Light Heavyweight

5 stories covering Light Heavyweight — news, results and analysis.

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Ankalaev vs. Guskov: Redemption Fight or Rankings Heist at UFC Abu Dhabi?

Magomed Ankalaev hadn't lost since 2018 before Alex Pereira got to him. Now Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1) takes a short-notice swing at his spot near the top of 205.

Jul 25, 2026

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UFC

Ankalaev Returns Against Guskov as Rountree Injury Reshapes Abu Dhabi

The former light heavyweight champ makes his first walk since losing his belt to Pereira in October, facing a No. 9 short-notice replacement.

Jul 25, 2026

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UFC

Illness Scratches Dulatov-Turman From UFC Abu Dhabi Main Card

A welterweight scrap is off the Etihad Arena bill hours before Ankalaev vs. Guskov, thinning out a main card headlined by two light heavyweights.

Jul 25, 2026

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UFC

Ankalaev's Road Back Starts vs Guskov, 90 Seconds After His Reign Ended

Ankalaev returns from an under-90-second KO loss to Pereira against a short-notice Guskov, who's 18-3-1 with 15 knockouts and a top-5 spot up for grabs.

Jul 24, 2026

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UFC

Ankalaev vs Guskov: Ex-Champ Returns to Abu Dhabi After Pereira KO

Former light heavyweight king Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) headlines UFC Abu Dhabi against #9 Bogdan Guskov and his 15 knockouts. Special daytime start on July 25.

Jul 24, 2026