The UFC light heavyweight title is on the line at UFC 282 on December 10. However, there is no clear champion before the event inside the T-Mobile Arena. Following an injury to Jiri Procazka, a new champion will be crowned.
In the main event, former champion Jan Blachowicz faces Magomed Ankalaev for the belt.
Blachowicz, 39, beat Dominick Reyes for the title in 2020 at UFC 253. After defending the title against Israel Adesanya in March 2021, Blachowicz lost the belt against Glover Teixeira in October 2021. He rebounded with a TKO win over Aleksandar Rakic in May.
The man with "Polish Power" is hungry for gold. His fight with Ankalaev was considered a contender bout. Now, Blachowicz will look to make the most of his opportunity and hold the title above his head once again.
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“I have to use this chance,” Blachowicz told UFC.com. “Everybody would use it. It is what it is. I’m happy and excited and ready to bring the belt again to Poland.” “I will be the champion again.”
Ankalaev has won nine straight since losing his first UFC fight against Paul Craig in 2018. In three straight fights, he has beaten contenders in Volkan Oezdemir, Thiago Santos, and Anthony Smith.
Here is all the information you need to know for UFC 282, including channel, time, and card.
How to watch UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev
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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.
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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.
Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 PPV price: How much does UFC 282 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 282 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 282 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 282 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $74.99, then $12.99/month |
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When is UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev?
- 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 should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 282 fight card
Main card
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title
- Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon; Lightweights
- Alex Morono vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Catchweight
- 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
- Steven Koslow vs. Cameron Saaiman; Bantamweights
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