Headlining an exciting card at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, John Blachovich and Magomed Angalev battled for the vacant light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 282.
Former champion Blachowicz and rising contender Ankalaev were first set to face each other in the co-main event, with titleholder Jiri Prochaska defending the belt against Glover Teixeira – six months later.
But injury led to Proszaka vacating the title in November, and Blachowicz v Ankalev will now be gold.
In the new co-main event, Liverpool star Paddy Pimplett takes on Jared Gordon at lightweight, after fellow Scouser Darren Till takes on Tricus du Plessis at middleweight.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is that?
The first heats are scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. GMT (2:30 p.m. PT, 4:30 p.m. CT, 5:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, December 10.
Preliminary events follow on Sunday, December 11 at 1:00 am GMT (5:00 pm PT, 7:00 pm CT, 8:00 pm ET).
The main card ends at 3 a.m. GMT on Sunday (7 p.m. PT, 9 p.m. CT, 10 p.m. ET Saturday).
How can I see?
The card will be broadcast live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website streaming the fights.
In the US, ESPN+ will broadcast the action live, as will UFC’s Fight Pass.
opportunities
Blachowicz – 2/1; Angelev – 2/5.
Pimblet – 2/5; Gordon – 2/1.
A-6/5; Du Plessis – 8/13.
Via Betway🇧🇷
Full card
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Key card
Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev (vacant light heavyweight title)
Paddy Pimplett vs. Jared Gordon (Lightweight)
Robbie Lawler vs Santiago Poncinifio (Welterweight)
Darren Dill vs Tricus Du Plessis (Middleweight)
Bryce Mitchell vs Ilya Topuria (Featherweight)
Initial
Jaircino Rogenstruik vs. Chris Takas (Heavyweight)
Paul Rosas Jr. vs Jay Perrin (bantamweight)
Edmen Shabasyan vs Dulsa Lungiambula (Middleweight)
Chris Curtis vs Jacqueline Buckley (Middleweight)
The beginning is the beginning
Billy Quarantillo vs Alexander Hernandez (Featherweight)
Owens St. Breaux vs Antonio Trogoli (Light Heavyweight)
TJ Brown vs Eric Silva (Featherweight)
Vinicius Salvador vs Daniel Da Silva (Flyweight)
Cameron Boringman vs Steven Koslow (bantamweight)
