Magomed Ankalaev is slated to face Khalil Rountree in a high-profile light heavyweight matchup at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Ankalaev enters the UFC bout with a 21-2-1 professional record, including 12-2-1 in the promotion, and is listed by Betway as a -333 favorite, with Rountree a +250 underdog. Rountree brings a 14-7 professional mark and a 10-7 UFC record into the fight.
Ankalaev’s recent run includes a unanimous decision win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313 that ended Pereira’s light heavyweight title reign, followed by a first-round TKO loss to Pereira in their rematch at UFC 320.
Rountree previously earned a shot at Pereira’s light heavyweight title at UFC 307 after a five-fight winning streak. After that loss, he rebounded with a win over Jamahal Hill before being stopped by Jiri Prochazka in his next outing.
