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What time is Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov fight? Walkout time for UFC on ABC 7 main event

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov have the opportunity to assert themselves as the next title challenger in the bantamweight division when they meet in the UFC on ABC 7 main event. This bout is scheduled for five rounds is taking place Saturday, Aug. 3 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Sandhagen (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) stumbled for a bit with back-to-back losses T.J. Dillashaw and Petr Yan but has since reeled off three wins in a row to reestablish himself as a title threat. Sandhagen has defeated contenders Song Yadong, Marlon Vera and most recently Rob Font last August.

Undefeated Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) aims to be the next champion under the tutelage of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov. This fight against Sandhagen represents by far the biggest jump in competition of his career.

Here are the walkout times for the UFC on ABC 7 main event between Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov.

When does the UFC on ABC 7 fight card start?

  • The UFC on ABC 7 lineup consists of 14 fights. Prelims start at noon ET and the main card at 3 p.m. ET.

Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov walkout time

  • As the main event, Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov are expected to walk out to the cage at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET.
  • The fight will air on ABC and stream on ESPN+.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 7.

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