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Bogdan Guskov Replaces Rountree to Face Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi

7/17/2026

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UFC announced that Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan will replace Khalil Rountree Jr. to face Magomed Ankalaev on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
Bogdan Guskov had been scheduled to fight UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade on Aug. 1.
Magomed Ankalaev is seeking a rebound after losing the light-heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in October 2023.
Paulo Costa declined the fight, citing less than 14 days notice, a 16-hour flight and no pay.

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UFC announced that Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan will replace Khalil Rountree Jr. to face Magomed Ankalaev on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
Bogdan Guskov had been scheduled to fight UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade on Aug. 1.
Magomed Ankalaev is seeking a rebound after losing the light-heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in October 2023.
Paulo Costa declined the fight, citing less than 14 days notice, a 16-hour flight and no pay.