Magomed Ankalaev returns to face Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi

Magomed Ankalaev competes against Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at the Etihad Arena. This marks Ankalaev's first fight since a knockout loss to Alex Pereira last October. Guskov steps in as a late replacement after an opponent withdrawal and comes in undefeated in his last five bouts. The fight is crucial for both fighters, with Ankalaev trying to maintain his ranking and Guskov aiming to break into the top 5. Preliminary bouts begin at 9 a.m. ET, followed by the main card at 12 p.m. ET.

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