UFC Abu Dhabi is officially set after the promotion completed its weigh-ins ahead of Saturday’s event. The headline result from the scale was Magomed Ankalaev, who made weight at 205.5 pounds as he prepares for his return to the Octagon.
Ankalaev’s successful trip to the scale removes any uncertainty around one of the card’s biggest names. With the Abu Dhabi show now cleared to move forward, attention shifts from the ceremonial pre-fight routine to how the light heavyweight contender looks once the action begins.
The weigh-in results are a key final checkpoint before any UFC event, and this card was no different. Making weight ensures the scheduled bouts can proceed as planned, giving the promotion a clean path into fight day in Abu Dhabi.
UFC has promoted the event for Saturday, July 25, with the card scheduled to air at 12 p.m. ET on Paramount Plus. For Ankalaev, the official weigh-in marks the last step before stepping back into competition in one of the promotion’s regular international destinations.
