As a result of light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka‘s injury, the fight that was originally scheduled to defend his title against Glover Teixeira has been rescheduled, and the new main event will pit former champion Jan Bachowicz against Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt.  Pimblett versus Gordon will serve as the primary warm-up bout.

Paddy has already begun preparing himself for the most difficult test of his career, which would take place in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on pay-per-view.

The fan favorite, who was born in Liverpool and is currently 3-0 in his UFC career, was hoping for a statement victory in his fourth fight against the 24-fight veteran from the United States, Jared Gordon.

Main card

Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev; For the vacant UFC light heavyweight title

Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon; Lightweight

Robbie Lawler vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweight

Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweight

Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria; Featherweight

Prelims

Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus; Heavyweight

Raul Rosas Jr vs. Jay Perrin; Bantamweight

Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula; Middleweight

Chris Curtis vs. Joarquin Buckley; Middleweight

Early Prelims

Billy Quarantillo vs. Alexander Hernandez; Featherweight

Ovince Saint Preux vs. Antonio Trocoli; Light heavyweight

T.J. Brown vs. Erik Silva; Featherweight

Vinicius Salvador vs. Daniel da Silva; Flyweight

Cameron Saaiman vs. Steven Koslow; Bantamweight

The event will be televised exclusively live overnight on Saturday, December 10 at 1 am UK time (3 am main card) across notable digital platforms.

It is the final numbered card of the year, and it is going to be a biggie at UFC 282 this weekend.