Jan Maciej Błachowicz is a Polish mixed martial artist who was born on February 24, 1983. He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
At UFC on ESPN 33, Blachowicz was supposed to take on Aleksandar Rakić on March 26, 2022. Blachowicz withdrew from the fight due to an injury, so it was rescheduled for UFC on ESPN 36 on May 14, 2022. After Rakić sustained a knee injury in the third round and was unable to continue, Blachowicz prevailed via technical knockout.
On December 10, 2022, at UFC 282, Blachowicz competed against Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight ended in a controversial split draw.
Jan Błachowicz Next Fight - Opponent, Date and Location
Jan Błachowicz is set to face Alex Pereira for his next fight at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, on July 29, 2023.
Tickets for UFC 291 are available here.
Jan Błachowicz’s Records
39 Matches | 29 Wins | 9 Losses |
By Knockout | 9 | 2 |
By Submission | 9 | 2 |
By Decision | 11 | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Alex Pereira’s Records
9 Matches | 7 Wins | 2 Losses |
By Knockout | 6 | 1 |
By Submission | 0 | 1 |
By Decision | 1 | 0 |
FAQs
Q. Where and when is Jan Błachowicz's next fight taking place?
Jan Błachowicz’s next fight will be held at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, on July 29, 2023, against Alex Pereira.
Jan Błachowicz’s next fight will be held at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, on July 29, 2023, against Alex Pereira.
Q. Where can I buy tickets for UFC 291?
Tickets for UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 are available here.
Tickets for UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 are available here.