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

Muslim Salikhov and Carlos Leal prepare to face each other at the UFC on ABC 9 at Yas Island, UAE. This welterweight match appears intriguing with both fighters having impressive track records and recent wins.

Muslim "King of Kung Fu" Salikhov hails from Russia and stands out for his powerful striking skills. With a record of 21 wins, mostly by knockout, he recently displayed his prowess against Kenan Song with a decisive KO victory using a spinning wheel kick last November. Carlos "The Lion" Leal from Brazil has shown remarkable resilience. He comes off a TKO win over Alex Morono in March with significant momentum.

What time is Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal fight

Live coverage for the Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal 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	Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	12:00 PM	01:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	09:00 AM	10:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	04:00 PM	05:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, July 27, 2025	03:00 AM	04:40 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 starts at 01:40 PM EST.

Muslim Salikhov will face Nicolas Leal in a welterweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.

The start time for Salikhov vs. Leal may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should be prepared for possible changes in timing.

For viewers outside of EST, please refer to the provided table with start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Fight

You can watch Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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

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Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal Betting Odds

Underdog: Muslim Salikhov : 5.1 (+410)
Favorite: Carlos Leal Miranda : 1.2 (-500)

Method of victory	Muslim Salikhov	Carlos Leal Miranda
By KO/TKO or disqualification	10.5 (+950)	1.7 (-135)
By decision or technical decision	9.5 (+850)	4.4 (+340)

Muslim Salikhov steps into the cage as a clear underdog. His victory rests on longshot odds of 5.1 (+410). If he wins by knockout, odds rise to 10.5 (+950), and by decision, it's even higher at 9.5 (+850).

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Carlos Leal Miranda is the favorite at 1.2 (-500), suggesting high confidence in his victory. He's more likely to win by knockout with odds of 1.7 (-135). If it goes to decision, bettors see a tighter challenge with odds of 4.4 (+340). Expectations lean strongly towards a Miranda victory by knockout according to the numbers.