The fight takes place inside Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Champion Jiri Prochazka relinquished the belt after suffering a shoulder injury before his fight against Glover Teixeira.

Blachowicz, who Teixeira beat for the light heavyweight title in 2021, rebounded with a win over Aleksandar Rakic in May. The former champion is the underdog in this fight (+220 per BetMGM), while Ankalaev is the -275 favorite. That doesn’t seem to phase the man with “Polish Power,” who is ready to defy all detractors.

“I’m always an underdog, so I don’t care,” Blachowicz told The Schmo, via MMA Junkie. “I’m just gonna go there and do my job, win the fight, celebrate, and take the belt to Poland again. This is what I want to do, and I will do. I don’t care if I’m the underdog or not.” 

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Anakalev made his pro debut in 2014. Since losing his UFC debut in 2018 against Paul Craig, Ankalaev has won nine in a row. His last fight was a TKO win against Anthony Smith in July. 

Here is all you need to know regarding UFC 282, including time, channel, and card.

What time does UFC 282 start today?

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.

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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. 

How to watch UFC 282: Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2

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.

Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev 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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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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