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Glover Teixeira, Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 set for UFC 282 in December

Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022

It seems that UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will get his wish, and rematch Glover Teixeira. The two first squared off in the main event of UFC 275 in June. The bout was the Brazilian’s first title defense after capturing the light-heavyweight scrap in October 2021, with a win over Jan Blachowicz. Teixeira also teased his fight with Prochazka could be his last.

Jiri Prochazka, Jan Blachowicz
Jiri Prochazka

Jan Blachowicz pleas with Dana White for Jiri Prochazka fight: "Unlike him I always keep my word"

Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2022

Jan Blachowicz believes he should be the one to face UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka next. The Poland-native is fresh off a stoppage victory over Aleksandar Rakic in May. In the third round, the latter suffered a brutal leg injury. Thus, ending the contest, and giving Blachowicz his first win since losing his light-heavyweight crown in October 2021.

Glover Teixeira, Jiri Prochazka
Glover Teixeira

Daniel Cormier disapproves of Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2: "What about Jan Blachowicz?"

Josh Evanoff - July 14, 2022

Daniel Cormier doesn’t want to see Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira go again. Last month at UFC 275, the two light-heavyweights faced off in Singapore. The bout was a back-and-forth war. With the Brazilian winning on the cards, Prochazka secured a submission victory in the waning seconds of round five.

Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz teases Israel Adesanya rematch at middleweight: "I can sacrifice myself a little bit"

Josh Evanoff - July 14, 2022

Jan Blachowicz has teased that he could meet UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya again. In March 2021, fans were treated to a super fight between two champions. In the main event of UFC 259, the then-light-heavyweight champion faced off with middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. Despite being an underdog, the Poland-native pulled off the upset.

Jiri Prochazka, Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"

Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022

UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.

Jiri Prochazka, Jan Blachowicz
Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka says Jan Blachowicz got “a little bit aggressive” during cageside confrontation at UFC 275

Susan Cox - June 15, 2022

Jiri Prochazka is claiming that Jan Blachowicz got ‘a little bit aggressive’ during their cageside confrontation at UFC 275. It was Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) vs Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend at UFC 275. The result was a win for Prochazka, and his equally impressive 13th win in a row in the Octagon.

Jan Blachowicz, Jon Jones
Jon Jones

Jan Blachowicz still interested in Jon Jones showdown: "I will knock him out"

Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is interested in fighting Jon Jones. After Jan Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in February 2020, his first thought was to call out Jon Jones, who was cage side. It seemed like that fight was likely in the pipeline, given ‘Bones’ seeming open to the fight. Instead, the bout never happened, as the champion decided to move up in weight.

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Jiri Prochazka

Jan Blachowicz calls out newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: “Jiri, let's do this! The Battle for Europe”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022

Jan Blachowicz wants to be the first man to challenge Jiri Prochazka for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Prochazka challenged Glover Teixeira for the gold in the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore. The title fight was an instant classic with both men exchanging heavy shots and reversals on the ground.

Jan Blachowicz
Jiri Prochazka

Jan Blachowicz seeks Jiří Procházka fight at stadium show in Poland: "60,000 people could be there"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022

Jan Blachowicz thinks he and Jiří Procházka could fill up a stadium in Poland. Procházka is set to challenge Glover Teixeira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on June 11. The title fight will be taking place at UFC 275 in Singapore.

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Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz reveals he was blind in his left eye during Aleksandar Rakic win: "I just tried to hide this"

Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2022

UFC light-heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz was at a bit of a disadvantage during his fight with Aleksandar Rakic. Last Saturday night, the two 205-pound contenders collided in the main event of UFC Vegas 54. As expected, the bout lived up to the hype. Well, that’s until it got called off in the third round due to an injury to Rakic.

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Jan Blachowicz

Anthony Smith reacts to talks of a Jan Blachowicz title shot: “All of the talk was really kind of confusing the s**t out of me”

Harry Kettle - May 18, 2022

UFC fighter Anthony Smith has admitted he’s been left feeling confused by the idea of Jan Blachowicz getting a light heavyweight title shot. Last Saturday night, Jan Blachowicz fought through some adversity to finish Aleksandar Rakic via knee injury and cement his status as one of the best 205-pounders on the planet right now. The man behind ‘Polish Power’ immediately called for a rematch against Glover Teixeira for the strap, so long as the champion can get past Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275.

Jan-Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz to undergo eye surgery following UFC Vegas 54 main event with Aleksandar Rakic

Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022

Jan Blachowicz has confirmed he will undergo small surgery to repair damage done to his eye on Saturday night. At UFC Vegas 54, Jan Blachowicz managed to defeat Aleksandar Rakic after the Austrian star went down with a nasty knee injury in the early stages of the third round. While Rakic certainly had his moments, many believe the man behind ‘Polish Power’ performed admirably and has earned his right to receive a rematch for the UFC light heavyweight title.

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Jan Blachowicz speaks out following victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Vegas 54: "My body was tougher tonight"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz has shared his view on what transpired in his win over Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz went one-on-one with Rakic in the main event of UFC Vegas 54. The two were going back and forth with Blachowicz finding success with the calf kicks. Rakic also got in some good shots and had some success with the takedowns.

Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic, UFC Vegas 54
Jan Blachowicz

Pros react after Jan Blachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Vegas 54

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event was headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring Jan Blachowicz taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Teixeira in October of 2021. Prior to that setback, the Polish standout had put together a five-fight winning streak.

Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz

UFC Vegas 54 Results: Jan Blachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakic (Video)

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event is headlined by a key light heavyweight matchup featuring Jan Blachowicz taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Teixeira in October of 2021. Prior to that setback, the Polish standout was riding a five-fight winning streak.

UFC Vegas 54, Blachowicz, Rakic
Jan Blachowicz

UFC Vegas 54: 'Blachowicz vs. Rakic' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022

The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event, an eleven-bout fight card headliner by Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Teixeira in October of 2021. Prior to that setback, the Polish standout was riding a five-fight winning streak.

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Kamaru Usman

Jan Blachowicz open to fighting Kamaru Usman after welterweight champ calls him a favorable matchup: “That would be a pleasure for me”

Susan Cox - May 13, 2022

Jan Blachowicz  is advising he’s open to fighting Kamaru Usman after the welterweight champion called him a favorable matchup. Kamaru Usman, (20-1 MMA), last fought in November of 2021 at UFC 268, defeating Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) to defend his welterweight title.

Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic
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Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic

Cole Shelton - May 12, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 54, a pivotal light heavyweight bout headlines the card as former champ Jan Blachowicz takes on Aleksandar Rakic. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a +164 underdog on FanDuel while the Austrian is a -205 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. Although Rakic is above a -200 favorite, the majority of pros believe the former champ in Blachowicz gets the job done as he will look much improved after losing his title.