Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Abu Dhabi post-mortem

Six UFC newcomers made their Octagon debuts at UFC Abu Dhabi, held on Saturday, July 26, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Among the debutants were Muhammad Said (also referenced as Muhammad Saidov), who faced Dustin Jacoby in a light heavyweight bout, and Abdul Hussein. MMA Mania's Alexander Behunin graded all six rookies in a post-event report card following the UFC Fight Night event.