UFC 282 had the potential to create some major moves in the light heavyweight division, but due to a split draw in the main event, a featherweight contender takes this week’s update spotlight. In the main event of UFC 282 , former champion Jan Blachowicz took on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant light heavyweight title. The bout was a replacement for Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2, which fell apart due to injury. Unfortunately, no new champion was crowned after the bout resulted in a split draw, but Ankalaev’s performance was strong enough to warrant a move up to No.
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