UFC 282
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022, with its year-end pay-per-view (PPV) event. In UFC 282's main event, former Light Heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz, will battle No. 3-seeded contender, Magomed Ankalaev, for the vacant 205-pound strap after newly-minted division champion, Jiri Prochazka, suffered a serious shoulder injury. In the co-feature, breakout British star, Paddy Pimblett, will look to keep his momentum going in his first-ever stateside bout inside the Octagon when he locks horns with grizzled Featherweight veteran, Jared Gordon. We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 282 updates, odds, start time, tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "Sin City" right here before, during and well after the ESPN+-streamed live PPV show concludes.
Pimblett Makes Football Debut On July 2
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett will manage a squad of football (soccer) players for the "Enough is Enough, Boots On We Stand Together" charity game on July 2 in Liverpool.
Brawny ‘Baddy’ Back In The Gym After Surgery
Paddy Pimblett removed his boot after ankle surgery and has already returned to gym training ahead of his UFC return later this year (or early 2024), promising to be faster and stronger than ever.
Pereira WARNED To ‘Avoid’ Ankalaev
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira warned to avoid an established wrestler like Magomed Ankalaev when "Poatan" makes his light heavyweight debut later this year.
‘I’ll Be Lucky To Fight This Year’
Paddy Pimblett ankle injury proved to be far worse than "The Baddy" initially suspected and the outspoken scouser could be out of UFC action until 2024.
Post-Surgery Paddy Demands Rematch With ‘Dogs—t’ Gordon
"The Baddy" will be out of action for several more weeks healing from ankle surgery. When he returns, he’s hoping UFC will give him another go against his last opponent, Jared Gordon.
Paddy Slow-Rolls Surgery, Out Until Late 2023
The popular Liverpool fighter still hasn’t gone under the knife to repair an ankle injury he suffered in Dec. 2022.
Weight Cut Leaves ‘Ape’ Impotent
UFC lightweight trying to cut down to featherweight ended up with a penis that no longer worked, likely due to the extreme dehydration experienced during fight camp.
Volkanovski ‘Ain’t Fighting The Toughest Motherf—kers!’
Bryce Mitchell doesn’t agree with Alexander Volkanovki’s claims of a barren featherweight contender pool.
Rogan Debates Barstool President Over Paddy Win
Joe Rogan debates with Barstool Sports’ David Portnoy over Paddy Pimblett’s controversial win at UFC 282 last month.
Bisping Ain’t No Pimblett Hater! ‘Would You Prefer I Lied?’
Michael Bisping has never been shy about speaking what’s on his mind.
Midnight Mania! The Statistically ‘Most Disputed Decision’ Of 2022
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Rogan Called Out For UFC ‘Mistake’
Joe Rogan, no stranger to complaints about his perspective during major UFC fights, is back in he hot seat after one former champ called out his "mistake."
‘I Had The Worst Training Camp Of My Life’
Magomed Ankalaev was a sliver away from becoming Russia’s first UFC light heavyweight champion.
Crosby Breaks Silence On Scoring Squabble
Longtime MMA judge Douglas Crosby, who caused major controversy with his Paddy Pimblett scoring debacle at UFC 282, spoke to Chael Sonnen about his position.
‘Even UFC Knows Paddy Lost’
UFC 282 slow-motion highlights video places a heavy emphasis on Paddy Pimblett getting rocked by Jared Gordon (including the thumbnail) from their controversial lightweight showdown in Las Vegas.
Video: ‘Thug Nasty’ Considered Retirement After UFC 282 Loss
Cameras backstage at UFC 282 captured Mitchell in a moment of doubt as he considered leaving the sport of MMA for good.
Injured Prochazka Wanted To Stay Champion
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka wanted to stay champion despite his devastating shoulder injury and details the "very hard" decision to vacate the 205-pound title.
Dragonborn Jan Angry At UFC 282 Performance
Given some time to reflect on his recent draw opposite Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282 last weekend (Sat. Dec. 10, 2022) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan Blachowicz realizes just how close he was to becoming a two-time UFC champion.
Stop It, Till! ‘Don’t Do The Same F—king Thing Over And Over’
Darren Till can’t seem to catch a break.
‘Combative’ Crosby Didn’t Want To Be At Judges’ Meeting
MMA judge Doug Crosby has generated much more buzz than anyone would have expected in the wake of this past weekend.
Formal Complaint Lodged In Nevada Against Controversial Judge
MMA fans have had enough of judge Doug Crosby, and one filed a complaint in Nevada against him following UFC 282 this past weekend.
Midnight Mania! Green Pans Paddy: ‘He Doesn’t Belong!’
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Pimblett’s Win Amongst ‘Top Three Worst Decisions Ever’
Jared Gordon feels the judges did him wrong this past weekend (Dec. 10, 2022) at UFC 282.
Gordon Slight Betting Underdog For ‘Baddy’ Rematch
Jared Gordon calling for Paddy Pimblett lightweight rematch at UFC 286 next March in London, opens as slight betting underdog after losing to "The Baddy" at UFC 282 on Dec. 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
New Rankings! Pimblett Snubbed, Till Tumbles
UFC rankings: Paddy Pimblett failed to crack the lightweight Top 10 and Darren Till fell all the way to No. 15 at middleweight after the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Dec. 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Decision Time
According to "The Predator," we could learn if UFC’s Heavyweight champion is staying with (or without) the promotion in the next few days.
Midnight Mania! Aljo Beefs With ‘Completely Disrespectful’ Rosas Jr
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‘Tiny’ Topuria No Match For Lightweight Baddy
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria aren’t fans of each other.
‘Uncrowned Champ’ Ankalaev Done With Vegas (Not UFC)
Magomed Ankalaev fully expected to hear "and new" at the conclusion of his fifth round against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282 this past weekend (Dec. 10, 2022).
Gaethje Threatens Barstool Boss After Pimblett Praise
Justin Gaethje vs. Dave Portnoy? The UFC lightweight contender went to war with the Barstool Sports boss after Paddy Pimblett won at UFC 282 in Las Vegas.
DJ Baddy Parties With Marshmello
Watch Paddy Pimblett celebrate controversial UFC 282 win over lightweight veteran Jared Gordon by partying with DJ Marshmello at XS Las Vegas.