The UFC Fight Night 282 is all set to get underway with the main event featuring Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev. Both fighters will enter the octagon to exchange fists at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is going to be an entertaining Light Heavyweight Division battle between the two. The UFC picks tonight are updated online and Magomed Ankalaev is predicted to win this fight and cover the spread against Blachowicz. The betting lines are open for bettors to place their bets on their favorite fighters.
UFC 282 Betting: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev Betting Information
| Date: |
Saturday, December 10, 2022. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM ET |
| Location: |
T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| TV Coverage: |
ESPN |
UFC 282 Betting: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev Odds
| Fighter |
ML |
|
| Jan Blachowicz |
+180 |
Place Bets |
| Magomed Ankalaev |
-250 |
| Place Bets |
Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz is holding a 29-9-0 record and will have a three-inch reach advantage in this bout. Blachowicz is known as “John” in the ring and he has an orthodox fighting stance. Blachowicz is averaging 3.55 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49 percent. When it comes to absorbing, Blachowicz is taking in 2.77 with a striking defense of 54 percent. Blachowicz has a takedown average of 1.08 with a takedown accuracy of 53 percent and a takedown defense of 66 percent. When it comes to submissions, Blachowicz is averaging 0.3.
Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev is holding an 18-1-0 record and will look forward to defeating Blachowicz. Ankalaev is one inch taller than his opponent and is averaging 3.64 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 54 percent. When it comes to absorbing, he is taking in 2.14 with a striking defense of 60 percent. Ankalaev has a takedown accuracy of 33 percent with a takedown defense of 86. Ankavlaev is also excellent in his grappling skills and he holds to key to success against Blachowicz in this bout.
Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev Betting Numbers
|
Blachowicz |
Ankalaev |
| Record |
29-9-0 |
18-1-0 |
| Last Fight |
Win |
Win |
| Country |
Poland |
Russia |
| Height |
6′ 2″ |
6′ 3″ |
| Weight |
205 lbs. |
205 lbs. |
| Reach |
78″ |
75″ |
| Win by KO/TKO |
31% |
53% |
| Submissions |
31% |
0% |
| Decisions |
38% |
47% |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute |
3.55 |
3.64 |
| Striking Accuracy |
49% |
54% |
| Striking Absorbed Per Minute |
2.77 |
2.14 |
| Striking Defense |
54% |
60% |
| Takedown Average |
1.08 |
0.94 |
| Takedown Accuracy |
53% |
33% |
| Takedown Defense |
66% |
86% |
| Submission Average |
0.3 |
0.0 |
Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Summary
This battle can go the long way but Magomed Ankalaev is predicted to win against Blachowicz. Ankalaev has only one defeat in his entire career and the best UFC picks are against Blachowicz. Ankalaev has a better strategy and also has good accuracy. On the other hand, Ankalaevis a superior kicker with incredible punching skills. Take Ankalaev to win this exciting fight.
