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UFC adds explosive Abu Dhabi fight with 45 combined finishes

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated May 13, 2025 12:01 PM ET

UFC Abu Dhabi is starting to take shape.

Given the locale, the United Arab Emirates Fight Nights are typically stacked with talent. The UFC's July 26 event, headlined by Robert Whittaker fighting down the rankings against Reinier De Ridder, is no different.

In the latest update, a pair of the most prolific finishers on the UFC roster are set to collide.

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Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov set for UFC Abu Dhabi

As reported by Marcel Dorff on X, knockout threats Nikita Krylov and Bogdan Guskov are set to collide at UFC Abu Dhabi.

Nikita Krylov will fight Bogdan Guskov at #UFCAbuDhabi on July 26th. #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/oXfXG3F2EQ
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) May 13, 2025

No. 10-ranked Krylov (30-10 MMA, 11-8 UFC) is one of the most dangerous fighters on the roster. With 28 finishes in 30 wins, and only two decision losses in 10 defeats, he's all-action from start to finish.

'The Miner' has only fought once since 2023, owing to injuries, but returned to get knocked out by Dominick Reyes at UFC 314 in April. Perhaps Krylov is looking to stay active and keep himself in contention.

His opponent, No. 13-ranked Guskov (17-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is a potent boxer with a 100-percent finishing rate. He debuted to a submission loss against Volkan Oezdemir in 2023, but has since pieced together three wins.