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“If Guskov Is 100% Ready, Ankalaev Will Have Problems” — Fedor Ryzhov on Former MMA Series Fighters Competing at UFC Abu Dhabi
July 16, 2026

Undefeated Russian middleweight Shamil “Cobra” Magomedov will compete in the Fight Nights $1 million Grand Prix. Magomedov is set to face Brazil’s Irwin “King Kong” Machado on July 8 at Betcity Fight Nights 139 in Kaspiysk, Russia.
Magomedov enters the matchup with a perfect 13-0 record. The former MMA Series fighter has earned nine of his wins by knockout. He is also a world champion in all-style karate.
Machado is a Brazilian veteran with a 21-13-2 record. “King Kong” has competed in ACA, SFT and other promotions, and his record shows he remains a threat to finish fights both with strikes and submissions.