UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event Changed After an Injury

UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event Changed After an Injury

Magomed Ankalaev has a new opponent for UFC Abu Dhabi next Saturday at the Etihad Arena. The former champion was supposed to take on former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. According to the UFC, Rountree Jr. has suffered an injury and is out of the fight.Tenth-ranked Bogdan Guskov, who was supposed to rematch Jan Blachowicz […] The post UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event Changed After an Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

Rountree Injury Makes Way for New UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event

An injury to Khalil Rountree Jr. has paved the way for a new main event at UFC Abu Dhabi later this month. Announced on Monday, the Fight Night card on July 25, 2026 will now be headlined by Rountree’s original opponent, Magomed Ankalaev (20-2-1, 1NC), taking on rising light heavyweight Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1). A former light heavyweight champion, Ankalaev will be competing for the first time since losing the belt to the man from which he won it,…

Magomed Ankalaev Addresses Change in His UFC Abu Dhabi Opponent 12 Days Out of The Main Event

Magomed Ankalaev remained one of the biggest names in the light heavyweight division until last year, as the undisputed champion. The post Magomed Ankalaev Addresses Change in His UFC Abu Dhabi Opponent 12 Days Out of The Main Event appeared first on FirstSportz.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Rocked By Injury As Main Event Undergoes Massive Overhaul Ahead Of July 25 Showdown

UFC Abu Dhabi will move forward with a new main event. The UFC is set to make its annual return to the United Arab Emirates with an event on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The card was originally scheduled to be headlined by a pivotal light heavyweight clash between ex-champion Magomed Ankalaev and former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. It's going DOWN in the desert! Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at #UFCAbuDhabi @Visi…