The weigh-ins for UFC Abu Dhabi, featuring Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker, are officially in the books. All fighters successfully made weight, setting the stage for an exciting night of fights. Ankalaev has also been making headlines by calling out Alex Pereira for a trilogy fight, even after Pereira seemingly laughed off the challenge. It's clear Ankalaev is ready to prove himself against the best.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- Conor McGregor gives fans a glimpse into his recovery process in new video (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in video: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (MMA Fighting)
- Former UFC Champion Reveals They Are Working as a Delivery Driver (LowKick MMA)
- Alexander Poppeck Steps in to Make UFC Debut on August 1st in Serbia in an enticing battle (LowKick MMA)
- UFC Betting Breakdown: Navajo Stirling vs. Jan Blachowicz (LowKick MMA)
- UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov weigh-in results (MMA Weekly)
- Account Claiming To Be Ian Machado Garry’s Brother Tears Into Him Over Family, Layla And Missed Funeral (LowKick MMA)
- Live: UFC Abu Dhabi early weigh ins results | Ankalaev vs. Guskov (MMA Mania)
- UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in video: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (Yahoo Sports)
- Magomed Ankalaev Claps Back After Alex Pereira Laughs Off Trilogy Callout On Instagram, “He Must Have Just Woken Up” (LowKick MMA)
- ONE Championship Signs Trio Of World-Class MMA Talents, Adding To A Wave Of New Arrivals (ONE Championship)
- ONE Championship Signs Trio Of World-Class MMA Talents, Adding To A Wave Of New Arrivals (Yahoo Sports)
- Reports: Tsarukyan ready for UFC title fight in September (Frontkick Online)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the July 24, 2026 edition of the daily show.