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Photos: Official Scorecards For UFC 282 Main And Co-Main Events

For the majority of UFC 282 it seemed like the judges might not be needed at all, but the final two bouts of the night both went the distance and ended up providing a bit of scoring drama. Pimblett Narrowly Defeats Gordon When Jan B?achowicz and Magome…

For the majority of UFC 282 it seemed like the judges might not be needed at all, but the final two bouts of the night both went the distance and ended up providing a bit of scoring drama. Pimblett Narrowly Defeats Gordon When Jan B?achowicz and Magomed Ankalev were promoted to the UFC 282 main…

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MMA Fighters React To Split Draw In Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Title Fight

The UFC light heavyweight belt remains vacant after Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev ended in a split draw at UFC 282 tonight. For many, the decision was a surprising one despite a very close fight. Blachowicz seemed to gain the upper hand in the ea…

The UFC light heavyweight belt remains vacant after Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev ended in a split draw at UFC 282 tonight. For many, the decision was a surprising one despite a very close fight. Blachowicz seemed to gain the upper hand in the early rounds after consistently troubling Ankalaev with leg kicks that compromised…

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Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz declared a split draw – UFC 282 Highlights

Jan BlachowiczFormer light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz had an opportunity to recapture the 205-pound title at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Standing in his way was 18-1 light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev. Originally scheduled to be the co-main event feature, a twist of fate provided Blachowicz and Ankalaev the opportunity to capture gold in the […]

Jan Blachowicz

Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz had an opportunity to recapture the 205-pound title at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Standing in his way was 18-1 light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev. Originally scheduled to be the co-main event feature, a twist of fate provided Blachowicz and Ankalaev the opportunity to capture gold in the UFC 282 main event.

Both fighters came out hesitant in the opening round, sizing up one another and gauging interest. Blachowicz effectively landed a series of calf kicks while Ankalaev targeted the body with front kicks. Both fighters came out for the second round slinging heavy leather and trading kicks. 90 seconds left in the second, Blachowicz lands a heavy leg kick that knocks Ankalaev off balance, forcing him to switch stances. Blachowicz continues working the calf as Ankalaev clinches up to avoid further damage.

Halfway through the third, Jan Blachowicz lands back-to-back calf kicks that clearly compromise Ankalaev further. From that point, the Russian began putting on pressure and landed a takedown as the third came to a close. With his legs severely damaged, Ankalaev came out desperate for a takedown and scored one less than two minutes into the fourth. Ankalaev holds the position through the end of the round.

Ankalaev comes out quickly in the fifth round causing Blachowicz to overreact and fall to his back giving Ankalaev an easy takedown. In clear control, Ankalaev began to rain down heavy ground and pound on the former champion. With 90 seconds to go, Blachowicz made no attempt to get off his back. The fifth round ended with Ankalaev dropping bombs, putting an exclamation point on a fantastic performance despite some early adversity.

Official Result: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz is declared a split draw (47-48, 48-46, 47-47)

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Jan B?achowicz: Vacant Title Opportunities “Not My Fault”

Jan B?achowicz has the chance to write a unique bit of history at UFC 282, although the former light heavyweight champion admits that it wasn’t something he set out to do. The 39-year-old was originally slated to compete as one half of the UFC 28…

Jan B?achowicz has the chance to write a unique bit of history at UFC 282, although the former light heavyweight champion admits that it wasn’t something he set out to do. The 39-year-old was originally slated to compete as one half of the UFC 282 co-main event against Magomed Ankalaev. That matchup was viewed by…

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Israel Adesanya Makes His Prediction For Jan Blachowicz/Magomed Ankalaev

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted whether it’ll be Jan Blachowicz or Magomed Ankalaev leaving the Octagon with the light heavyweight gold this weekend. The MMA leader will close out its pay-per-view account for 2022 o…

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted whether it’ll be Jan Blachowicz or Magomed Ankalaev leaving the Octagon with the light heavyweight gold this weekend. The MMA leader will close out its pay-per-view account for 2022 on Saturday, and in the process, it’ll crown a new king at 205 pounds. While that was initially…

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Dana White: People Will See Ji?í Procházka As Real Champ After UFC 282

UFC President Dana White feels Ji?í Procházka hasn’t been truly dethroned following his vacation of the light heavyweight title. Procházka vacated the light heavyweight belt after suffering a significant shoulder injury ahead of UFC 282. Instead …

UFC President Dana White feels Ji?í Procházka hasn’t been truly dethroned following his vacation of the light heavyweight title. Procházka vacated the light heavyweight belt after suffering a significant shoulder injury ahead of UFC 282. Instead of the UFC booking a short-notice interim bout, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev will fight for the vacant title…

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