UFC Fight Night: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov – Event Details

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend with an exciting Fight Night event headlined by a pivotal light heavyweight clash between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. Taking place inside the Etihad Arena, the card features a mix of established contenders and rising prospects, with several intriguing matchups spread across the main and preliminary cards.

Ankalaev will look to strengthen his position near the top of the light heavyweight division, while Guskov has the opportunity to score the biggest win of his UFC career. The co-main event sees former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg take on the dangerous Ramazan Temirov in another contest with divisional implications.

Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov

Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to Watch

United States

Main Card: 3:00 PM ET
Preliminary Card: 12:00 PM ET
Live on: ESPN+

United Kingdom

Main Card: 8:00 PM BST
Preliminary Card: 5:00 PM BST
Live on: TNT Sports & discovery+

Main Event and Co-Main Event

Main Event

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)

Co-Main Event

Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov (Flyweight)

SHOP: Kickboxing Equipment

Full Fight Card

Main Card

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)
Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov (Flyweight)
Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman (Welterweight)
Magomed Zaynukov vs. Damian Rzepecki (Lightweight)
Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune (Heavyweight)
Ismael Bonfim vs. Axel Sola (Lightweight)

Preliminary Card

Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen (Heavyweight)
Uran Satybaldiev vs. Dustin Jacoby (Light Heavyweight)
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson (Welterweight)
Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro (Middleweight)
Nurullo Aliev vs. Mike Davis (Lightweight)

UFC Fight Night: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov promises an entertaining evening of action from Abu Dhabi. The main event could have significant implications for the light heavyweight title picture, while the co-main event gives Steve Erceg an opportunity to move closer to another shot at UFC gold. With several established names and rising talents in action, fans can expect an exciting night inside the Octagon.