Magomed Ankalaev scores TKO win over Bogdan Guskov in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev achieved a fifth-round TKO victory against Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 24, 2026. Ankalaev, who previously lost his title, showcased dominance by landing more strikes and utilizing effective grappling in the latter rounds. Guskov stepped in on short notice to replace an injured opponent. The fight lacked excitement but concluded with referee Marc Goddard halting the match when Guskov could not defend himself. Following this win, questions arise about Ankalaev's potential title shot. Ramazan Temirov also impressed with a first-round TKO against Steve Erceg in the co-main event. Other fights included Magomed Zaynukov winning by unanimous decision and Muhammad Saidov scoring a second-round TKO debut victory.
- •Ankalaev defeats Guskov via TKO in fifth round
- •Guskov took fight on short notice
- •Temirov finishes Erceg in first round
- •Zaynukov wins by unanimous decision
- •Saidov earns TKO in UFC debut
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Magomed Ankalaev pummels Bogdan Guskov for TKO stoppage at UFC Abu Dhabi
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Magomed Ankalaev Cruises to Late TKO Win in Abu Dhabi
"Magomed Ankalaev has bounced back with a dominant win after losing his title last year against Alex Pereira. The Russian fighter won in the fifth round by TKO against Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi.Guskov took the fight on short notice. The Uzbek was supposed to fight next week against Jan […] The post Magomed Ankalaev Cruises to Late TKO Win in Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.
"It wasn’t especially compelling viewing, but Magomed Ankalaev showed beyond a doubt that he is simply too much for the vast majority of light heavyweights to handle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:57 PMMagomed Ankalaev pummels Bogdan Guskov for TKO stoppage at UFC Abu Dhabi
It wasn’t especially compelling viewing, but Magomed Ankalaev showed beyond a doubt that he is simply too much for the vast majority of light heavyweights to handle.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:05 PMMagomed Ankalaev Cruises to Late TKO Win in Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev has bounced back with a dominant win after losing his title last year against Alex Pereira. The Russian fighter won in the fifth round by TKO against Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi.Guskov took the fight on short notice. The Uzbek was supposed to fight next week against Jan […] The post Magomed Ankalaev Cruises to Late TKO Win in Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.
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