A main card fight between Islam Dulatov and Wellington Turman was pulled from UFC Abu Dhabi shortly before the event kicked off.

Today's UFC Fight Night 282 event is one bout lesser after a fight day scratch due to illness. UFC officials announced just prior to Saturday's event from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi ( Paramount+ ), that welterweight prospect Islam Dulatov has come down with an illness that will prevent him from stepping into the octagon against Wellington Turman.

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