UFC Legends Ankalaev & Rountree Jr. to Face-Off in Abu Dhabi

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev will face title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on July 25th, 2026.
The event adds another UFC card to Abu Dhabi's sporting calendar, with Ankalaev looking to defend his position at the top of the light heavyweight division against one of its hardest-hitting contenders.
Etihad Arena has become one of the UFC's regular international venues, hosting multiple Fight Nights and pay-per-view events as part of Abu Dhabi's long-running partnership with the promotion.