A previous hero and a rising star go head to head to decide another UFC light heavyweight champion on December 10. Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev battle for gold at UFC 282.
The battle happens inside Las Vegas’ T-Versatile Field. Champion Jiri Prochazka surrendered the belt subsequent to experiencing a shoulder injury before his battle against Glover Teixeira.
Blachowicz, who Teixeira beat for the light heavyweight title in 2021, bounced back with a success over Aleksandar Rakic in May. The previous boss is the longshot in this battle (+220 for each BetMGM), while Ankalaev is the – 275 number one. That doesn’t appear to stage the man with “Clean Power,” who is prepared to resist all naysayers.
“I’m generally a longshot, so I couldn’t care less,” Blachowicz told The Schmo, through MMA Addict. “I’m about to go there and go about my business, win the battle, celebrate, and take the belt to Poland once more. This is the thing I need to do, and I will do. I couldn’t care less in the event that I’m the longshot or not.”
Anakalev made his star debut in 2014. Since losing his UFC debut in 2018 against Paul Craig, Ankalaev has won nine in succession. His last battle was a technical knockout success against Anthony Smith in July.
Here is all you want to know in regards to UFC 282, including time, channel, and card.
What time does UFC 282 start today?
- Date: Saturday, December 10
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT (approximately)
UFC 282 takes place on Dec. 10. The FIGHT PASS prelims begin at 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT, while the regular prelims start at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT.
Blachowicz and Ankalaev ought to advance toward the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, contingent upon how long the undercard battles last.
How to watch UFC 282: Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Dec. 10 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. Dec. 10 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Dec. 11 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. Dec. 11 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 282 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 282 fight card
Main card
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title
- Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon; Lightweights
- Robbie Lawler vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweights
- Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweights
- Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria; Featherweights
Prelims
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus; Heavyweights
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Jay Perrin; Bantamweights
- Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula; Middleweights
- Chris Curtis vs. Joaquin Buckley; Middleweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Billy Quarantillo vs. Alexander Hernandez; Lightweights
- T.J. Brown vs. Erik Silva; Featherweights
- Ovince Saint Preux vs. Antonio Trocoli; Light Heavyweights
- Ronnie Lawrence vs. Cameron Saaiman; Bantamweights
- Vinicius Salvador vs. Daniel da Silva; Flyweights
