Magomed Ankalaev picked up a late stoppage win over Bogdan Guskov in their light heavyweight matchup at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The bout took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The fight was described as a slow one for long stretches, with little urgency early before Ankalaev gradually took control. While the pace did not produce much sustained action for much of the contest, Ankalaev eventually did enough damage to force the finish.
That outcome gave Ankalaev a clear victory in a matchup that appeared headed for a much less memorable conclusion. Against Guskov, he stayed patient and ultimately turned a quiet fight into a stoppage result late.
For UFC Abu Dhabi, the result adds another win to Ankalaev’s record in the light heavyweight division. Guskov, meanwhile, came up short after hanging around deep into a bout that only opened up near the end.
