UFC Abu Dhabi is less than 24 hours away … It all goes down this weekend (Sat., July 25, 2026) inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the main event, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev returns to action against up-and-comer Bogdan Guskov.

Robelis Despaigne's activity landed him back in the UFC.

It was recently claimed that a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira, for the latter’s symbolic BMF title, will headline in California. A number of other notable names have since been reported for the undercard, and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull is the latest.

Magomed Zaynukov, known for the ‘John Pork’ meme, debuts on UFC Abu Dhabi card.

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing around the globe this weekend.

Kamaru Usman bit off more than he could chew against a legitimate middleweight. Faced with a hulking 185-pounder like Dricus du Plessis, Usman couldn't get it done at UFC Fight Ni

Dana White stands by his belief that freedom of speech much be protected at all times, but even he couldn’t help but rip UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit for his comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama at the UFC White House card in June.

Ian Machado Garry sees himself as the biggest underdog ever as a title challenger – even though the odds suggest otherwise.