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Jan Blachowicz reacts to “fair” split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282: “One dude cried and talked about his supposed injuries, another dude showed that honor can be”

Susan Cox - December 12, 2022

Jan Blachowicz has reacted to the ‘fair’ split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282. UFC 282 took place this past Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

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Magomed Ankalaev

What's next for the stars of UFC 282?

Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022

The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 282 which saw the vacant light heavyweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz took on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt after Jiri Prochazka vacated the title due to an injury. The co-main event saw Paddy Pimblett make his pay-per-view debut against Jared Gordon in a highly-anticipated lightweight scrap.

Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev

Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz ends in a split draw at UFC 282

Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 282 was headlined by a fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. The pay-per-view fight card was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.

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Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 282 Results: Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz fight to a split draw (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 282 is headlined by a fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. Tonight’s event was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.

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Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 282: 'Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev' Weigh-in Results

Cole Shelton - December 9, 2022

The UFC returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 282. In the main event of UFC 282, the vacant light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Originally, Jiri Prochazka was supposed to defend his belt against Glover Teixeira but after Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury he vacated the belt.

Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev
Jan Blachowicz

UFC 282 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev title fight

Cole Shelton - December 7, 2022

In the main event of UFC 282, the vacant light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a +200 underdog while the Russian is a -265 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Ankalaev is the real deal and will become the UFC’s new light heavyweight champion.

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Glover Teixeira planning to be in attendance at UFC 282 and challenge winner of Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Josh Evanoff - November 30, 2022

Glover Teixeira may have lost his title shot, but he’s not going to sit around and cry about it. The Brazilian has been out of action since UFC 275 in June. Teixeira headlined the event in his first title defense against Jiri Prochazka, and the pair put on a classic. The fight was back and forth for five rounds until ‘Denisa’ locked up a submission in the final frame to earn the win.

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Jan Blachowicz reacts after receiving vacant light heavyweight title shot at UFC 282: “I was the last to know”

Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022

Jan Blachowicz revealed he was the last person to know he was fighting for the light heavyweight title at UFC 282. The main event of the pay-per-view card on December 10 from Las Vegas was supposed to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2. Yet, Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury and withdrew from the fight, and also vacated the title.

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Jan Blachowicz doubts Jon Jones will ever fight again: "He's afraid to lose"

Cole Shelton - November 7, 2022

Jan Blachowicz doesn’t think Jon Jones will actually fight again. Jones last fought back at UFC 247 in February 2020. There, he defeated Dominick Reyes by decision to defend his light heavyweight title. After the win, he vacated his belt to focus on a move to heavyweight, but that hasn’t come to fruition yet.

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Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev booked for UFC 282

Cole Shelton - October 11, 2022

A pivotal light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev has been booked for UFC 282. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Blachowicz and Ankalaev are set to fight in a likely title eliminator bout between Blachowicz and Ankalaev will go down on December 10 in Las Vegas. The event does not have the main event as of right now but it is rumored that Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira will have their rematch.

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Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 set for UFC 282 in December

Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022

It seems that UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will get his wish, and rematch Glover Teixeira. The two first squared off in the main event of UFC 275 in June. The bout was the Brazilian’s first title defense after capturing the light-heavyweight scrap in October 2021, with a win over Jan Blachowicz. Teixeira also teased his fight with Prochazka could be his last.

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Jan Blachowicz pleas with Dana White for Jiri Prochazka fight: "Unlike him I always keep my word"

Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2022

Jan Blachowicz believes he should be the one to face UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka next. The Poland-native is fresh off a stoppage victory over Aleksandar Rakic in May. In the third round, the latter suffered a brutal leg injury. Thus, ending the contest, and giving Blachowicz his first win since losing his light-heavyweight crown in October 2021.

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Jan Blachowicz teases Israel Adesanya rematch at middleweight: "I can sacrifice myself a little bit"

Josh Evanoff - July 14, 2022

Jan Blachowicz has teased that he could meet UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya again. In March 2021, fans were treated to a super fight between two champions. In the main event of UFC 259, the then-light-heavyweight champion faced off with middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. Despite being an underdog, the Poland-native pulled off the upset.

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Jan Blachowicz open to Kamaru Usman showdown: "Why not?"

Josh Evanoff - July 13, 2022

Jan Blachowicz is open to a fight with UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The Poland-native is fresh off a TKO victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Vegas 54 in May. Blachowicz hopes that the win was enough to secure a title shot next time out. However, if he doesn’t end up fighting Jiri Prochazka, he’d be fine with another fight.

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Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"

Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022

UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.

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Jiri Prochazka says Jan Blachowicz got “a little bit aggressive” during cageside confrontation at UFC 275

Susan Cox - June 15, 2022

Jiri Prochazka is claiming that Jan Blachowicz got ‘a little bit aggressive’ during their cageside confrontation at UFC 275. It was Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) vs Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend at UFC 275. The result was a win for Prochazka, and his equally impressive 13th win in a row in the Octagon.

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Jan Blachowicz calls out newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: “Jiri, let's do this! The Battle for Europe”

Fernando Quiles - June 12, 2022

Jan Blachowicz wants to be the first man to challenge Jiri Prochazka for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Prochazka challenged Glover Teixeira for the gold in the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore. The title fight was an instant classic with both men exchanging heavy shots and reversals on the ground.

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Jiri Prochazka says Jan Blachowicz will get the next light heavyweight title shot after UFC 275

Cole Shelton - June 8, 2022

Jiri Prochazka expects to face Jan Blachowicz in his first title defense if he defeats Glover Teixeira at UFC 275. Prochazka served as the backup fighter for Blachowicz vs. Teixeira at UFC 267 and it was clear he would face the winner. Teixeira ended up winning the fight by submission, which  set up his first title defense against Prochazka at UFC 275 in Singapore.