UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Headlines July 25 Card
The article previews UFC Fight Night 282 (UFC Abu Dhabi), headlined by former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev vs. short-notice replacement Bogdan Guskov on July 25, 2026, at Etihad Arena. The main event was altered after Khalil Rountree Jr. withdrew due to injury. Ankalaev seeks to rebound from a title loss to Alex Pereira, while Guskov aims to extend his five-fight unbeaten streak with a 100% finish rate, becoming the first Uzbekistani fighter to headline a UFC card. The co-main event features Ramazan Temirov vs. Steve Erceg, and a ranked heavyweight bout between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune. The article provides a 'Hype Score' for all 13 fights, with the main event scoring 80/100 and the overall card rated 60/100 ('Solid'). Submission specialist Valter Walker's prelim bout is highlighted as a potential title eliminator.
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