UFC Abu Dhabi Ankalaev vs Gustav Full Card Breakdown & Predictions
Picks scorecard
10 of 12 decided picks correct · 1 not scored (draw, no contest or cancelled)
- Michael Chiesa: Called 42 of 62 resolved picks
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Pick Abdul Hussein · to win
Result Abdul Hussein by Sub, R3 Hit
All analysts: 7 picks — 0 Gibson · 7 Hussein
Names Hussein as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“right, guys. Let's start with our curtain jerker. I'm taking Abdul Hussein”
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Pick Magomed Tuchalov · to win
Result Magomed Tuchalov by Dec, R3 Hit
All analysts: 3 picks — 3 Tuchalov · 0 Ribeiro
Names Tuchalov as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“very skilled fighter. Next up, Magamemed Tucav over Brennesen Hero. Taking Tucav.”
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Pick Axel Sola · to win
Result Axel Sola by Sub, R1 Hit
All analysts: 7 picks — 0 Bonfim · 7 Sola
Names Sola as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“Bonfam. That's a great fight as well. I'm going with the Frenchman. Taking”
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Pick Sam Patterson · to win
Result Sam Patterson by KO/TKO, R2 Hit
All analysts: 6 picks — 0 Ponzinibbio · 6 Patterson
Names Patterson as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“Axel Solah over Ishmael Bonfam. Next up, Sam Patterson versus Santiago Ponibio.”
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Pick Dustin Jacoby · to win
Result Muhammad Saidov by KO/TKO, R2 Miss
All analysts: 7 picks — 7 Jacoby · 0 Saidov
Names Jacoby as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“I'm going with Sam Patterson. Next up, my boy Dustin Jacobe. Definitely taking”
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Pick Valter Walker · to win
Result Valter Walker by Sub, R1 Hit
All analysts: 7 picks — 6 Walker · 1 Petersen
Names Walker as his preliminary-card pick without a method call.
“not least, the leg reaper. Walter Valker versus Thomas Peterson. I am going with”
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Pick Abubakar Vagaev · Decision
Result Abubakar Vagaev by Dec, R3 Perfect call
All analysts: 7 picks — 6 Vagaev · 1 Izagakhmaev
Favors Vagaev's deeper game and more reliable gas tank over Izagakhmaev after the latter faded in a previous long-layoff return.
“a lot more than I trust in Isakmev. So in this matchup, I'm going with Abu”
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Pick Rizvan Kuniev · Decision
Result Rizvan Kuniev by KO/TKO, R3 Hit
All analysts: 8 picks — 7 Kuniev · 1 Fortune
Favors Kuniev's pocket combinations and knees against Fortune's wrestling entries, but does not expect Fortune to be stopped.
“Kunv shines. So, in terms of my pick, I'm going with Rizvun and I'm taking him”
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Pick Magomed Zaynukov · to win
Result Magomed Zaynukov by Dec, R3 Hit
All analysts: 5 picks — 5 Zaynukov · 0 Rzepecki
Expects Zaynukov's output and well-rounded camp experience to overwhelm Rzepecki and find a finish inside two rounds, without naming a specific method or round.
“biggest difference maker in this fight. And I will go out on a limb and say Wild”
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Pick Islam Dulatov · KO/TKO
Result Cancelled — not scored
All analysts: 4 picks — 4 Dulatov · 0 Turman
Expects Dulatov's striking, including elbows or a check hook, to stop Turman as Turman presses for the clinch.
“it's going to be Wellington Turman running into a strike, whether it's a check hook or an elbow. That's my bold prediction.”
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Pick Ramazan Temirov · to win
Result Ramazan Temirov by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 8 picks — 5 Erceg · 3 Temirov
Calls it close but favors Temirov's explosiveness and more meaningful shots; he explicitly leaves finish versus decision open.
“be what gives Steve Ursk problems. I I I have to side with Tamarov in this fight.”
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Pick Magomed Ankalaev · to win
Result Magomed Ankalaev by KO/TKO, R5 Hit
All analysts: 10 picks — 10 Ankalaev · 0 Guskov
Favors Ankalaev's measured, well-rounded game and ability to work at range, in the clinch or on the mat against Guskov's short-notice challenge.
“this fight to the mat, he can and he will. So for Uncle, I'm taking him by”
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Pick Mike Davis · to win
Result Nurullo Aliev by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 6 picks — 3 Davis · 3 Aliev
Backs Davis as the more technically complete fighter if he stays mobile and keeps Aliev's grappling from dictating the bout.
“underdogs. So, let's go with Mike Davis over Aaliyah at 33%. Now, this is a long”