Magomed Ankalaev celebrates after his victory over Bogdan Guskov in their light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Victor Besa / The National
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Magomed Ankalaev is the top-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ankalaev v Rountree to headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Former light heavyweight champ Ankalaev returns to the octagon for the first time since dropping his title to Alex Pereira at UFC 320

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UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July

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