Magomed Ankalaev clarifies UFC 282 post-fight comments, won't fight in Las Vegas due to 'horrible judging'

Dec 11 2022 by MMAjunkie

 

Magomed Ankalaev claims he was mistranslated in the aftermath of his UFC 282 title-fight draw with Jan Blachowicz.

Ankalaev (18-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) came up short of claiming the vacant light heavyweight title on Saturday when he fought Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) to a split draw at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A serious shoulder injury forced Jiri Prochazka to relinquish the strap prior to the event, but the UFC’s plan to crown a new titleholder didn’t materialize.

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