UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov - MMA Fighting
UFC Abu Dhabi featured a main event where Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via TKO. The event included a full card of mixed martial arts bouts held at the Etihad Arena.
Why it matters
This event impacts the global rankings for the light heavyweight division and highlights the continued expansion of major combat sports into the Middle East.
MMA Fighting has UFC Abu Dhabi results for the Ankalaev vs. Guskov fight, a live blog for the main event, and more from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday afternoon.
In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev takes on Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight contest. Ankalaev is coming off of a UFC title fight loss to Alex Pereira, his first defeat since 2018, while Guskov is undefeated in his past five fights. Guskov steps in on short notice for Khalil Rountree Jr.
Ankalaev is currently No. 3 at light heavyweight in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings and at No. 17 the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings, while Guskov is currently ranked No. 12 at 205 pounds.
Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov square off in a flyweight contest in the co-main event.
Check out UFC Abu Dhabi results below.
Main Card (LIVE NOW)
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