RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesBogdan
Guskov has addressed his loss to Magomed
Ankalaev .
Guskov (18-4-1) stepped up on 14 days’ notice to replace Khalil
Rountree against Ankalaev (21-2-1) in the main event of the
Ultimate Fighting Championship ’s recent Fight Night in Abu
Dhabi. Guskov never quite found momentum as Ankalaev slowly and
steadily picked him apart. The former UFC champion eventually took
the Uzbek contender down and finished him with ground-and-pound in
the final round. Bogdan Guskov discusses his defeat against Magomed Ankalaev and
his plans after UFC Abu Dhabi
Guskov apologized to his fans and thanked them for their unwavering
support. He vowed to bounce back stronger from his defeat at
UFC Abu Dhabi .
“I’m sorry to everyone who believed in me,” Guskov wrote on X.
“That night wasn’t my night, but I’m grateful for everyone who
stood behind me and supported me through this journey. Thank you
for all the kind words and messages. I’ll learn from this, come
back stronger. I’m not done yet.”
This was Guskov’s first loss since a submission defeat in his UFC
debut in 2023. “Hitman” had bounced back from that result with a
four-fight finishing streak before fighting Jan
Blachowicz to a draw last year. I’m sorry to everyone who
believed in me. That night wasn’t my night, but I’m grateful for
everyone who stood behind me and supported me through this journey.
Thank you for all the kind words and messages. I’ll learn from
this, come back stronger. I’m not done yet. 🇺🇿🔥🦁— Bogdan “Hitman”
Guskov (@BogdanGuskov)
July 27, 2026
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