Ankalaev and Blachowicz to fight for UFC title at December tournament in Las Vegas

Russian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Magomed Ankalaev and pole John Blachowicz will challenge for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title at UFC 282, according to the promotion’s press office.

The fight will take place on December 10 in Las Vegas. Initially, the main event of the evening was supposed to be a duel between UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Prochazka and Brazilian Glover Teixeira, but the Czech injured his shoulder and “out of respect for the athletes and the division, he will relinquish the title”. .”

Due to 30-year-old Ankalaev’s 17 wins and one loss, 39-year-old Blachowicz has 29 wins and nine losses.

Source : MatchTV

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