LAS VEGAS – The days are winding down until a new UFC light heavyweight champion is crowned, and as the UFC 282 headliner approaches, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev finally had their first staredown. Following Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, which took place at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) and Ankalaev (18-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) officially crossed paths for the first time during fight week and had a staredown. Both men were respectful as they came face-to-face, and you can watch the video above. Related Jan Blachowicz plans to halt Magomed Ankalaev's streak in 'early Christmas gift' title shot at UFC 282 Magomed Ankalaev: UFC title is 'rightfully' mine, Jan Blachowicz's 'Polish power' won't work at UFC 282 Blachowicz and Ankalaev are fighting for vacant gold after Jiri Prochazka suffered a serious should injury that f orced him to relinquish the strap . It’s expected he will get a title shot once healthy, but for now, he’s forced to watch two others compete for gold
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UFC 282 video: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev first faceoff for vacant title fight – MMA Junkie