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The UFC returns to the Middle East on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 282, which takes place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi (Paramount+).
Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1 MMA, 12-2-1 UFC) returns to the octagon for the first time since losing the belt in October when he takes on surging contender Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC), who steps into the headlining spot on short notice.
For more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie's UFC Fight Night 282 pre-event facts.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov
Ankalaev's 14-fight UFC unbeaten streak at light heavyweight, ended at UFC 320, is the second-longest in divisional history behind Jon Jones (18).
Ankalaev defends 87.5 percent of all opponent takedown attempts in UFC light heavyweight competition, the highest rate among active fighters in the weight class.
Guskov's five-fight UFC unbeaten streak at light heavyweight is tied for the second-longest active streak in the division behind Carlos Ulberg (10).
Guskov has earned all 18 of his career victories by stoppage.
Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman
Wellington Turman (18-8 MMA, 3-6 UFC) returns to competition for the first time since Dec. 2, 2023. The layoff is the longest of his nearly 12-year career.
Turman's three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn't earned a victory since February 2022.
Turman is 0-2 since he dropped to the UFC welterweight division in June 2023.
Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen
Valter Walker's (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) four-fight UFC winning streak at heavyweight is the longest active streak in the division.
Walker has earned all four of his UFC victories by submission.
Walker's four-fight UFC stoppage streak is tied for longest among active fighters in the company.
Walker's four heel hook submission victories in UFC competition are tied with Rousimar Palhares for most in company history.
Walker's four consecutive heel hook submission victories in UFC competition is the longest streak in company history.
Walker's four submission victories in UFC heavyweight competition are tied for fourth-most in divisional history behind Frank Mir (eight), Aleksei Oleinik (seven) and Stefan Struve (six).
Dustin Jacoby vs. Muhammad Said
Dustin Jacoby (22-9-1 MMA, 10-6-1 UFC) is 10-5-1 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in October 2020.
Jacoby's seven knockout victories in UFC light heavyweight competition are tied for third-most in divisional history behind Chuck Liddell (10) and Mauricio Rua (eight).
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson
Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) is 3-6 in his past nine fights dating back to January 2021.
Ponzinibbio's 10 knockdowns in UFC welterweight competition are tied for fifth-most in divisional history behind Thiago Alves (13), Carlos Prates (12), Matt Brown (11) and Jake Ellenberger (11).
Ponzinibbio's four first-round knockout victories in UFC welterweight competition are tied for third-most in divisional history behind Anthony Johnson (five) and Vicente Luque (five).
Brendson Ribeiro vs. Magomed Tuchalov
Brendson Ribeiro's (17-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn't earned a victory since March 2025.
UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on X @MJCflipdascript.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 282 pre-event facts: Valter Walker on historic run
