Magomed Ankalaev scores TKO at UFC Abu Dhabi; Thad Jean captures PFL title

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Magomed Ankalaev scores TKO at UFC Abu Dhabi; Thad Jean captures PFL title
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Magomed Ankalaev secured a TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov during the main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The bout, while resulting in a finish, was described as uneventful, raising questions about Ankalaev's position in the light heavyweight title picture. In a separate event, Thad Jean claimed the PFL welterweight title with a TKO win against Ernesto Rodriguez in Washington, D.C. Discussions surrounding UFC great Kamaru Usman's future follow his recent loss to Dricus Du Plessis. Upcoming events feature UFC Belgrade and PFL New York, set for this Saturday, highlighting notable matchups including Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez and Usman Nurmagomedov's return.

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  • Ankalaev TKO's Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25
  • Jean defeats Rodriguez for PFL welterweight title
  • Usman hints at retirement following loss
  • Upcoming UFC Belgrade features Medic vs. Rodriguez
  • PFL New York marks return of Nurmagomedov
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On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Magomed Ankalaev's TKO win at UFC Abu Dhabi, Thad Jean's PFL title win, and more.

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