Magomedrasul Gasanov has been forced off the UFC Abu Dhabi card and will not compete at the event. The promotion is now searching for a replacement opponent for Abubakar Vagaev.
Magomedrasul Gasanov has been pulled from the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi card, leaving the promotion scrambling to find a replacement opponent for Abubakar Vagaev ahead of the event.
No official reason has been given for Gasanov's withdrawal, and the UFC has not yet announced a substitute. Vagaev's place on the card remains intact as matchmakers work to secure a new dance partner.
Why it matters
- Gasanov's late withdrawal disrupts preparation and fight-week planning for Vagaev's team
- The UFC faces a tight window to find a willing and appropriately ranked replacement
- Failure to secure a substitute could see Vagaev removed from the card entirely
With no verified fighter data available for either competitor, further biographical and statistical context cannot be confirmed at this stage. The situation remains fluid, and the UFC Abu Dhabi lineup is subject to change as the promotion works through its options.
