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The surprise fight of UFC Abu Dhabi 2026: Guskov crushes Ankalaev in record time
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On July 25, 2026, UFC Abu Dhabi delivered a surprise fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov after Khalil Rountree’s withdrawal. Discover how Guskov turned this opportunity into domination in under 60 seconds.
To remember:
- Improvised fight at UFC Abu Dhabi 2026: Ankalaev vs Guskov after Rountree’s withdrawal.
- Guskov accepts the fight in under a minute, with no preparation time.
- Express domination: Guskov crushes Ankalaev in 1 minute flat.
On July 25, 2026, UFC Abu Dhabi was initially set to feature Magomed Ankalaev against Khalil Rountree. But just hours before the fight, bad news changed everything: Rountree was injured, making an urgent replacement necessary. That’s when Bogdan Guskov, usually on standby for last-minute opportunities, seized the chance.
Unlike other stars like Jan Blachowicz, who require weeks of preparation, Guskov accepted the fight in under 60 seconds. A responsiveness that surprised more than one observer. With no rest time or carefully crafted strategy, he went toe-to-toe with Ankalaev, a formidable opponent.
And the least we can say is that the impact was immediate. In record time, Guskov imposed his game, dominating Ankalaev with deadly efficiency. The fight, expected to last several rounds, ended in under two minutes. A feat that left its mark and proved that in the Octagon, preparation isn’t always the key to victory.
That night, Guskov didn’t just win a fight: he wrote a page in UFC Abu Dhabi history, turning an improvised opportunity into a stunning domination.