Magomed Ankalaev defeats Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi

Magomed Ankalaev reclaimed a win in the light‑heavyweight division by stopping short‑notice replacement Bogdan Guskov via TKO at 2:41 of the fifth round. The bout headlined UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, marking Ankalaev's first victory since losing his title to Alex Pereira in October 2025.

Guskov, who stepped in only two weeks before the fight after Khalil Rountree Jr. withdrew, posted on Instagram that he will not give up and hopes for a rematch with Ankalaev. The loss ends Guskov’s four‑fight finishing streak and drops his record to 18‑4‑1, while Ankalaev improves to 22‑2‑1.