At UFC 283, Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will battle it out for the vacant light heavyweight championship, and we have all the details, including the UK start time.
With Jiří Procházka honourably vacating the belt through injury, plus Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev walking away from their contest without a decisive winner, this weekend’s main event fighters have received a massive opportunity.
In 2021, Glover Teixeira became the second-oldest champion in the history of the promotion and in his first defence, he proved why he’s held in such high regard. But despite a valiant effort, he ultimately surrendered the belt to Procházka.
However, with the way the cards have fallen, he now has another opportunity, and he plans to take advantage. But the man who will stand opposite him at UFC 283, is not coming to make up the numbers.
Jamahal Hill has sprung into the title picture off the back of stunning victories over Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker. And now, the dynamic striker is looking to shake up the division with the biggest win of his career. Thus making this an event that fans can’t afford to miss.
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UFC 283: UK start time
The eagerly-anticipated bill, taking place at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, will commence at 11 PM, with the main card starting at 3 AM on Sunday morning.
The two headline fighters will make their walks to the ring at approximately 5 AM.
How to watch UFC 283
The entire bill is available to UK combat sports enthusiasts via BT Sport on Sky and Virgin. In addition, you can stream all the fights via the BT Sport website.
UFC 283: Full card
While most fans are most excited about Teixeira vs Hill, many are more invested in the fourth contest between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. The pair have written the greatest rivalry in the history of the flyweight division. And on Saturday night, they will settle their differences once and for all.
In addition, Gilbert Burns returns against Neil Magny in a cracking welterweight match-up. Furthermore, Scottish grappler, Paul Craig, goes toe-to-toe with Johnny Walker. Moreover, the legend, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua looks to capture a big win over Ihor Potieria.
Therefore, the thousands in attendance will pile into the arena as early as possible to witness all the drama unfold.
The full card is as follows.
Main card
Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill (vacant light-heavyweight title)
Deiveson Figueiredo (C) vs Brandon Moreno (IC) 4 (flyweight title)
Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny (welterweight)
Lauren Murphy vs Jessica Andrade (women’s flyweight)
Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker (light-heavyweight)
Prelims
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua vs Ihor Potieria (light-heavyweight)
Brad Tavares vs Gregory Rodrigues (middleweight)
Thiago Moises vs Guram Kutateladze (lightweight)
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Jailton Almeida (heavyweight)
Early Prelims
Gabriel Bonfim vs Mounir Lazzez (welterweight)
Luan Lacerda vs Cody Stamann (bantamweight)
Ismael Bonfim vs Terrance McKinney (lightweight)
Warlley Alves vs Nicolas Dalby (welterweight)
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