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Why isn’t Glover Teixeira fighting at UFC 282?

A rematch from UFC 275 will not be taking place at UFC 282 on December 10. In fact, both Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira will not be involved in fight week activities at all. 

One is due to injury. The other is due to morals. 

At UFC 282, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev will fight one another for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Blachowicz, the former champion, will have another shot at gold. Riding a nine-fight win streak, Ankalaev is ready to show why he is the most feared man in the division. 

Prochazka relinquished the title after suffering a shoulder injury. The new main event was altered a few times before becoming official. One thing to note: Teixeira was involved in plans post-Prochazka. 

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Why isn’t Glover Teixeira fighting at UFC 282? 

Following Prochazka’s injury announcement, the UFC offered the former champion in Teixeira a fight against Ankalaev. Teixeira turned down that fight. He preferred to fight someone he was familiar with in Blachowicz. The Brazilian beat Blachowicz for the title back in October 2021. 

The UFC did not budge. As a result, the original co-main event will now headline the card.  

“I told them I needed more time for this guy, that he has a different style,” Teixeira stated to ESPN. “The guy is a southpaw. I said, ‘What about fighting him in Brazil?’ They denied that and said they needed someone to fight in Vegas. I said, ‘OK, I’ll fight Jan in Vegas. If you’re going to throw me off, Jan has a regular stance. Ankalaev is a totally different game. I need more time.”

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Teixeira, 43, does not have an expiration date on his career. He is expected to face the winner of Blachowicz and Ankalaev at some point in 2023. Prochazka will most likely be missing the majority of 2023. Teixeira told ESPN he earned the right to fight for the title. 

As far as having regrets about missing out on a payday and a title fight at UFC 282, Teixeira does not have any. 

“This could be my last chance to fight for the title,” Teixeira went on to say. “I want to win this belt. I’m training like a maniac. I am a professional. Every time I show up, I put on a great fight. Win or lose. I’m not going to go in there and just show up to fight a guy because they say so. This is a dangerous game and I need to prepare myself the best I can. My family is watching me. I have a lot of students in the gym watching me. I need to be professional. So, I am 100 percent behind the decision I made.”

When is UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev?

  • Date: Saturday, December 10
  • FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT
  • Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
  • Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT 
  • Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT (approximately)

UFC 282 takes place on Dec. 10. The FIGHT PASS prelims begin at 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT, while the regular prelims start at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT.

Blachowicz and Ankalaev should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

How to watch UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Sat. Dec. 10 ESPN+, ESPN PPV
Canada Sat. Dec. 10 BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel,  Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
United Kingdom Sun. Dec. 11 BT Sport
Australia Sun. Dec. 11 Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass

The main card for UFC 282 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+. 

In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.

In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass. 

In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.

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Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev PPV price: How much does UFC 282 cost? 

  • $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
  • $124.98 (new subscribers)

In the U.S., the UFC 282 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 282 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 282 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.

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Product Prices
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $9.99/month
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $99.99/year
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $12.99/month
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads $19.99/month
UFC PPV Standalone $74.99 each
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) $124.98, then $99.99/year
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle

$74.99, then $12.99/month

Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.

UFC 282 fight card

Main card

  • Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title
  • Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon; Lightweights 
  • Alex Morono vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Catchweight 
  • Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweights 
  • Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria; Featherweights 

Prelims

  • Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus; Heavyweights
  • Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Jay Perrin; Bantamweights 
  • Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula; Middleweights 
  • Chris Curtis vs. Joaquin Buckley; Middleweights 

FIGHT PASS Prelims

  • Billy Quarantillo vs. Alexander Hernandez; Lightweights 
  • T.J. Brown vs. Erik Silva; Featherweights
  • Steven Koslow vs. Cameron Saaiman; Bantamweights 

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