Abdul Hussein submits Cody Gibson in UFC debut at Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Abdul Hussein secured a victory over Cody Gibson with an arm-triangle choke at the 3:07 mark of Round 3 during their bantamweight bout at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Hussein, making his UFC debut, overcame early difficulties to extend his winning streak to nine and is regarded as a promising prospect following his impressive performance. This fight was part of UFC Fight Night 282, and fans can access the replay of Hussein's finish online.
- •Hussein's record improves to 16-2, Gibson falls to 21-13.
- •Fight took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- •Submission occurred in Round 3, at 3:07.
- •Hussein was favored as a highly touted prospect.
- •Match was a part of UFC Fight Night 282.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi video: Abdul Hussein turns tables on Gibson for submission win
"Abdul Hussein lived up to the hype as a huge favorite against Cody Gibson.
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