The focus ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi shifted to the scale as the promotion’s official weigh-ins and ceremonial faceoffs set the stage for the card headlined by Ankalaev vs. Guskov. Coverage around the event centered on the weigh-in video, giving fans a final look at the fighters before they enter the cage.
The weigh-in footage captured the usual pre-fight routine, with competitors making weight and then returning for the ceremonial staredowns. For the main event, the Ankalaev vs. Guskov faceoff served as one of the key moments of fight week, adding another layer of anticipation before the action begins in Abu Dhabi.
Listings tied to the event also pointed fans toward official weigh-in results and broader UFC Abu Dhabi coverage, including the ceremonial weigh-ins and final staredowns. That combination of scale results and on-stage appearances often provides the clearest final snapshot of a card’s readiness heading into fight night.
With UFC Abu Dhabi now through its weigh-in stage, attention turns from the videos and faceoffs to the bouts themselves. Ankalaev vs. Guskov remains the main talking point as the event moves from pre-fight formalities to competition inside the Octagon.