Magomed Ankalaev Fights Khalil Rountree at UFC Abu Dhabi

Magomed Ankalaev will fight Khalil Rountree at UFC Abu Dhabi, looking to rebound from his title loss.

What's at stake for Magomed Ankalaev?

Ankalaev is a -333 favorite to beat Rountree, who is a +250 underdog. He went on a 13-fight unbeaten run to earn a title shot against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev defeated Pereira by unanimous decision at UFC 313.

Magomed Ankalaev's recent performance

He lost the rematch at UFC 320 by first-round TKO. Rountree went on a five-fight winning streak to earn a shot at Pereira's light heavyweight title. Ankalaev has a 21-2-1 MMA record and 12-2-1 UFC record.

How to watch Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree

The fight will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It will be broadcast on Paramount+. Rountree has a 14-7 MMA record and 10-7 UFC record. Ankalaev's last fight was on October 5, 2025, at UFC 320. He lost to Alex Pereira by first-round TKO. Rountree's last fight was on June 21, 2025, at UFC Baku. He defeated Jamahal Hill. The odds are in Ankalaev's favor, but Rountree is a dangerous striker. Ankalaev will need to be careful to avoid Rountree's powerful kicks. The fight is expected to be an exciting matchup between two top light heavyweights.