Vagaev vs Gasanov bout in development for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25

According to Vestnik MMA with confirmation from additional sources, a fight between Abubakar Vagaev and Magomedrrasul Gasanov is in the works for the UFC event in Abu Dhabi on July 25. The matchup is described as part of ACA's "cunning plan" and is currently in the negotiation phase. The bout is humorously noted as potentially featuring 15 minutes of grappling given both fighters' wrestling-heavy styles. Further details about the weight class or specific placement on the card were not provided.