Fighters take part in open workouts ahead of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: The buildup to UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov continued on Wednesday as fans packed Yas Mall for the UFC Open Workouts, catching a first glimpse of some of the event’s biggest stars before they step into the Octagon at Etihad Arena this Saturday.
Main event athletes Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov took part in the workouts, alongside undefeated lightweight prospect Magomed “Chanko” Zaynukov and rising welterweight star Islam Dulatov, with all four showcasing their skills in front of passionate MMA fans as Abu Dhabi Showdown Week gathered momentum.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Ankalaev will look to reinforce his place among the division’s elite when he faces Uzbekistan’s Guskov in Saturday's headline bout. Speaking after the Open Workouts, the Russian said competing in Abu Dhabi always feels special.
“It’s going to be a very interesting fight, and I expect domination on my side. You can really feel the support here in Abu Dhabi. So many people have traveled from my hometown to be here, and every time I fight here it feels like a home arena,” Ankalaev said.
