UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov fight card, start time

Magomed Ankalaev will face Bogdan Guskov in a heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight bout at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, according to MMA Mania. The card streams from Etihad Arena on Fight Island, with the Paramount+ main card starting at noon Eastern.

Guskov replaces Khalil Rountree Jr. in the headliner. The prelims begin at 9 a.m. ET, also on Paramount+. Ankalaev, the former title challenger who lost a narrow decision to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, returns to action after a four-month layoff.

UFC Abu Dhabi main card and featured prelims

The main card includes flyweight action between Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov, plus a heavyweight clash pitting Rizvan Kuniev against Tyrell Fortune. Welterweights Islam Dulatov and Wellington Turman meet in a crossover bout, while lightweights Magomed Zaynukov and Damian Rzepecki round out the top five.

Santiago Ponzinibbio fights Sam Patterson on the prelims, and Dustin Jacoby takes on Muhammad Said at 205 pounds. The full lineup remains subject to change. Bout order has not been finalized.

First bell for the early prelims is set for 9 a.m. ET on July 25.

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• MMA Mania — Latest UFC Abu Dhabi fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location | Ankalaev vs. Guskov