UFC 282 Betting: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev Fight Analysis, Picks and Odds (Saturday, December 10th, 2022)

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.

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.