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Magomed Ankalaev Returns to Action at UFC Abu Dhabi
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UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov in his first fight since losing his title to Alex Pereira last October. The event took place at UFC Abu Dhabi, with Abdul Hussein defeating Cody Gibson in the prelims.
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Magomed Ankalaev Returns to Action at UFC Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev, the former light heavyweight champion, returned to action at UFC Abu Dhabi, facing Bogdan Guskov in his first fight since losing his title to Alex Pereira last October. Guskov stepped in on short notice after an injury forced Khalil Rountree Jr. out of the main event. The event took place at UFC Abu Dhabi, with Abdul Hussein defeating Cody Gibson in the prelims by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:07 of Round 3. Official judges' scorecards will be added below following every bout on the card.
Preview: UFC Abu Dhabi ‘Ankalaev vs. Guskov’
Ankalaev Vs. Guskov Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Live Fight Coverage Preview: UFC Abu Dhabi ‘Ankalaev vs. Guskov’ Men’s Flyweights Steve Erceg (14-4) vs. Ramazonbek Temirov (19-3) BETTING ODDS: Erceg (-115); Temirov (+100) In the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, former flyweight title challenger Erceg will attempt to win his third straight fight and spoil the comeback of the talented Temirov, who returns from a year-long drug suspension. “Astro Boy” has had a roller coaster ride in the UFC, coming out of nowhere to win his way to a shot at then-champ Alexandre Pantoja and very nearly wresting the belt from him, then promptly going into a three-fight skid that left his job security in question. The roller coaster is on its way back up with a pair of solid wins over the last year, but snapping the 11-fight tear of the red-hot Temirov would truly catapult him back into the title discussion. Erceg is a big flyweight, tall and lanky. By the eyeball test he looks neither particularly muscular nor like much of an athlete, but it’s deceptive. A bit like a flyweight Kenny Florian , Erceg is both stronger and quicker than he looks. On the feet he throws hard, straight punches that make good use of his long reach and natural power, and mixes in good kicks to the legs and body. While Erceg presented as a grappler by preference early in his caree.
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