The UFC returns with another high-stakes light heavyweight matchup as Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov prepare to headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.
Like every athlete competing on the card, everyone must meet the required weight limit, as one of the most important steps before tomorrow's Fight Night.
Below is a closer look at what Ankalaev and Guskov are expected to earn and how their projected payouts compare to previous appearances inside the Octagon.
Main Card Weigh-Ins
Light Heavyweight | Magomed Ankalaev (205.5) | Bogdan Guskov (205.5) |
Flyweight | Steve Erceg (126) | Ramazan Temirov (126) |
Welterweight | Islam Dulatov (171) | Wellington Turman (170) |
Lightweight | Magomed Zaynukov (155.5) | Damian Rzepecki (155.5) |
Heavyweight | Rizvan Kuniev (265.5) | Tyrell Fortune (258) |
Welterweight | Abubakar Vagaev (171) | Saygid Izagkhamaev (171) |
Prelims Weigh-Ins
Heavyweight | Valter Walker (248) | Thomas Petersen (245) |
Light Heavyweight | Dustin Jacoby (205) | Muhammad Saidov (206) |
Welterweight | Santiago Ponzinibbio (171) | Sam Patterson (170.5) |
Lightweight | Ismael Bonfim (155.5) | Axel Sola (155.5) |
Light Heavyweight | Magomed Tuchalov (205.5) | Brendson Ribeiro (206) |
Lightweight | Nurullo Aliev (156) | Mike Davis (156) |
Bantamweight | Cody Gibson (136) | Abdul Hussein (135.5) |
Notable Weigh-In Results
All athletes successfully met their required weight requirements ahead of UFC Fight Night.
Ankalaev vs. Guskov Fight Purse
The UFC does not release official athlete salaries, here are estimations of what Ankalaev and Guskov could earn for their appearances.
Magomed Ankalaev's estimated fight payout is projected to be roughly $200,000 to $400,000. As the No. 1 ranked athlete in the light heavyweight division, it is common for athletes at that level to receive a six-figure base, reflecting their status as a top contender. Ankalaev's biggest single payday came at UFC 320, when he defended his light heavyweight title earning approximately $2.25 million.
Bogdan Guskov has not made as many UFC appearances at Magomed Ankalaev, and that experience difference is relfected in his projected payoutfor the matchup. Guskov is projected to earn approximately $53,000 to $55,000 in base pay. However, a victory could significantly increase his total earnings through additional win bonuses and performance incentives. Guskov's biggest payday came at UFC 311, where he earned roughly $86,000.
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