UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Magomed Ankalaev of Russia faces Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan in a light heavyweight main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ankalaev, ranked No. 3 at light heavyweight and No. 17 pound-for-pound, enters the bout coming off a UFC title fight loss to Alex Pereira, his first defeat since 2018. Guskov, ranked No. 12 at 205 pounds and undefeated in his last five fights, stepped in on short notice as a replacement for Khalil Rountree Jr.