Magomed Ankalaev secures TKO win against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev claimed a dominant fifth-round TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026. This match marked Ankalaev's return following a title loss to Alex Pereira in October. Carlos Ulberg, the current champion at light heavyweight, watched cageside and expressed interest in facing Ankalaev in the future, highlighting him as a potential top contender. Ulberg is currently recovering from an ACL injury and aims to return to the octagon in early 2027.
- •Ankalaev improves to 22-2-1 MMA, 13-2-1 UFC with the win.
- •Fight took place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- •Carlos Ulberg sidelined with an ACL injury, targeting a comeback in early 2027.
- •UFC light heavyweight division facing challenges with few active contenders.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Ulberg Reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC Abu Dhabi Win
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Ulberg 'saw what I needed' from Magomed Ankalaev in UFC Abu Dhabi win
"UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg reacted to Magomed Ankalaev’s win at UFC Abu Dhabi over Bogdan Guskov.Ulberg was cageside when Ankalaev finished Guskov in the fifth round of their UFC Abu Dhabi main event. Although it wasn’t the most exciting fight to watch, it was no doubt a very dominant win by Ankalaev, who […] The post Carlos Ulberg Reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC Abu Dhabi Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"Carlos Ulberg says Magomed Ankalaev will be one of the names in the mix to challenge for his title after UFC Abu Dhabi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:48 AMCarlos Ulberg Reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC Abu Dhabi Win
UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg reacted to Magomed Ankalaev’s win at UFC Abu Dhabi over Bogdan Guskov.Ulberg was cageside when Ankalaev finished Guskov in the fifth round of their UFC Abu Dhabi main event. Although it wasn’t the most exciting fight to watch, it was no doubt a very dominant win by Ankalaev, who […] The post Carlos Ulberg Reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC Abu Dhabi Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:40 PMCarlos Ulberg 'saw what I needed' from Magomed Ankalaev in UFC Abu Dhabi win
Carlos Ulberg says Magomed Ankalaev will be one of the names in the mix to challenge for his title after UFC Abu Dhabi.
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