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Magomedrasul Gasanov has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled July 25 fight against Abubakar Vagaev at UFC Abu Dhabi. The UFC is actively searching for a replacement opponent for Vagaev.
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Magomedrasul Gasanov has withdrawn from his scheduled lightweight bout against Abubakar Vagaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, leaving the promotion scrambling to find a replacement opponent with less than seven weeks to go.
The UFC confirmed it is actively seeking a new dance partner for Vagaev ahead of the event, though no replacement has been announced.
Why it matters
- Vagaev now faces an uncertain path to the card with limited time to secure a new opponent
- Late withdrawals at this stage can affect fight-night positioning and card depth
- The original matchup is off the table entirely, resetting both fighters' near-term timelines
