Which fighters are making their UFC debut at UFC 282 this weekend?

UFC 282 is set to host some very exciting bouts this weekend, with the likes of Jan Błachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev, Paddy Pimblett, Darren Till and Bryce Mitchell all featuring on the stacked card. However, five fighters will be making their UFC debut in Las Vegas.

Raul Rosas Jr. is probably the most high-profile debutee, with the Mexican creating a lot of hype since signing for the UFC. 'El Nino Problema' is the youngest fighter on the roster and earned his spot in the organization after beating Mando Gutierrez in Dana White's Contender Series.

In one of the earlier bouts at UFC 282 this weekend, Cameron Saaiman and Steven Koslow will both be putting their perfect 6-0 records on the line when stepping into the octagon for the first time. Saaiman defeated Josh Wang-Kim in the Contender Series to earn his contract.

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After beating Shannon Ross in Dana White's Contender Series back in Contender Series 2022: Week 2, Vinicius Salvador gets his first chance in the UFC upon taking on fellow Brazilian Daniel da Silva this weekend.

One of the oldest debuting fighters at UFC 282 is Erik Silva, with the 35-year-old also earning his spot in the organization after beating Anvar Boynazarov in Dana White's Contender Series. Silva is set to take on TJ Brown, who has a 2-3 record in the UFC.

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How many UFC titles are on the line at UFC 282 this weekend?

UFC 282 only has one title on the line this weekend, with Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev competing for the light-heavyweight belt in the Las Vegas main event. The 205lbs belt was vacated by Jiri Prochazka, with the Czech fighter injuring himself while training for the event.

Prochazka was meant to face Glover Teixeira, but the Brazilian also isn't featuring on the card. This left Ankalaev and Blachowicz with the chance to secure the vacant title in Las Vegas this weekend.

Despite the lack of title fights, many high-level fighters are ready to throw down at the pay-per-view event. Paddy Pimblett will be taking on Jared Gordon in the co-main event, with the Englishman looking to continue his unbeaten run in the UFC.

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Darren Till is also making his return to the octagon in Las Vegas, taking on Dricus Du Plessis in the middleweight division. The featherweight division also has an exciting fight booked, with Bryce Mitchell taking on the dangerous Ilia Topuria on the main card.