UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
United States
Main Card • Final
Poland
R5, 5:00
Vacant Title Fight
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:29
Performance of the Night
R3, 2:43
Fight of the Night
R2, 3:10
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 2:44
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:23
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:41
Performance of the Night
DR Congo
R2, 2:49
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 4:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 3:41
Performance of the Night
Venezuela
R3, 4:13
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
Vacant Title
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients (Record 11 Bonuses Awarded)
Dricus Du Plessis
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Darren Till
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Santiago Ponzinibbio
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Ilia Topuria
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Raul Rosas Jr.
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Edmen Shahbazyan
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Chris Curtis
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Billy Quarantillo
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
TJ Brown
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Cameron Saaiman
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Fight of the Night: Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till each received $50,000 for their back-and-forth middleweight war on the main card.
Performance of the Night: In an unprecedented move, UFC awarded $50,000 Performance bonuses to every fighter who earned a stoppage finish on the night: Santiago Ponzinibbio, Ilia Topuria, Raul Rosas Jr., Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Edmen Shahbazyan, Chris Curtis, Billy Quarantillo, TJ Brown, and Cameron Saaiman.
Historic Milestone: With 11 post-fight bonuses awarded totaling $550,000, UFC 282 established the all-time UFC record for the most post-fight bonus awards distributed at a single event.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| DRAW | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $205,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | $50,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | $50,000 | $135,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $270,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates compiled from disclosed Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) filings, official promotional announcements, and reliable industry reporting. Dana White announced that Alex Morono received his contractual win bonus despite the defeat due to stepping in on short notice. Total estimated payouts include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) and do not include confidential pay-per-view points or undisclosed promotional compliance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 282
Raul Rosas Jr. made promotional history by becoming the youngest fighter to win a UFC bout at 18 years and 63 days old, submitting Jay Perrin in round 1.
UFC distributed 11 post-fight bonus awards worth $550,000—the all-time record for the most bonuses ever handed out at a single promotional event.
Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev became only the fifth championship bout in UFC history to result in a split draw.
UFC 282 was only the second event in promotional history where a vacant title bout ended in a draw, leaving the belt unclaimed (first since UFC 41 in 2003).
With 18,455 fans packing T-Mobile Arena, UFC 282 marked the UFC’s 29th consecutive sold-out event with full capacity, generating $4,409,511 in gate revenue.
Magomed Ankalaev extended his 205-pound unbeaten run to 10 fights (9-0-1), trailing only Jon Jones (18) for the longest streak in divisional history.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik stopped Chris Daukaus in 23 seconds, becoming the only heavyweight in UFC history to register three separate knockout wins in under 30 seconds.
Ilia Topuria improved to 13-0 by becoming the first competitor in mixed martial arts history to submit elite grappler Bryce Mitchell, securing a second-round arm-triangle.
10 out of the 12 bouts on the card concluded by stoppage (6 KO/TKOs and 4 submissions), making it one of the highest finish rates of any modern UFC pay-per-view.
At 18 years and 63 days old, Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest athlete in UFC history to receive an official Performance of the Night bonus award.
Future middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis rallied from early adversity to submit Darren Till in round 3, improving to 4-0 in the Octagon with three finishes.
Cameron Saaiman became one of the few debutants in UFC history to overcome a point deduction for an illegal knee and still secure a third-round TKO victory and a $50k bonus.
When and where did UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev take place?
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev took place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What was the result of the main event between Jan Błachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev?
The main event ended in a split draw (48–47, 46–48, 47–47) after five rounds. Judge Sal D’Amato scored it 48–47 for Błachowicz, Derek Cleary scored it 48–46 for Ankalaev, and Mike Bell scored it 47–47.
Why did the UFC Light Heavyweight title remain vacant after UFC 282?
Because the bout was for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, the split draw result meant neither fighter won the title, leaving the championship vacant until Glover Teixeira fought Jamahal Hill at UFC 283.
Who won the co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon?
Paddy Pimblett defeated Jared Gordon via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round lightweight co-main event.
Why was the decision in Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon considered controversial?
A vast majority of MMA media outlets and fans scored the bout for Jared Gordon, who controlled over six minutes of ground and cage grappling and landed heavy power strikes. Despite this, all three official judges awarded rounds 1 and 2 to Pimblett.
What historical record did Raul Rosas Jr. set at UFC 282?
At 18 years and 63 days old, Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter in UFC history to win a fight, submitting Jay Perrin via first-round face crank.
Why were 11 post-fight bonuses awarded at UFC 282?
UFC President Dana White awarded $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses to every single fighter who achieved a stoppage finish on the card, in addition to the Fight of the Night award, setting a promotional record with 11 total bonuses ($550,000).
Who earned the Fight of the Night bonus at UFC 282?
Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till took home $50,000 each for their high-intensity middleweight battle, which Du Plessis won via third-round neck crank submission.
How did Ilia Topuria defeat Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282?
Ilia Topuria dominated the striking exchanges, dropped Mitchell, and secured an arm-triangle choke submission at 3:10 of Round 2, handing Mitchell the first defeat of his career.
How fast was Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s knockout of Chris Daukaus?
Jairzinho Rozenstruik knocked out Chris Daukaus in just 23 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What were the official attendance and gate numbers for UFC 282?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 18,455 spectators and generated an official gate of $4,409,511 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who called the fights at UFC 282?
The cage-side commentary team consisted of lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color commentators Joe Rogan and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. Bruce Buffer served as the cage announcer.
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