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T.J. Dillashaw: 'Point fighter' Magomed Ankalaev is 'just so boring'

T.J. Dillashaw: 'Point fighter' Magomed Ankalaev is 'just so boring'

T.J. Dillashaw did not enjoy watching Magomed Ankalaev's win over Bogdan Guskov.
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Chris Weidman Defends Magomed Ankalaev Amid Criticism Over UFC Abu Dhabi Performance

Chris Weidman Defends Magomed Ankalaev Amid Criticism Over UFC Abu Dhabi Performance

Chris Weidman Defends Magomed Ankalaev Amid Criticism Over UFC Abu Dhabi Performance
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 28: Ramazan Temirov enters top 15

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 28: Ramazan Temirov enters top 15

Check out the latest rankings update following UFC Fight Night 282 and PFL Washington.
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The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 282 winner and loser reactions

The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 282 winner and loser reactions

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen in the aftermath of UFC Abu Dhabi from the winning and losing athletes.
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Bogdan Guskov Reflects on Defeat to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov Reflects on Defeat to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov Reflects on Defeat to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi
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On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Abu Dhabi

On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Abu Dhabi

Matchmaking following UFC Abu Dhabi
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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Magomed Ankalaev after UFC Abu Dhabi win?

Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Magomed Ankalaev after UFC Abu Dhabi win?

Magomed Ankalaev failed to excite in his UFC Abu Dhabi win, but will that hold him back from another big fight in a thin division?
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Carlos Ulberg lays out how he would book UFC light heavyweight title contender picture

Carlos Ulberg lays out how he would book UFC light heavyweight title contender picture

Carlos Ulberg eyes numerous title challengers
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Spinning Back Clique: UFC Abu Dhabi wrap, Jean's PFL title, Parnasse

Spinning Back Clique: UFC Abu Dhabi wrap, Jean's PFL title, Parnasse

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Magomed Ankalaev's TKO win at UFC Abu Dhabi, Thad Jean's PFL title win, and more.
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Magomed Ankalaev Open to Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Contention

Magomed Ankalaev Open to Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Contention

Magomed Ankalaev Open to Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Contention
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Magomed Ankalaev Proposes Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Uncertainty

Magomed Ankalaev Proposes Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Uncertainty

Magomed Ankalaev Proposes Fight with Paulo Costa Amid UFC Title Uncertainty
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Matches to make after busy combat sports weekend including UFC, PFL and boxing

Matches to make after busy combat sports weekend including UFC, PFL and boxing

UFC Abu Dhabi went down yesterday (Sat., July 25, 2026) inside Etihad Arena (a.k.a. Fight Island) in United Arab Emirates which saw Magomed Ankalaev stop Bogdan Guskov in the fifth and final round of their Light Heavyweight main event (highlights). But UFC wasn’t the only show on during a busy sports weekend that also included […]