heavy favorite with odds of 1.3 (-340). His chances reflect confidence in his win, needing a $340 bet for a $100 profit. Conversely, Mohammad Yahya is the underdog at 4.1 (+310), offering bigger rewards for risk-takers.

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In knockout terms, Yahya promises high returns at 11.5 (+1050), while Nguyen's potential KO sits lower at 3.0 (+205). A decision-based victory also favors Nguyen with odds of 3.5 (+245) over Yahya’s less lucrative 8.0 (+700). The numbers clearly lean towards Nguyen throughout different outcomes.