Magomed Ankalaev
6 stories covering Magomed Ankalaev — news, results and analysis.
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
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
Islam Dulatov Out of UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Stay, Card Drops to 12
The unbeaten-since-2020 welterweight, 12-1, withdrew on fight day with an infection, scrapping his main-card bout with Wellington Turman.
Jul 25, 2026
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
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
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