UFC 282 WEIGH-IN, PRESSER, MEDIA WORKOUTS, BETTING ODDS & COUNTDOWN SHOW
Las Vegas, NV (December 9th, 2022)– The final UFC PPV event of the year, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev, will be live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday, December 10, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, exclusively on ESPN+ PPV (English and Spanish).
The Prelims will air on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ (English & Spanish) at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Early Prelims will begin on ESPN+ (English & Spanish) at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT with continuing coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. Live coverage begins on Friday with UFC Live presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, providing fans with exclusive insights and views heading into UFC 282.
The main event will feature former champion and No. 2 Jan Blachowicz (29-9) taking on surging No.3 Magomed Ankalaev (18-1) for the vacant, undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with legendary knockout power, Blachowicz has finished four of his last six wins in emphatic fashion and looks to recapture his lost crown with another signature victory. Ankalaev is currently riding the second-longest win streak in UFC light heavyweight history with nine victories, including five via finish, and plans to extend his streak by claiming his first UFC title.
The PPV portion of the event will also feature newcomer, English lightweight and former Cage Warrior in the U.K., Paddy Pimblett (19-3) facing formidable fighter Jared Gordon (19-5) in the co-feature. The undercard includes welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-6) battling Alex Morono (22-7), middleweights Darren Till (18-4-1) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (17-2), and a featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell (15-1) and Ilia Topuria (12-0).
On the Prelims Feature is Raul Rosas, Jr. (6-0), making his debut as the youngest fighter in UFC history. He takes on contender Jay Perrin (10-6) in a bantamweight battle.
Jon Anik will call the action alongside Joe Rogan and former two-division Champion and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. Megan Olivi will handle reporting duties. All coverage in Spanish will be handled by Victor Davila and Brandon Moreno.
The full UFC 282 weigh-in results include:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Jan Blachowicz (204.5) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (205) – for vacant light heavyweight title
Jared Gordon (155.5) vs. Paddy Pimblett (156)
Alex Morono (179.5) vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio (179.5) – 180-pound catchweight
Dricus Du Plessis (185) vs. Darren Till (184.5)
Bryce Mitchell (146) vs. Ilia Topuria (146)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
Jay Perrin (136) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (136)
Chris Daukaus (242.5) vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (261.5)
Dalcha Lungiambula (185.5) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (185.5)
Joaquin Buckley (185.5) vs. Chris Curtis (186)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
Alexander Hernandez (145.5) vs. Billy Quarantillo (146)
TJ Brown (145.5) vs. Erik Silva (146)
Daniel da Silva (129)* vs. Vinicius Salvador (126)
Steven Koslow (136) vs. Cameron Saaiman (135)
* Da Silva missed flyweight limit by 3 pounds; fight canceled
UFC 282 Betting Odds
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