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.

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.

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.

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.