Daniel Cormier supports Ankalaev for title shot after UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev scored a fifth-round TKO against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi on July 26. Ankalaev's performance comes after he lost the light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira and needed a decisive finish to maintain contention for a title shot. Daniel Cormier praised Ankalaev's aggression and finishing ability, asserting that it strengthens his case for challenging new champion Carlos Ulberg when he returns from injury in early 2027. The light heavyweight division currently sees many former contenders move up to heavyweight, leaving opportunities for new challengers.
- •Ankalaev defeated Guskov by TKO in the main event.
- •This fight helped Ankalaev recover from a prior title loss.
- •Daniel Cormier endorsed Ankalaev's performance for a title shot.
- •Carlos Ulberg is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in April.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier likes Magomed Ankalaev's case for title shot after UFC Abu Dhabi
"UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Magomed Ankalaev has done enough to get another title shot at 205 lbs.Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi to get back into the win column after losing the UFC light heavyweight title in his last fight to Alex Pereira at […] The post Daniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
"Daniel Cormier thinks Carlos Ulberg vs. Magomed Ankalaev is a realistic next UFC title fight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:17 AMDaniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Magomed Ankalaev has done enough to get another title shot at 205 lbs.Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi to get back into the win column after losing the UFC light heavyweight title in his last fight to Alex Pereira at […] The post Daniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:00 PMDaniel Cormier likes Magomed Ankalaev's case for title shot after UFC Abu Dhabi
Daniel Cormier thinks Carlos Ulberg vs. Magomed Ankalaev is a realistic next UFC title fight.
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