In the main event, we will see a rematch between reigning light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka and former champion Glover Teixeira. The pair clashed in a Fight of the Year-candidate back in June, with Prochazka submitting the Brazilian veteran in the last seconds of the fight.
The event also features a a pivotal light heavyweight bout between No. 2 ranked former champion Jan Blachowicz and No. 3 ranked Magomed Ankalaev, as well as fan favorite Paddy ”The Baddy” Pimblett’s third fight of the year.
The return of Alexander Gustafsson
At UFC 282, legendary Swedish UFC fighter Alexander Gustafsson returns to face Ovince Saint Preux.
Three time UFC title challenger and Hall of famer Gustafsson, is now on a four-fight losing streak while Saint Preux is coming off a split decision victory against legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.