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UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
The poster for UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJuly 25, 2026 (2026-07-25)
VenueEtihad Arena
CityAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
AttendanceNot announced[1]
Event chronology
UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (also known as UFC Fight Night 282) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2]

Background

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The event marked the promotion's 23rd visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 321 in October 2025.[2]

A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev and former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. was scheduled to headline the event.[3] However, less than two weeks before the event, Rountree withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by Bogdan Guskov, who was originally scheduled to compete one week later at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez.[4] Former KSW and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz, who was the opponent for Guskov the following week, was originally asked to step in on short notice but said he was not able to make the weight limit one week prior to his scheduled bout.[4]

A heavyweight bout between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune took place at the event.[5] The bout was originally scheduled to take place one month earlier at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres but was moved to this card for undisclosed reasons.[6]

A heavyweight bout between Louie Sutherland and Gökhan Saricam was scheduled for the event.[7] However, it was reported that Sutherland was instead scheduled to face another opponent at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld two weeks later.[8]

Promotional newcomers Magomedrasul Gasanov and Abubakar Vagaev were scheduled to meet in a middleweight bout at this event.[9] However, Gasanov pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Saygid Izagakhmaev, with the matchup subsequently being shifted to a welterweight contest.[10]

A bantamweight bout between former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez was scheduled for the event.[11] However, Martínez withdrew from the bout due to an injury, so the bout was cancelled.[12]

A light heavyweight bout between Dustin Jacoby and former LFA Light Heavyweight Champion Uran Satybaldiev was scheduled for the event.[13] However, Satybaldiev withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by undefeated promotional newcomer Muhammad Saidov.[14]

A bantamweight bout between former LFA Bantamweight Champion Muin Gafurov and promotional newcomer Abdul Hussein was scheduled for the event.[15] However, Gafurov withdrew due to a leg injury and was replaced by Cody Gibson.[16][17]

A welterweight bout between Islam Dulatov and Wellington Turman was scheduled for the event.[18] However just hours before it took place, Dulatov withdrew due to illness and the matchup was cancelled.[19]

Results

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Main card (Paramount+)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev def. Bogdan Guskov TKO (punches) 5 2:41
Flyweight Ramazan Temirov def. Steve Erceg KO (punch) 1 4:21
Lightweight Magomed Zaynukov def. Damian Rzepecki Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev def. Tyrell Fortune TKO (knees) 3 1:12
Welterweight Abubakar Vagaev def. Saygid Izagakhmaev Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Paramount+)
Heavyweight Valter Walker def. Thomas Petersen Submission (calf slicer) 1 1:32
Light Heavyweight Muhammad Saidov def. Dustin Jacoby TKO (head kick and punches) 2 4:49
Welterweight Sam Patterson def. Santiago Ponzinibbio TKO (punches) 2 3:06
Lightweight Axel Sola def. Ismael Bonfim Submission (brabo choke) 1 4:44
Light Heavyweight Magomed Tuchalov def. Brendson Ribeiro Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Nurullo Aliev def. Mike Davis Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Abdul Hussein def. Cody Gibson Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 3:07

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Bonus awards

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The following fighters received bonuses: $100,000. The other finishes received $25,000 additional bonuses.[21]

  • Fight of the Night: Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune
  • Performance of the Night: Ramazan Temirov and Valter Walker

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Mike Bohn (2026-07-26). "UFC Fight Night 282 post-event facts: Valter Walker ties Damian Maia record". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  2. 1 2 Farah Hannoun (2026-05-18). "UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in July". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  3. ↑ Adam Martin (2026-05-22). "Former light heavyweight champion headlines UFC Abu Dhabi". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  4. 1 2 Alexander K. Lee (2026-07-14). "Magomed Ankalaev fights Bogdan Guskov in new UFC Abu Dhabi main event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  5. ↑ Parviz Iskenderov (2026-05-18). "UFC Abu Dhabi 2026 confirmed for July". fightmag.com. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  6. ↑ Drew Beaupre (2026-05-05). "UFC reveals banger main event for upcoming UFC Fight Night in Baku". si.com. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  7. ↑ Nolan King (2026-06-01). "UFC Abu Dhabi main event features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  8. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2026-06-23). "Ranked Brazilian women battle in Las Vegas". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  9. ↑ Vladimir Artamonov (2026-05-25). "Бой Гасанова и Вагаева в разработке на турнир UFC в Абу-Даби". fighttime.ru. Retrieved 2026-06-01. (in Russian)
  10. ↑ Vladimir Artamonov (2026-06-21). "Соперником Абубакара Вагаева в UFC станет Сайгид Изагахмаев". fighttime.ru. Retrieved 2026-07-07. (in Russian)
  11. ↑ Nolan King (2026-06-01). "UFC Abu Dhabi main event features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  12. ↑ Harvey Leonard (2026-06-10). "Umar Nurmagomedov could now be facing a top-5 contender after injury cancels David Martinez fight". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  13. ↑ Natalia Markova (2026-05-26). "The next opponent of Uran Satybaldiev in the UFC has been determined". open.kg. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  14. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2026-07-08). "Dustin Jacoby takes on promotional newcomer at UFC Abu Dhabi". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  15. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2026-06-04). "Highly touted prospect makes UFC debut in Abu Dhabi". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  16. ↑ Tom Malley (2026-07-07). "Dana White scrambles for replacement after UFC star forced to pull out of fight". irishstar.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  17. ↑ Viljami Kalmari and Ilari Savonen (2026-07-09). "Tässä on Suomen UFC-tähden uusi vastustaja!". iltalehti.fi. Retrieved 2026-07-10. (in Finnish)
  18. ↑ Nolan King (2026-06-01). "UFC Abu Dhabi main event features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  19. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2026-07-25). "UFC Abu Dhabi loses fight hours before event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  20. ↑ "UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  21. ↑ Adam Martin (2026-07-25). "UFC Abu Dhabi bonuses revealed following explosive event". heavy.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
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