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Ankalaev eyes UFC title after Abu Dhabi win
28 Jul
Summary
- Magomed Ankalaev seeks UFC light heavyweight title shot.
- New champion Carlos Ulberg is injured until early 2027.
- Podcast discusses Ankalaev's future and other main card winners.

Magomed Ankalaev has positioned himself as a top contender for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Following his decisive win in Abu Dhabi, speculation mounts about his next career move.
With the new champion, Carlos Ulberg, expected to be out due to injury until early 2027, the division faces uncertainty. This presents a potential opportunity for Ankalaev to challenge for the belt upon Ulberg's return.
A recent sports podcast delved into these possibilities, discussing Ankalaev's prospects and also analyzing potential future matchups for other prominent fighters on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card, such as Ramazan Temirov and Magomed Zaynukov.