UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Ankalaev TKO's Guskov, Bonus Winners and Highlights
Magomed Ankalaev reinforced his status as a top UFC light heavyweight contender with a fifth-round TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026. The event, held at Etihad Arena and broadcast on Paramount+, featured six main card bouts and seven prelims. Notable performances included Ramazan Temirov's first-round KO of Steve Erceg and Valter Walker's calf slicer submission. The Fight of the Night bonus ($100,000 each) went to heavyweights Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune. Performance of the Night bonuses ($100,000 each) were awarded to Temirov and Walker. Five fighters received $25,000 finish bonuses. The article also discusses Ankalaev's potential next opponent, suggesting a title fight against champion Carlos Ulberg or an interim title bout against Jiri Prochazka or Paulo Costa.
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