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Ankalaev-Guskov round-by-round coverage
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Key Points:
- UFC Fight Night 282 is held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with live round-by-round coverage starting at 9 a.m. ET for prelims and noon ET for the main card on Paramount+.
- The main event features former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev facing short-notice replacement Bogdan Guskov, while the co-main event has Steve Erceg battling Ramazan Temirov.
- Early preliminary fights included a closely contested match between Nurullo Aliev and Mike Davis, with Aliev controlling much of the fight but Davis landing significant strikes; the fight was scored 29-28 for Aliev.
- Abdul Hussein secured a submission victory over Cody Gibson via arm-triangle choke in the third round, marking a strong UFC debut for Hussein.
- The event features a mix of veterans and newcomers across bantamweight, flyweight, and light heavyweight divisions, showcasing a diverse fight card.
