Magomedrasul Gasanov will not compete at UFC Abu Dhabi, leaving Abubakar Vagaev without an opponent. The promotion is searching for a replacement to step in for the July 25 card.
Magomedrasul Gasanov has been withdrawn from UFC Abu Dhabi, forcing the promotion to search for a replacement opponent for Abubakar Vagaev ahead of the July 25 card.
The circumstances behind Gasanov's removal have not been detailed, though the bout's cancellation leaves Vagaev without a scheduled opponent less than seven weeks before the event.
Why it matters
- Vagaev's spot on the card is now uncertain until a replacement is confirmed
- The UFC's timeline is tight, with July 25 approaching quickly
- Any late replacement could significantly alter the competitive dynamics of the matchup
No fighter data was available for either Gasanov or Vagaev at the time of publication, and no additional details about the nature of the withdrawal have been disclosed. The UFC has not announced a replacement as of the June 7 report.
