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Ankalaev and Blachowicz met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 282 on Saturday, December 10. Ankalaev is 22-2-1 overall and 9-1 in the UFC. Blachowicz is 29-12-2 and 12-6. Ankalaev has 9 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Blachowicz has 12 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Ankalaev gives up three inches of reach. The fight ended in a draw.
| Stat | Ankalaev | Blachowicz |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 75" | 78" |
| Age | 30 | 39 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 9-1 | 12-6 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 55% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 53% |
| Takedown Defense | 86% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 3:23 | 0:33 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 39% |
| Finished Rate | 10% | 11% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:10 | 12:20 |