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This is the UFC 254 live blog for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba, the light heavyweight contest that will kick off Saturday’s main card on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Ankalaev (14-1) has won four straight fights, while Cutelaba (15-5, 1 no-contest) has won three of his past five fights.
The two fighters met earlier this year at UFC Norfolk where Ankalaev picked up a controversial first-round knockout win. The fight just lasted 38 seconds.
Catch the UFC 254 live blog below:
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