UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov-Streaming Options

The upcoming UFC event will create plenty of historic moments along with pivotal fighters. This time, numerous fighters are ready to prove their durability and determination in the upcoming event. Meanwhile, fans are eager to watch the UFC Fight Night main event inside the octagon. A highly anticipated UFC Fight Night will take place at Etihad Arena on July 25, 2026. The UFC Fight Night will feature a light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov.

UFC Fight Night events take place regularly in the United States. In particular, this weekend UFC Fight Night will take place in the United Arab Emirates. MMA fans can expect one of the fighters to achieve a historic milestone victory. The upcoming UFC Fight Night will feature two fighters who are well-experienced and strong contenders in the MMA world.

Previous UFC Battles and Rivalries

Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman in a previous UFC event. Meanwhile, Fatima Kline defeated Tabatha Ricci via decision in the third round.

Additionally, Tommy McMillen earned a win against Alberto Montes via KO/TKO in the third round. On the prelims card, Jose Miguel Delgado defeated Austin Bashi in a featherweight bout. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani earned a win over Seokhyeon Ko via decision in the third round. Additionally, Ezra Elliot defeated Damien Anderson in a featherweight bout, while Alden Coria earned a third-round victory over Stewart Nicoll. Dione Barbosa ultimately won their women’s bout against Anna Melisano by submitting her in the first round.

UFC Fight Night Event Background

The UFC Fight Night is also known as UFC Fight Night 282. This event will mark the promotion’s 23rd visit to Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, a light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr. was originally scheduled as the headline event. However, Rountree Jr. withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Bogdan Guskov.

A newly added heavyweight bout between Louie Sutherland and Gökhan Saricam was scheduled for the event. Furthermore, newcomers Magomedrasul Gasanov and Abubakar Vagaev were scheduled in a middleweight bout. Magomedrasul Gasanov, however, withdrew for undisclosed reasons, and Saygid Izagakhmaev replaced him. The matchup was shifted to a welterweight bout. A bantamweight bout between Muin Gafurov and Abdul Hussein was scheduled for the event. However, Gafurov withdrew due to a leg injury and was replaced by Cody Gibson.

Career Backgrounds of Both Fighters

Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev was born in Russia, into an Avar family. He became fascinated with wrestling during his childhood. He began training in wrestling while also focusing on his education. Furthermore, he gained experience in combat sambo and earned the title of Master of Sports. Ankalaev began his MMA career in 2014 and recorded eight consecutive wins between 2014 and 2017. His major achievements include being a world champion in amateur MMA and becoming the Russian champion.

Additionally, Magomed Ankalaev recorded nine consecutive victories between 2018 and 2022. He has delivered inconsistent performances between 2022 and 2025. Now, Magomed Ankalaev is ready to face Bogdan Guskov inside the octagon.

Bogdan Guskov

Bogdan Guskov was born in Uzbekistan to an ethnic Russian family. He grew up in poverty, and he became involved in sports early in childhood. His full name is Bogdan Vladimirovich Guskov. He started with athletics and volleyball before developing an interest in street fighting. Although his mother disapproved of martial arts, he remained determined to pursue a career in MMA. During his teenage years, Guskov started with kickboxing and boxing.

Guskov became dissatisfied with boxing and kickboxing. Nevertheless, he switched to MMA in 2015 and won two consecutive fights from 2015 to 2016. Then, he struggled with consistent performances throughout 2025. Bogdan Guskov was added to the upcoming UFC event as a replacement opponent. He will show his resilience and early-stage winning form to make it in this event.    

Event Details for the UFC Fight Night

Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov

Date: July 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST

Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates.

How can I watch Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov Fight?

The UFC Fight Night will be broadcast on UFC Fight Pass or by regional sports content providers in Canada. In the light heavyweight bout, Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov will compete in the MMA world.

Fans can see the UFC Fight Night on Paramount+ in the United States. The main card features a light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov.

The UFC Fight Night will feature Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov on HBO Max in Ireland. In addition, the UFC events will be available on UFC Fight Pass, which provides live coverage, replays, and exclusive fight content.

In the United Kingdom, the UFC Fight Night will be live-streamed on TNT Sports. In the light heavyweight title fight, Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov will battle inside the octagon. Every electrifying exchange from this bout clash will live on the TNT Sports app. UFC fans want to see the highlights and replays of UFC events.

In India, fans can watch the UFC Fight Night on Sony LIV. This UFC event will feature a clash between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. This event will be streamed on the Sony LIV app and broadcast on Sony Sports Network TV channels.

The UFC Fight Night will be streamed on ESPN+, featuring Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. The UFC event can be seen with a UFC Fight Pass subscription, which provides live coverage and replays.

In South Africa, UFC Fight Night will air on SuperSport. The main card features Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov for the light heavyweight title. This platform will be available on SuperSport Action or SuperSport Grandstand television sports networks.

Fans can also experience the upcoming UFC Fight Night live on bet365.com! Stay connected with us to keep up with all the thrilling moments.

Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov Fight Card

Main Card

Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)

Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov (Flyweight)

Islam Dutatov vs Wellington Turman (Welterweight)

Magomed Zaynukov vs Damian Rzepecki (Lightweight)

Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune (Heavyweight)

Ismael Bonfim vs Axel Sola (Lightweight)

Prelims

Valter Walker vs Thomas Peterson (Heavyweight)

Uran Satybaldiev vs Dustin Jacoby (Light Heavyweight)

Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Sam Patterson (Welterweight)

Magomed Tuchalov vs Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)

Nurullo Aliev vs Mike Davis (Lightweight)

Magomed Ankalaev Bio and Stats

Nationality	Russian
Age	34
Height	6’3”
Reach	75”
Total Fights	24
Record	20-2-1 (10 Knockouts)

Bogdan Guskov Bio and Stats

Nationality	Uzbek
Age	33
Height	6’3”
Reach	76”
Total Fights	22
Record	18-3-1 (15 Knockouts)

A Look at Both Fighters’ MMA Records

Magomed Ankalaev

S.No	Opponents	Result	Type
1	Vasily Babich	Win	Decision (majority)
2	Denić Strahinja	Win	Decision (unanimous)
3	Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov	Win	Decision (unanimous)
4	Lloyd Marshbanks	Win	TKO (submission to punches)
5	Artur Astakhov	Win	Decision (unanimous)
6	Maxim Grishin	Win	TKO (punches)
7	Wagner Prado	Win	KO (punches)
8	Celso Ricardo da Silva	Win	KO (punches)
9	Paul Craig	Loss	Submission (triangle choke)
10	Marcin Prachnio	Win	TKO (head kick and punches)
11	Klidson Abreu	Win	Decision (unanimous)
12	Dalcha Lungiambula	Win	KO (front kick and punch)
13	Ion Cuțelaba	Win	TKO (head kicks and punches)
14	Ion Cuțelaba	Win	KO (punches)
15	Nikita Krylov	Win	Decision (unanimous)
16	Volkan Oezdemir	Win	Decision (unanimous)
17	Thiago Santos	Win	Decision (unanimous)
18	Anthony Smith	Win	TKO (punches)
19	Jan Błachowicz	Draw	Draw (split)
20	Johnny Walker	NC	NC (illegal knee)
21	Johnny Walker	Win	KO (punches)
22	Aleksandar Rakić	Win	Decision (unanimous)
23	Alex Pereira	Win	Decision (unanimous)
24	Alex Pereira	Loss	TKO (punches and elbows)

Bogdan Guskov

S.No	Opponents	Result	Type
1	Biksultan Sabyrzhanov	Win	TKO (punches)
2	Abdulkhalik Magomedov	Win	KO (punches)
3	Arkadiy Lisin	Loss	Decision (unanimous)
4	Dmitry Soloviev	Win	KO (punches)
5	Ivan Lunechka	Win	TKO (punches)
6	Ilya Gunenko	Win	KO (punch)
7	Taro Blaglo	Win	KO (punch)
8	Alikhan Magomedov	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
9	Konstantin Andreitsev	Win	Submission (triangle choke)
10	Sergey Kalinin	Win	TKO (punches)
11	Nurlan Toktobakiev	Win	TKO (knee and punches)
12	Vyacheslav Vasilevsky	Loss	KO (punches)
13	Vadim Litvin	Win	TKO (punches)
14	Abdul Elwahab Saeed	Win	TKO (punches)
15	Alireza Vafai	Win	KO (punch)
16	Carlos Eduardo	Win	TKO (punches)
17	Volkan Oezdemir	Loss	Submission (rear-naked choke)
18	Zac Pauga	Win	KO (punches)
19	Ryan Spann	Win	TKO (punches)
20	Billy Elekana	Win	Submission (guillotine choke)
21	Nikita Krylov	Win	KO (punches)
22	Jan Błachowicz	Draw	Draw (majority)

Prediction

Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov

The UFC Fight Night features Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov for the light heavyweight title. Magomed Ankalaev is one of the leading contenders in mixed martial arts.

He is also the first Russian UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, a source of pride for his country. Ankalaev fights from the southpaw stance and has a strong background in combat sambo. Additionally, he has earned victories by both knockout and decision throughout his MMA career. He has used these skills effectively to achieve success in MMA. He hopes to bounce back with a victory over Bogdan Guskov.

On the flip side, Bogdan Guskov is one of the rising stars in the MMA world. He currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC. Additionally, he has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, and boxing, demonstrating his well-rounded, impressive skill set. In particular, Guskov has earned a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His major achievements include earning the title of Master of Sport in MMA and boxing. His fans call him “Czarevitch”, reflecting his growing popularity in the MMA community.

Even though Bogdan Guskov has earned success through knockouts and submissions, he continues to improve his overall match performance. Meanwhile, he has a weak decision game. His moderate takedown defense will help in future matchups. Bogdan Guskov has an average striking accuracy rate. Nevertheless, Guskov will be a dangerous opponent for Magomed Ankalaev inside the octagon. Based on their performances, Magomed Ankalaev will look to return to winning form in the anticipated event.

The Pick: Magomed Ankalaev via decision