UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov odds, what to know

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Magomed Ankalaev finds himself an even bigger favorite against his new opponent at UFC Fight Night 282.

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov preview​

Ankalaev (21-2-1 MMA, 12-2-1 UFC) was scheduled to face Khalil Rountree in the main event, but an injury forced the former title challenger out of the bout. Instead, Ankalaev will face rising light heavyweight contender Bogdan Guskov. The 34-year-old dethroned Alex Pereira at UFC 313 to become light heavyweight champion, but lost their rematch at UFC 320 this past October.

Unbeaten in his past five fights, Guskov (18-3-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC) is coming off a majority draw against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 323 in December. The pair were scheduled to run things back at UFC Fight Night 282 in Serbia, but Guskov was pulled to replace Rountree against Ankalaev. Guskov boasts a 100 percent finish rate in his wins.

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov odds​

According to FanDuel, former UFC champion Ankalaev is a -500 favorite to beat Guskov, who is a +340 underdog.

How to watch Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov​

Where: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov odds, what to know

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