• All 18 of Guskov's professional victories have come inside the distance, with 13 ending in the first round
• Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.ae for the July 25 event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 July 2026: UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced a new light heavyweight main event for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT: ANKALAEV vs GUSKOV, taking place on Saturday, 25 July, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Bogdan Guskov steps into the headline bout after Khalil Rountree Jr. was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Known for his devastating knockout power, No. 10 ranked light heavyweight Bogdan 'Hitman' Guskov (18-3-1, fighting out of Uzbekistan) joins on short notice for a blockbuster clash with former UFC light heavyweight champion and No. 1 ranked Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1, fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia).

One of the division's most dangerous finishers, Guskov boasts 18 wins from 18 finishes, including 13 first-round stoppages. Unbeaten in his last five fights, the 33-year-old now heads into his first UFC main event against one of the sport's elite competitors, with the opportunity to make the biggest statement of his career.

Tickets, starting from AED 195, are on sale now via Ticketmaster.ae for UFC Fight Night on July 25 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.