Ankalaev Favored to Beat Guskov in 3 Rounds as UFC Abu Dhabi Card Takes Shape
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 24
Ankalaev Favored to Beat Guskov in 3 Rounds as UFC Abu Dhabi Card Takes Shape
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 24
Summary
Magomed Ankalaev is picked to stop Bogdan Guskov in the third round in Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi main event, his first fight since Alex Pereira knocked him out in under 90 seconds at UFC 320.
Bogdan Guskov enters on a five-fight winning streak after replacing Khalil Rountree Jr., who withdrew, turning the headliner into a high-risk chance for Guskov to break into the light heavyweight top five.
The card’s other notable picks back Ramazan Temirov over Steve Erceg, Islam Dulatov over Wellington Turman, and Magomed Zaynukov in a close UFC debut against Damian Rzepecki.
Rizvan Kuniev is also favored over Tyrell Fortune, while Abubakar Vagaev is projected to win his debut by decision over Saygid Izagakhmaev.
UFC Abu Dhabi takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena, with a 7-fight prelim card starting at 9 a.m. ET and a 6-fight main card at 12 p.m. ET on Paramount+.