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UFC closed out its 2022 PPV marketing campaign on an ungainly observe. UFC 282 was anticipated to crown a brand new gentle heavyweight champion when Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev clashed in the primary occasion, however the combat was scored a break up draw, leaving the title nonetheless vacant after Jiri Prochazka ceded it with an harm.
In the speedy aftermath of that combat, UFC president Dana White made the announcement that the title could be up for grabs on the first PPV of 2023 when Glover Teixeira returns to Brazil to tackle Jamahal Hill. That combat now headlines the primary PPV in Brazil because the COVID-19 pandemic, which was already set to characteristic the historic fourth combat between flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno.
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But earlier than we get to the brand new 12 months, issues shift again to the Apex for an essential middleweight showdown to shut out 2022. Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland are set to satisfy in the primary occasion on Dec. 17. Both males are coming off disappointing defeats close to the highest of the division, however the winner can bounce proper again into the title image.
Take a glance beneath on the present UFC occasion schedule for 2022. Be certain to test again in on this web page when we now have extra data on upcoming UFC occasions all year long.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
UFC Fight Night timeDec. 17Jared Cannonier vs. Sean StricklandMiddleweightsLas VegasESPN+UFC Fight Night timeJan. 14Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nassourdine ImavovMiddleweightsLas VegasESPN+UFC 283Jan. 21Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal HillMild heavyweight titleRio de Janeiro, BrazilESPN+ PPVUFC 284Feb. 11Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (c)Lightweight titlePerth, AustraliaESPN+ PPV
