UFC Abu Dhabi
11 stories covering UFC Abu Dhabi — 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
Abdul Hussein Chokes Out Cody Gibson to Run His Streak to Nine
The bantamweight newcomer stayed patient through early trouble and finished a TUF 31 finalist in Round 3 — his ninth straight win and finish.
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
UFC Abu Dhabi Drops a Main Card Bout Hours Before the First Bell
Islam Dulatov's hospitalization scraps his welterweight clash with Wellington Turman, leaving Saturday's card at 12 fights instead of 13.
Jul 25, 2026
Ponzinibbio Draws on Argentina's Grit Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Return
Back after 15 months out, the 39-year-old faces four-week replacement Sam Patterson — and says his mileage trumps a hot prospect's résumé.
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
Valter Walker's Heel-Hook Streak Has Him Chasing a Ronda Rousey Blueprint
The 11th-ranked heavyweight has four straight first-round heel-hook finishes. He faces Thomas Petersen on Saturday in Abu Dhabi with a champion's template in mind.
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
Ponzinibbio, 13 Years Into His UFC Run, Faces Rising Sam Patterson in Abu Dhabi
The 39-year-old Argentine says money isn't the point anymore — he's chasing the challenge against a prospect who'd finished four straight before losing to MVP.
Jul 23, 2026
Steve Erceg Chases a Third Straight Win and a Top-8 Spot in Abu Dhabi
The former UFC 301 title challenger fights Ramazan Temirov on July 25, eyeing a third consecutive win after a rough 2-loss stretch nearly derailed his run.
Jul 23, 2026