UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz doesn’t care about being underdog

Magomed Ankalaev hasn't exactly dominated in his recent fights despite still only having one loss on his UFC resume. And while another win against Johnny Walker is expected, there is no value on the straight-up market, so our betting picks dig deeper. The first UFC Fight Night card of 2024 takes place this Saturday with a rematch between Magomed…

On August 17, 2020, heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacated his light heavyweight title. Jones eventually transitioned to heavyweight, where he defeated Ciryl Gane in his first fight to claim another title. Once a bastion of stability, since Jones left the 205-pound division three years ago, the light heavyweight belt has changed hands four times,…

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In the co-main event of one of the most anticipated upcoming ufc fights cards of 2023, there will be a battle between two of the most dangerous fighters in the world. The No. 3 light heavyweight in the world, Jan Blachowicz, will welcome the No. 2 middleweight, Alex Pereira, to the 205 lb. division. breaking down this fight both analytically and…

The last 12 months have been a crazy ride for the UFC's light heavyweight division. It all started at UFC 275, when Jiří Procházka captured the title by defeating Glover Texeria in one of the most exhilarating, back-and-forth fights in the history of the division. The weight class was alive again, and all of us couldn't wait to see the incredible…

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Once again, the vacant UFC light heavyweight title is up for grabs at UFC 283. The fourth fight of an epic flyweight rivalry will also occur at the event. Glover Teixeira faces Jamahal Hill for light heavyweight gold in the main event of UFC 283 on January 21. In the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo defends the UFC flyweight title against Brandon…

The Russian-born Magomed Ankalaev had a quick climb up the UFC light heavyweight rankings, where he can still currently be found at number-three. In 2022, Ankalaev won back-to-back fights against former title challengers Thiago Santos and Anthony Smith. At UFC 282, he was scheduled to fight former champion Jan Blachowicz in what was considered a…

For the fourth straight fight, Glover Teixeira is a betting underdog. Former champ Teixeira (33-8 MMA, 16-6 UFC) meets Jamahal Hill (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283 on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro. Being an underdog is not unfamiliar territory for Teixeira, who wasn't favored to win against Jiri Prochazka, Jan…

IMAGO/NurPhoto UFC 282's light heavyweight title showdown between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev ended in draw. Glover Teixeira to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 283. Light heavyweight belt back on line. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira will once again fight for the division's belt when he takes on Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 next…

Magomed Ankalaev might have an understated demeanor outside of the cage, but the surging light heavyweight contender promises to steal the show Saturday when he meets former champion Jan Blachowicz for the vacant interim title in the main event of UFC 282. Their five-round showdown anchors the main UFC 282 fight card (10 p.m. ET) from T-Mobile…

It's fight day for UFC 282, which is going down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. A vacant light heavyweight title fight sits atop the main card when the #4 ranked 205-pounder, Magomed Ankalaev, faces the former champion, Jan Blachowicz. In the co-main event, the ultra-popular Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett looks stay perfect in the UFC…

UFC 282 kicks off this Saturday from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and there will be a new light heavyweight champion crowned before it's all said and done. Competing for for the vacant strap, the UFC's #4 ranked 205-pounder, Magomed Ankalaev, will battle it out with the former champion, Jan Blachowicz in the main event. For the co-main,…

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosts one final MMA event of 2022 with UFC 282 this Saturday night. Prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Once considered the promotion's golden division, light heavyweight acts as UFC 282's focal point, with the vacant title topping the night. Now-former champion Jiri Prochazka…

UFC 282 is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 as the stars of the company take over T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Though the card is filled with fights that die-hard MMA fans won't want to miss, a good chunk of attention is on the light heavyweight main event for the vacant title between Jan Blachowicz (33-8, 1NC) and Magomed Ankalaev…

UFC 282 goes down this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are 14 fights on the card in total, which is headlined by light heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz, who square off for the vacant 205 lbs title. We'll break down that main event, plus two other bouts in our best UFC picks right here at Bookies. The main…

Magomed Ankalaev has yet to lose a UFC fight since debuting in 2018. Find out why we like him to prevail yet again as he headlines the UFC 282 main event on Saturday. Read more in our Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev betting picks. Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev is the headline event for UFC 282 betting on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las…

UFC 282 is coming to the famous T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend. In a short notice cancellation of the light heavyweight title fight set to headline, this co-main event has been upgraded to be the headlining fight for the light heavyweight title. Jan Blachowicz (29-9) has his opportunity to get back that light heavyweight gold against a…

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev place on Saturday, December 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The offshore sportsbooks recently opened up the betting odds for the event, and MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin takes a look at the opening odds below. UFC 282 Odds Magomed Ankalaev -200 Jan Blachowicz+170 Jared Gordon -145 Paddy…

An epic rematch was meant to take place at UFC 282 between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. Now, following an injury to the former, two top contenders will battle to determine a UFC light heavyweight champion on December 10. Jan Blachowicz faces Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Prochazka, who injured his shoulder…

UFC analyst Michael Bisping explained how Jan Blachowicz can beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282 to capture the light vacant heavyweight championship. UFC 282 was originally set to be headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira in a rematch for Prochazka's belt. Unfortunately, the Czech Republic native was forced to withdraw from the fight due to…

Michael Bisping gives Jan Blachowicz the edge over Magomed Ankalaev on the feet. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) meets Ankalaev (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) for the vacant light heavyweight title in the UFC 282 headliner Dec. 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ankalaev has 10 knockouts on his resume, including stoppages of Ion Cutelaba and Anthony Smith.…

Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev have agreed to meet in a potential UFC Light Heavyweight title eliminator fight. The fight is set for UFC 282, which is taking place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The Blachowicz vs Ankalaev fight will probably serve as the co-main event of UFC 282, while the headliner bout is supposed to be…

It's the final pay per view of 2022 in after one of the most memorable years in the 29 years of the company. This Saturday, UFC 282 will be headlined by Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant light heavyweight title, as Jiri Prochazka decided to vacate the belt after his injury forced an end to his rematch with former belt holder,…