Promotional poster for UFC Abu Dhabi : Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Magomed Ankalaev seeks to return to the path towards the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) after losing the category title to Alex Poatan . However, despite being a former Ultimate champion, the Russian will face a dangerous opponent, Bogdan Guskov, in the main fight of UFC Abu Dhabi , this Saturday (25). According to bookmakers, 'Big Ank' appears as a big favorite to win the confrontation against the Uzbek athlete, who arrives motivated by the opportunity to enter the group of the main names in the division.
According to Stake , Guskov is the underdog in the match. A victory for the Uzbek pays 4,90 for every real bet, meaning a R$100 bet would return R$490 if he wins. On the other hand, someone investing the same amount on Ankalaev would receive R$118 if the Dagestani wins.
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Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev boasts a professional record of 21 wins, two losses, and one draw. Meanwhile, Bogdan Guskov has a career record of 18 wins, three losses, and one draw.
Steve Erceg (1,95) x Ramazan Temirov (1,86)
Erceg focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the co-main event, Ramazan Temirov is a slight favorite against Steve Erceg , a former flyweight (up to 56,7 kg) title challenger. According to the official UFC betting site in Brazil , a R$100 bet on the Uzbek fighter would yield R$186 if he wins. On the other hand, someone betting the same amount on his opponent could receive R$195 if the Australian wins.
Islam Dulatov (1,11) x Wellington Turman (6,50)
Dulatov promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Islam Dulatov is the top favorite at the event. The German faces Wellington Turman on the main card and is heavily favored in the welterweight bout (up to 77,1 kg). A win for the German, who will represent Turkey, pays R$1,11 for every real bet, while a victory for the Brazilian pays R$6,50.
Valter Walker (1,55) x Thomas Petersen (2,45)
Walter Walker promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Valter Walker enters the final fight of the preliminary card as the favorite. With four consecutive victories by calf submission, the Brazilian arrives at UFC Abu Dhabi as the favorite, with odds of 1,55 — meaning a return of R$ 155 on a R$ 100 bet in case of victory. Now, those who bet on Thomas Petersen will receive R$ 245 for every R$ 100 invested.
Ismael Bonfim (2,60) x Axel Sola (1,50)
Marreta (left) and Marretinha (right) promote a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Ismael Marreta , looking to get back on the winning track after two consecutive defeats, is considered the underdog against Axel. The Brazilian has odds of (2,60), while his French rival is listed at (1,50).
Magomed Tuchalov (1,11)
Brendson makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the first fight involving a Brazilian on the preliminary card, Brendson Ribeiro enters as the second biggest underdog of the event against Magomed Tuchalov . Undefeated with six wins in professional MMA, the Dubai native has odds of 1,11 — which means a return of R$ 111 on a R$ 100 bet in case of victory. Those betting on Brendson will receive R$ 640 for every R$ 100 invested.
UFC Abu Dhabi technical sheet
Date: July 25 of 2026
Time: From 10pm (Brasília time)
Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time , Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (13pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Magomed Ankalaev (1,18 m) vs. Bogdan Guskov (4,90 m)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Steve Erceg (1,95 m) vs. Ramazan Temirov (1,86 m)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Islam Dulatov (1,11) x Wellington Turman (6,50)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Magomed Zaynukov (1,32) x Damian Rzepecki (3,40)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Rizvan Kuniev (1,30) x Tyrell Fortune (3,50)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Abubakar Vagaev (1,38 m) x Saygid Izagakhmaev (3,05 m)
PRELIMINARY CARD (10pm Brasília time)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Valter Walker (1,55 m) vs. Thomas Petersen (2,45 m)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Dustin Jacoby (1,57 m) vs. Muhammad Saidov (2,40 m)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Santiago Ponzinibbio (4,50 m) vs. Sam Patterson (1,21 m)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ismael Marreta (2,60) x Axel Sola (1,50)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Magomed Tuchalov (1,11) x Brendson Ribeiro (6,40)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Nurullo Aliev (1,43) x Mike Davis (2,80)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Gibson (4,90 m) vs. Abdul Hussein (1,18 m)
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