UFC Abu Dhabi
19 stories covering UFC Abu Dhabi — news, results and analysis.
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov in Abu Dhabi, But the Title Path Is Murky
Magomed Ankalaev shook off his first title loss with a win over #9 Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1), but a flat main event leaves his next move at 205 unclear.
Jul 25, 2026
Temirov Flattens Erceg in Round 1 to Headline Abu Dhabi Bonuses
Ramazan Temirov made it 3-0 in the UFC by icing #10 flyweight Steve Erceg in the first round. He was one of three fighters to grab an extra check.
Jul 25, 2026
Ismael Bonfim's Scary Weight-Cut Collapse and the Reset That Followed
The 20-6 lightweight says he arrived on fight week still needing to shed 22 pounds before a cut went badly wrong. Now he's rebuilding his approach ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Batters Guskov to Win in Round 5, Stays in Title Chase at 205
The ex-champ finished Bogdan Guskov in the fifth in Abu Dhabi, while Ramazan Temirov extended his winning streak to 12 with a first-round wipeout of Steve Erceg.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov in Abu Dhabi, But the Title Case Isn't There
Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) got a 5th-round stoppage over short-notice sub Bogdan Guskov, but a booing crowd made it clear this wasn't a statement win.
Jul 25, 2026
Ramazan Temirov Blitzes Steve Erceg, Calls for Flyweight Title Shot
Temirov is now 3-0 in the UFC with a first-round KO of a former title challenger, returning from a year-long suspension without missing a beat.
Jul 25, 2026
Magomed Zaynukov Runs Record to 10-0 With Statement UFC Debut in Abu Dhabi
The Team Nurmagomedov prospect shut out fellow unbeaten Damian Rzepecki 30-27 across all three cards — then aimed a jab at Ilia Topuria.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev's Title Dream on the Line vs. Guskov in Abu Dhabi
One loss removed from the belt, Ankalaev headlines UFC Abu Dhabi against a short-notice Guskov who's finished 15 of 18 wins.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev vs. Guskov: Redemption Fight or Rankings Heist at UFC Abu Dhabi?
Magomed Ankalaev hadn't lost since 2018 before Alex Pereira got to him. Now Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1) takes a short-notice swing at his spot near the top of 205.
Jul 25, 2026
Abdul Hussein Chokes Out Cody Gibson to Run His Streak to Nine
The bantamweight newcomer stayed patient through early trouble and finished a TUF 31 finalist in Round 3 — his ninth straight win and finish.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Returns Against Guskov as Rountree Injury Reshapes Abu Dhabi
The former light heavyweight champ makes his first walk since losing his belt to Pereira in October, facing a No. 9 short-notice replacement.
Jul 25, 2026
Islam Dulatov Out of UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Stay, Card Drops to 12
The unbeaten-since-2020 welterweight, 12-1, withdrew on fight day with an infection, scrapping his main-card bout with Wellington Turman.
Jul 25, 2026
UFC Abu Dhabi Drops a Main Card Bout Hours Before the First Bell
Islam Dulatov's hospitalization scraps his welterweight clash with Wellington Turman, leaving Saturday's card at 12 fights instead of 13.
Jul 25, 2026
Ponzinibbio Draws on Argentina's Grit Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Return
Back after 15 months out, the 39-year-old faces four-week replacement Sam Patterson — and says his mileage trumps a hot prospect's résumé.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev's Road Back Starts vs Guskov, 90 Seconds After His Reign Ended
Ankalaev returns from an under-90-second KO loss to Pereira against a short-notice Guskov, who's 18-3-1 with 15 knockouts and a top-5 spot up for grabs.
Jul 24, 2026
Valter Walker's Heel-Hook Streak Has Him Chasing a Ronda Rousey Blueprint
The 11th-ranked heavyweight has four straight first-round heel-hook finishes. He faces Thomas Petersen on Saturday in Abu Dhabi with a champion's template in mind.
Jul 24, 2026
Ankalaev vs Guskov: Ex-Champ Returns to Abu Dhabi After Pereira KO
Former light heavyweight king Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) headlines UFC Abu Dhabi against #9 Bogdan Guskov and his 15 knockouts. Special daytime start on July 25.
Jul 24, 2026
Ponzinibbio, 13 Years Into His UFC Run, Faces Rising Sam Patterson in Abu Dhabi
The 39-year-old Argentine says money isn't the point anymore — he's chasing the challenge against a prospect who'd finished four straight before losing to MVP.
Jul 23, 2026
Steve Erceg Chases a Third Straight Win and a Top-8 Spot in Abu Dhabi
The former UFC 301 title challenger fights Ramazan Temirov on July 25, eyeing a third consecutive win after a rough 2-loss stretch nearly derailed his run.
Jul 23, 2026