UFC Abu Dhabi features Ankalaev vs. Guskov main event on July 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
UFC Abu Dhabi took place on July 18, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event showcased a main event bout between former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev and rising star Bogdan Guskov. Additionally, there was a co-headliner match featuring former flyweight title contender Steve Erceg against Ramazan Temirov, along with the Octagon debut of Magomed Zaynukov. A post-fight press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET to discuss the card's outcomes and bonuses.
- •Event held on July 18, 2026, at Etihad Arena.
- •Main event featured Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov.
- •Co-headliner was Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov.
- •Magomed Zaynukov made his Octagon debut.
- •Post-fight presser scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Press Conference Video
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — LIVE! Watch UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Presser | Ankalaev Vs. Guskov
"Now that the action is in the books from UFC Abu Dhabi earlier tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, fight fans can check out the post-fight presser for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a day that featured a main event clash […]
"The octagon was at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for today’s UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov event. The fight card was headlined by a light heavyweight bout between No. 2 ranked Magomed Ankalaev and No. 9 ranked Bogdan Guskov. Following the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:59 PMUFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Press Conference Video
The octagon was at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for today’s UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov event. The fight card was headlined by a light heavyweight bout between No. 2 ranked Magomed Ankalaev and No. 9 ranked Bogdan Guskov. Following the ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:15 PMLIVE! Watch UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Presser | Ankalaev Vs. Guskov
Now that the action is in the books from UFC Abu Dhabi earlier tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, fight fans can check out the post-fight presser for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a day that featured a main event clash […]
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