UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Born on June 2, 1992, he stands 6'3" with a professional record of 21-2-1. Known for his elite wrestling base and technical striking, his recent campaign includes a knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 320, which followed a unanimous decision victory over Pereira at UFC 313. He also holds recent wins over Aleksandar Rakić and Johnny Walker, and a split draw against Jan Błachowicz.

Bogdan Guskov

Bogdan Guskov is an Uzbekistani light heavyweight competitor in the UFC with a record of 18-3-1. Standing 6'3" with a 76-inch reach, he is known for his formidable knockout power and finishing instincts. He is currently on a strong run, most recently fighting to a majority draw against Jan Błachowicz. Prior to that, he secured a first-round stoppage of Nikita Krylov and finishes over Billy Elekana, Ryan Spann, and Zac Pauga, establishing himself as a rising force in the division.

Steve Erceg

Steve Erceg is an Australian flyweight contender in the UFC with a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses. Standing 5'8" with a 68.5-inch reach, he is known for his technical striking and well-rounded MMA foundation. Following a competitive title challenge against Alexandre Pantoja, he has recently demonstrated his resilience by securing back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Ode Osbourne in August 2025 and Tim Elliott in May 2026.

Ramazan Temirov

Ramazan Temirov is an Uzbekistan flyweight with a record of 19-2-0. Known for his explosive striking and finishing power, he is currently on an 11-fight winning streak. He has recently achieved significant success in major organizations, including a unanimous decision victory over Charles Johnson and a first-round knockout of CJ Vergara in the UFC. Prior to his UFC debut, he demonstrated his dominance in RIZIN with back-to-back first-round stoppages against Takaki Soya and Yuta Hamamoto.

Islam Dulatov

Islam Dulatov is a German welterweight standing 6'3" with an impressive professional record of 12 wins and 1 loss. Known for his finishing ability and long reach, he is currently on a 12-fight win streak. His recent performances include a first-round knockout victory against Adam Fugitt at UFC 318 and a spectacular elbow knockout of Vanilto Antunes on Dana White's Contender Series. He has also secured quick stoppages over John Palaiologos and Will Chope.

Wellington Turman

Wellington Turman is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a professional record of 18-8-0, competing in the Welterweight division of the UFC. Known for his high-level grappling skills, particularly his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he often seeks to finish opponents on the ground. In recent performances, he secured a notable submission victory over Misha Cirkunov via armbar and a decision win against Sam Alvey, before facing challenges in bouts against Andre Petroski, Randy Brown, and Jared Gooden.

Damian Rzepecki

Damian Rzepecki is an undefeated Polish lightweight fighter with a professional record of 10-0-0. Standing 178cm with a 187cm reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability involving both clinical striking and submissions. In his most recent outing, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Corneliu Rotaru Lascar at WOW 29. Prior to that, he earned three consecutive stoppages in the FEN promotion against Patryk Duński, Marcin Jabłoński, and Giorgi Esiava.

Magomed Zaynukov

Magomed Zaynukov is an undefeated Russian lightweight with a professional record of 8-0-0. Standing 5'10" with a 68-inch reach, he is known for a well-rounded fighting style that blends technical striking with effective grappling. Most recently, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Lucas Caldas at Dana White's Contender Series in October 2025. This followed decision wins over Shakhmar Sadygov and Wilian Poles, as well as consecutive knockout finishes in 2023 and 2024.

Rizvan Kuniev

Rizvan Kuniev is a Russian heavyweight athlete with a professional record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 6'4" with a background in Wushu Sanda, he is known for a versatile striking and grappling game. In his most recent outing in February 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Jailton Almeida. This followed a narrow split decision loss to Curtis Blaydes in June 2025 and a series of dominant finishes, including a first-round knockout of Hugo Cunha.

Tyrell Fortune

Tyrell Fortune is a United States heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 18-3-0. Standing 6'3" with a 75.5-inch reach, he is known for his high-level wrestling base and impactful striking. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Marcin Tybura in March 2026. Prior to that, he earned consecutive stoppage wins against Demoreo Dennis, Tony Lopez, and Myron Dennis.

Abubakar Vagaev

Abubakar Vagaev is a Russian welterweight competitor with a professional record of 24 wins and 4 losses. Standing 6'0", he is a former ACA Welterweight Champion known for his high-level wrestling and stifling pressure. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Albert Tumenov in February 2025. This followed successful decision wins against Edil Esengulov in March 2024 and Michel Prazeres in September 2023.

Saygid Izagakhmaev

Saygid Izagakhmaev is a Russian mixed martial artist with a professional record of 22 wins and 3 losses. Competing in the welterweight division, he utilizes a formidable base in Combat Sambo to dominate opponents on the ground. After a successful run in ONE Championship where he secured victories over Shinya Aoki, Zhang Lipeng, and James Nakashima, he recently made his transition to the UFC, where he faced Nicolas Dalby in a closely contested split decision.

Valter Walker

Valter Walker is a Brazilian heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC. Standing 6'6" with a 78.5-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 15 wins and 1 loss. Known for his specialized grappling, Walker is currently on a four-fight winning streak, having remarkably finished Louie Sutherland, Kennedy Nzechukwu, Don'Tale Mayes, and Junior Tafa all by heel hook in the first round. This followed a decision loss to Łukasz Brzeski in his promotional debut.

Thomas Petersen

Thomas Petersen is a United States heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-4-0. Competing in the UFC, he utilizes a strong foundation in wrestling to control opponents and dictate the pace of his matches. His recent performances include a majority decision victory over Guilherme Pat in April 2026, a competitive encounter with Vitor Petrino, and a unanimous decision win against Don'Tale Mayes. He is known for his durability and tactical grappling.

Dustin Jacoby

Dustin Jacoby is a highly technical American striker competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. Standing 6'3" with a 76-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 22-9-1. A former Glory Kickboxing title challenger, he utilizes a crisp, kickboxing-based approach to control distance. He is currently on a three-fight win streak, most recently securing knockout victories over Julius Walker, Bruno Lopes, and a third-round finish of Vitor Petrino.

Muhammad Said

Muhammad Said is an undefeated professional mixed martial artist from the United Arab Emirates with a 9-0-0 record. Competing in the Light Heavyweight division, he is known for his clinical finishing ability and high-impact striking. His recent momentum includes a first-round knockout of Luis Henrique da Silva via punches and a unanimous decision victory over Valmir da Silva. Standing 6'2", he has earned several definitive finishes through powerful head kicks and strikes.

Santiago Ponzinibbio

Santiago Ponzinibbio is an Argentine mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division of the UFC, holding a professional record of 30 wins and 9 losses. Known for his aggressive striking and knockout power, he has long been a staple of the 170-pound rankings. In his most recent outing in May 2025, he faced Daniel Rodriguez. Prior to that, he secured a third-round TKO victory over Carlston Harris in January 2025 and an overhand right knockout against Alex Morono.

Sam Patterson

Sam Patterson is a professional mixed martial artist from United Kingdom competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Standing 6'3" with a 78-inch reach, he possesses a 14-3-1 record and is known for his dangerous submission game and knockout power. His recent performances include first-round finishes over Yohan Lainesse, Kiefer Crosbie, Danny Barlow, and Trey Waters. Most recently, he displayed his durability in a unanimous decision against Michael Page in March 2026.

Ismael Bonfim

Ismael Bonfim is a Brazilian lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 20-6-0. Competing in the UFC, he is known for his explosive striking and technical prowess. His recent career trajectory includes a hard-fought encounter with Chris Padilla in November 2024 and a doctor stoppage against Nazim Sadykhov in February 2025. Previously, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Vinc Pichel at UFC 301 and a stunning flying knee knockout against Terrance McKinney.

Axel Sola

Axel Sola is a French lightweight fighter with a professional record of 12-1-1. Standing 6'0" with a 74-inch reach, he is known for a versatile skill set that blends technical striking with a high-level grappling game. He recently secured a statement victory by submitting Ismael Bonfim with a D'arce choke in the first round. This followed a competitive decision loss to Mason Jones and a dominant third-round knockout victory over Rhys McKee using a body shot and ground strikes.

Brendson Ribeiro

Brendson Ribeiro is a Brazilian light heavyweight fighter with a professional record of 17 wins and 10 losses. Standing 6'3" with a significant 81-inch reach, he is known for his finishing ability and aggressive style. In his most recent appearances, he faced Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev and Oumar Sy. Prior to that, he showcased his versatility by securing a second-round submission victory via kimura against Diyar Nurgozhay and earned a split decision win over Caio Machado.

Magomed Tuchalov

Magomed Tuchalov is an undefeated light heavyweight competitor from United Arab Emirates with a professional record of 6-0-0. Standing 6'5", he is known for his clinical finishing ability and versatile striking. Competing primarily in UAE Warriors, he recently secured a first-round knockout victory over Caio Machado. His previous successes include an elbow-strike finish against Siyaku Dumiso and a spectacular flying knee knockout against Khabib Gaziev.

Nurullo Aliev

Nurullo Aliev is an undefeated lightweight fighter from Tajikistan with a professional record of 11-0-0. Competing in the UFC, he utilizes a dominant foundation of wrestling and Combat Sambo to control his opponents. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Shem Rock in November 2025 and a unanimous decision win against Joe Solecki in January 2025. He earned his place in the promotion with a first-round ground-and-pound finish on Dana White's Contender Series.

Mike Davis

Mike Davis is an American lightweight fighter competing in the UFC with a professional record of 12 wins and 3 losses. Standing 6'0" with a 72.5-inch reach, his fighting style is anchored in high-level boxing and technical striking. His recent performances demonstrate his versatility; he most recently secured a second-round TKO victory over Mitch Ramirez in July 2025, following a competitive decision against Fares Ziam and a submission win via arm-triangle choke against Natan Levy.

Abdul Hussein

Abdul Hussein is a professional mixed martial artist from Finland who competes in the Bantamweight division. Holding a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, he is currently on an impressive 8-fight winning streak. He recently secured a first-round victory over Tyson Nam via punches in December 2025. This followed a dominant run in UAE Warriors where he achieved consecutive finishes, including a rear naked choke against Gift Walker and a bulldog choke against Eduardo Mora.

Cody Gibson

Cody Gibson is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States with a record of 21 wins and 12 losses. Standing 5'10" with a 71-inch reach, he competes in the UFC Bantamweight division. A skilled wrestler known for his technical grappling and finishing ability, his recent performances include a first-round submission victory over Brian Kelleher and a unanimous decision win against Chad Anheliger. He is a veteran of the sport known for his durability and high-level experience.