Vagaev vs Gasanov being negotiated for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25

A fight between Abubakr Vagaev and Magomedrasul Gasanov is in development for a UFC event in Abu Dhabi scheduled for July 25. The report comes from Vestnik MMA with sources confirming ongoing negotiations. Both fighters are former ACA competitors making their UFC debuts. The matchup is described humorously as potentially featuring 15 minutes of grappling given both fighters' wrestling-heavy styles. If finalized, this would mark a significant debut for two highly-regarded fighters from the Russian MMA scene.