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Magomed Ankalaev is the top-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ankalaev v Rountree to headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Former light heavyweight champ Ankalaev returns to the octagon for the first time since dropping his title to Alex Pereira at UFC 320

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