UFC Fight Night · July 25, 2026
Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Etihad Arena · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Magomed Ankalaev's rebuild starts here.
Nine months after Alex Pereira took the light heavyweight belt back in 80 seconds, the Dagestani technician headlines Abu Dhabi against Bogdan Guskov — a finisher who has never once won a decision.
Underneath: former title challenger Steve Erceg meets streaking Uzbek Ramazan Temirov, heel-hook specialist Valter Walker hunts a fifth straight first-round leglock, and a wave of undefeated regional champions makes the walk for the first time.
Main event first, down to the night’s opening fight. Each row shows where it falls in the running order. Tap any fight to see who’s fighting, how they fight, and what to expect.
Main Card
12:00 PM ET · Paramount+- Fight 12 of 12Light HeavyweightMain EventMagomed AnkalaevWvs.Bogdan Guskov21-2-118-3-1
TKO (punches), R5 2:41
- Fight 11 of 12FlyweightRamazan TemirovWvs.Steve Erceg19-314-4
KO (punch), R1 4:21
- Fight 10 of 12LightweightMagomed ZaynukovWvs.Damian Rzepecki8-010-0
Decision (unanimous), R3 5:00
- Fight 9 of 12HeavyweightRizvan KunievWvs.Tyrell Fortune13-3-118-3
TKO (knees), R3 1:12
- Fight 8 of 12WelterweightAbubakar VagaevWvs.Saygid Izagakhmaev24-422-3
Decision (unanimous), R3 5:00
Prelims
9:00 AM ET · Paramount+- Fight 7 of 12HeavyweightValter WalkerWvs.Thomas Petersen15-111-4
Submission (calf slicer), R1 1:32
- Fight 6 of 12Light HeavyweightMuhammad SaidovWvs.Dustin Jacoby9-022-9-1
TKO (head kick and punches), R2 4:49
- Fight 5 of 12WelterweightSam PattersonWvs.Santiago Ponzinibbio14-3-131-9
TKO (punches), R2 3:06
- Fight 4 of 12LightweightAxel SolaWvs.Ismael Bonfim11-1-120-6
Submission (D'Arce choke), R1 4:44
- Fight 3 of 12Light HeavyweightMagomed TuchalovWvs.Brendson Ribeiro6-017-10 (1 NC)
Decision (unanimous), R3 5:00
- Fight 2 of 12LightweightNurullo AlievWvs.Mike Davis11-012-3
Decision (unanimous), R3 5:00
- Fight 1 of 12BantamweightAbdul HusseinWvs.Cody Gibson15-222-12
Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3 3:07
Bout order and start times per UFC broadcast schedule; subject to change on fight night.