UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree Announced
Key Questions
Who is headlining the UFC Abu Dhabi event?
Magomed Ankalaev will face Khalil Rountree in the light heavyweight main event. The event date remains to be determined.
What are the recent results for the main event fighters?
Ankalaev returns after losing the title to Alex Pereira while Rountree comes off a loss to Jiri Prochazka.
Who else is scheduled for the UFC Abu Dhabi card?
Umar Nurmagomedov is also booked for the event.
UFC Abu Dhabi event will feature a light heavyweight main event between Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree. Ankalaev returns after losing the title to Alex Pereira; Rountree comes off a loss to Jiri Prochazka. Umar Nurmagomedov also on the card. Event date TBD.
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Updated Jun 1, 2026