Abu Dhabi weigh-in results for Ankalaev versus Guskov fight night
Weigh-In Results for Main Card
The official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov, taking place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, have been released. The event features a light heavyweight headliner between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. Both fighters successfully made weight for their five-round main event bout, with Magomed Ankalaev weighing in at 205.5 pounds and Bogdan Guskov also at 205.5 pounds.
The co-main event, a flyweight bout, will see Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov compete. Both athletes weighed in at 126 pounds, meeting the requirements for their fight. Another welterweight contest is scheduled between Islam Dulatov, who weighed 171 pounds, and Wellington Turman, who came in at 170 pounds.
In the lightweight division, Ismael Bonfim and Axel Sola both weighed 155.5 pounds. A light heavyweight bout between Magomed Tuchalov and Brendson Ribeiro also took place during the weigh-ins. Magomed Tuchalov registered at 205.5 pounds, while Brendson Ribeiro weighed 206 pounds.
Additionally, Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis, competing in a lightweight bout, both weighed in at 156 pounds. The bantamweight fight features Cody Gibson at 136 pounds and Abdul Hussein at 135.5 pounds.
Event Details and Predictions
The UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov event is set to begin with prelims at 9am ET / 6am PT on Saturday, followed by the main card at 12pm ET / 9am PT. The entire event will be available for streaming on Paramount+. This event marks the UFC‘s return to the UAE capital in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
Predictions for the main card suggest that Magomed Ankalaev is favored to win his light heavyweight bout against Bogdan Guskov, potentially by TKO in the middle rounds. Ankalaev, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, is returning to the Octagon after losing his belt last year. Guskov is stepping in as a short-notice replacement for Khalil Rountree Jr., who was injured.
In the co-main event, Ramazan Temirov is predicted to win against Steve Erceg via decision in what is expected to be a closely contested flyweight fight. For the welterweight bout, Islam Dulatov is anticipated to secure an easy win over Wellington Turman, possibly by first-round knockout. Another predicted outcome is Magomed Zaynukov winning his lightweight debut against Damian Rzepecki by decision in what could be a Fight of the Night candidate.
The heavyweight bout between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune is expected to go the distance, with Kuniev predicted to win by decision. In another welterweight matchup, Abubakar Vagaev is predicted to win by decision against Saygid Izagakhmaev. Vagaev is making his UFC debut in this fight.
Preliminary Card Outlook
The preliminary card also features several anticipated matchups. In a heavyweight bout, Valter Walker is predicted to win by submission against Thomas Petersen, potentially with a heel hook. Walker has a recent record of four consecutive wins by heel hook. Dustin Jacoby, a veteran fighter, is expected to extend his three-fight win streak by defeating newcomer Muhammad Saidov via TKO in their light heavyweight contest, leveraging his greater UFC experience.
A welterweight fight between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Sam Patterson is also on the preliminary card. Patterson is predicted to win by KO in the first round against Ponzinibbio, who is nearing the end of his MMA career. In a lightweight bout, Axel Sola is predicted to defeat Ismael Bonfim by TKO, with Bonfim potentially fatiguing in the second round.
Another light heavyweight bout features Magomed Tuchalov, a debutant, who is predicted to achieve a first-round knockout victory over Brendson Ribeiro. Nurullo Aliev is expected to win his lightweight fight against Mike Davis by unanimous decision, consistently taking Davis down. Finally, Abdul Hussein, another debutant with high expectations, is predicted to win his bantamweight bout against Cody Gibson by submission, announcing himself as a new contender in the UFC.
Source: ufc.com
