UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov · Light Heavyweight
B.
Bogdan Guskov
18-3-1
VS
M.
Magomed Ankalaev
21-2-1
Start
9:00 AM ET
Jul 25, 2026
Venue
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi
Broadcast
Paramount+
Win probability
M. 52.0%
B. 48.0%
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B. Guskov vs M. Ankalaev UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov · Light Heavyweight, 9:00 AM ET on Paramount+. Our model makes M. Ankalaev the favorite at 52.0%, leaning on season records. Full reasoning in the Prediction tab.

Last updated Jul 22, 4:16 PM ET · Estimated win probability based on available data, which may be delayed. Informational only — not betting advice.

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Bogdan Guskov meets Magomed Ankalaev in a UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov · Light Heavyweight bout at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. The contest gets underway at 9:00 AM ET on Paramount+. Our model currently gives M. a 52.0% win probability and B. a 48.0% chance. This is a razor-thin matchup — model confidence is low and either fighter can win.

Why Magomed Ankalaev can win: M. Ankalaev carries a 21-2-1 record into this fight. M. 21-2-1 vs B. 18-3-1 gives them a statistical lean.

Why Bogdan Guskov can win: B. Guskov enters at 18-3-1. MMA finishes can come from anywhere — style mismatches often override record-based models.

Prediction summary: MatchupLens makes Magomed Ankalaev the slim model favorite at 52.0% win probability. B. Guskov are given a 48.0% chance. Low confidence — this is a close fight by the model's inputs. Predictions are editorial analysis for entertainment only — not betting advice.

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