UFC Abu Dhabi main event reportedly agreed with top light heavyweight contenders

The UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25 is reportedly set to feature light heavyweight contenders Khalil Rountree Jr. and Magomed Ankalaev, according to Russian outlet Vestnik MMA. Rountree, currently ranked fifth at 205lbs, would face number one contender Ankalaev in a bout that could strengthen both fighters' title aspirations. The matchup replaces an earlier reported plan involving Khamzat Chimaev and a title rematch against Sean Strickland.