Asu Almabayev and Jose Ochoa head to the octagon at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for their undercard fight on UFC on ABC 9. These fighters compete in the flyweight division ahead of the main event matchup between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.
Asu Almabayev hails from Kazakhstan with a professional record of 21 wins against 3 losses. He recently lost by TKO retirement against Manel Kape, another formidable flyweight fighter. Jose Ochoa from Peru boasts an impressive record of 8 wins with only one loss, most recently knocking out Cody Durden. Asu's experience could play a vital role against Jose's striking power.
What time is Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa fight
Live coverage for the Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa 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 | Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:00 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 action starts at 01:00 PM EST. Almabayev will face Ochoa in a flyweight bout as part of the undercard. The main event features Robert Whittaker against Reinier de Ridder.
The timing of the fights can vary. This is because earlier bouts may end sooner or later than expected. It's important to check local start times for your area and stay updated.
How and where to watch the Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa Fight
You can watch Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa Betting Odds
- Favorite: Asu Almabaev : 1.9 (-108)
- Underdog: Jose Ochoa : 2.0 (-105)
| Method of victory | Asu Almabaev | Jose Ochoa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 16.0 (+1500) | 4.1 (+310) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.7 (+170) | 4.0 (+300) |
Fighters Details
Asu Almabayev
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 21 / 3 / 0
Jose Ochoa
- Nationality: Peru
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 / 1 / 0
Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa 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
