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Manager picks surprise rematch fight for Alex Pereira after brutal UFC 303 win: ‘That’s underwhelming’

Manager picks surprise rematch for Alex Pereira after UFC 303 win that's underwhelming Linked with many a foe off the back of his dominant title defense win at UFC 303 last weekend,…

Linked with many a foe off the back of his dominant title defense win at UFC 303 last weekend, Alex Pereira is being lined up to take on prior opponent in his next outing at 205lbs – in the form of ex-champion, Jan Blachowicz – that’s if his manager gets his wish.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion and the current light heavyweight gold holder, headlined last weekend’s pay-per-view return to Las Vegas, matching with former champion, Jiri Prochazka in another rematch clash at UFC 303.

And laying waste to the Czech Republic favorite in his short-notice comeback with a terrifying high-kick KO stoppage in the opening seconds of the second round, Alex Pereira has been on the lips of many contenders at light heavyweight – whilst himself weighing up a heavyweight rise.

Receiving callouts from the likes of former champion, Jamahal Hill who remains vocal in his wish to land grudge second clash with the Sao Paulo native, Pereira has also been warned by Magomed Ankalaev that he would be left beltless if they share the Octagon.

Alex Pereira calls for UFC 305 return in August after huge win at UFC 303 this guy is crazy

Alex Pereira tipped to fight Jan Blachowicz next by manager

However, a former-foe has also presented his case for a re-run with Pereira – coming as the sole contender at 205lbs to take the Brazilian the distance, in the form of the previously mentioned, Blachowicz.

Jan Blachowicz claims he was robbed by judges in decision loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 291 — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger – USA TODAY Sports

And if Pereira’s manager, Jorge Guimares gets his wish, his client with meet the Pole in a rematch of their July fight last summer in Utah.

Welcoming former middleweight champion, Pereira to the light heavyweight ranks back in July of last year in Salt Lake City, Blachowicz forced the Brazilian knockout phenom the distance over the course of three rounds, dropping a split decision blemish in a tightly contested outing.

Staking his claim for another chance to meet fan-favorite finisher, Pereira immediately following UFC 305, perennial contender, Blachowicz claimed he had the “counter spell” to the former’s alleged magic and shamanistic practices.

“@AlexPereiraUFC a great KO victory, but I have a counter spell for your magic…” Jan Blachowicz posted.

@AlexPereiraUFC a great KO Victory, but I have a counter spell for your magic…

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) June 30, 2024

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Jan Blachowicz calls for rematch fight with Alex Pereira after UFC 303: ‘I have the counter spell for your magic’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz has once more challenged the current division gold holder, Alex Pereira to…

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz has once more challenged the current division gold holder, Alex Pereira to a rematch fight – this time for the crown, claiming he possesses the “counter spell” to the Brazilian’s apparent magic and shamanic forces.

Pereira, the current light heavyweight champion and a former undisputed middleweight gold holder, headlined UFC 303 over the course of last weekend during International Fight Week, taking on former champion, Jiri Prochazka in a title fight rematch.

And stopping the Czech Republic native in the second round, Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira launched a stunning high-kick, felling the ex-champion with a massive shot, to retain his crown for the second time this year already.

Making his 205lbs debut against the above-mentioned, Blachowicz back in July of last year following the end of his middleweight title reign, Pereira would land a close, debated split decision win over the Polish veteran, before going on to land the vacant title.

Jan Blachowicz calls for rematch with Alex Pereira next

Sidelined through a shoulder injury which ruled him from a UFC 297 rematch with Aleksandar Rakic, former KSW champion, Blachowicz claimed to have the key to beat the current champion after UFC 303.

“@AlexPereiraUFC a great KO victory, but I have a counter spell for your magic…” Jan Blachowicz posted on his official X account.

@AlexPereiraUFC a great KO Victory, but I have a counter spell for your magic…

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) June 30, 2024

And welcoming the chance to take on all comers after his win over Prochakza – after receiving a distinct call out from the surging, Magomed Ankalaev, two-weight champion, Pereira also echoed his desire to compete for a historic third championship in a move to the heavyweight limit.

“I think that’s in my future,” Alex Pereira said of a heavyweight move following his devastating win at UFC 303. “You know, I said that the last time I was here [inside the Octagon]. There didn’t seem to be a lot of interest in the organization, but I’m here, and I’m available and I do think that’s in my future.”

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Kamaru Usman turns down fight with UFC rival Jan Blachowicz amid call out: ‘It does nothing for me’

Despite major links to a stunning light heavyweight move to take on former champion, Jan Blachowicz two years ago,…

Despite major links to a stunning light heavyweight move to take on former champion, Jan Blachowicz two years ago, former welterweight kingpin, Kamaru Usman has rejected the opportunity to settle their differences in an eventual fight, claiming the bout does “nothing” for him now.

Usman, a former undisputed welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one, has been sidelined since he made a short notice middleweight divisional leap at UFC 294 back in October, suffering a close decision defeat against the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev.

Kamaru Usman branded best welterweight of all time by UFC boss you cannot deny that — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

As for Blachowicz, the Pole has been out of action through injury since his July title-eliminator with current light heavyweight titleholder, Alex Pereira, dropping a close split decision loss to the Brazilian knockout artist.

And voicing his opinion on how a bout with Blahcowicz would have went back in 2022 following their infamous face off, Usman pointed to his size then, and claimed that stylistically, he would have matched up well with the former KSW kingpin.

“I wouldn’t have called for 205 (pounds) if I didn’t think at that point that the style favored me and I could do it,” Kamaru Usman explained. “Everybody’s got power when the fight starts, but you grab their leg and you drag him down, the fight completely changes. And that’s exactly what I was gonna do. Glover Teixeira did the exact same thing to him.”

Taking issue with Usman’s claims, Blachowicz – who himself wants to take on the above-mentioned, Pereira in an immediate title re-run in his return, offered to welcome the Nigerian to 205lbs once more.

“If you still feel the same about it @USMAN84kg, let’s do,” Jan Blachowicz posted on his official X account. “I will be ready.”

If you still feel the same about it @USMAN84kg, let’s go. I will be ready. https://t.co/hiYf2MvhtK

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) May 25, 2024

However, according to Usman, a fight with Blachowicz does very little to nothing for him right now, declining the opportunity to reignite their feud beyond words.

Kamaru Usman declines fight with Jan Blachowicz

“When he (Jan Blachowicz) was champion, I liked the matchup, because we were fighting for something,” Kamaru Usman said on his podcast. “Listen, I respect each and every UFC fighter that steps in that Octagon. And even with Jan Blachowicz, I respect him – the original ‘Polish Power’.

“…I’m not longer the champion, he is no longer the champion so that fight makes absolutely no sense” Kamaru Usman explained. “It does nothing for me. If I go up there and bear Jan Blachowicz, what does that do for me? Jan, big respect, you big, strong, tough guy. I will happily decline.”

Who would win in a potential clash: Kamaru Usman or Jan Blachowicz?

Jan Blachowicz calls for fight with UFC star Kamaru Usman: ‘If you still feel the same, let’s do it’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz has called for a fight with former welterweight titleholder, Kamaru Usman –…

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz has called for a fight with former welterweight titleholder, Kamaru Usman – claiming if the Auchi native still believes he can defeat him following their face-off years ago, they can still share the Octagon.

Blachowicz, a former undisputed light heavyweight titleholder and the current number four ranked divisional contender, has been sidelined since he featured at UFC 291 back in July, suffering a close, split decision defeat to Alex Pereira in the pair’s title-eliminator clash.

As for former pound-for-pound number one, Usman, the Nigerian veteran has himself been out of action since October, suffering a controversial majority decision loss to the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev in a short-notice middleweight divisional bow.

And sharing a notable face-off with Polish favorite, Blachowicz two years ago, Usman claimed that an apparent size difference between the duo was non-existent, believing a matchup would favor him.

Jan Blachowicz offers to fight Kamaru Usman

Jan Blachowicz claims shoulder injury left him with power of 2 year old girl — Mandatory Credit: Cooper Neil – Zuffa LLC

And replying to Usman’s comments, Blachowicz claimed if the former champion felt the same way about a potential pairing – he would happily meet him front and center in the Octagon.

“If you still feel the same about it @USMAN84kg, let’s do,” Jan Blachowicz posted on his official X account. “I will be ready.”

If you still feel the same about it @USMAN84kg, let’s go. I will be ready. https://t.co/hiYf2MvhtK

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) May 25, 2024

Winning vacant light heavyweight gold back in 2020, Blachowicz turned in a stunning knockout win over Dominick Reyes, before securing his one and only successful title defense in a decision win over then-middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

Who would win in a potential fight: Jan Blachowicz or Kamaru Usman?

Jon Jones mocks Jan Blachowicz amid claims he ‘Escaped’ fight: ‘I swear I have a spy in my camp’

Following claims overnight from former light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz that former pound-for-pound number one, Jon Jones “escaped” a…

Following claims overnight from former light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz that former pound-for-pound number one, Jon Jones “escaped” a title fight against him, the Rochester native has given credence to those claims – albeit sarcastically.

Jones, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion twice under the banner of the promotion, has since struck gold at the heavyweight limit — landing vacant spoils with a first round guillotine choke win over Ciryl Gane back in March of last year.

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As for Blachowicz, the Polish veteran has been out of action since he dropped a split judging loss to Alex Pereira back in July of last year on the main card of UFC 291, and was ruled from a rematch with Aleksandar Rakic back in January in Canada.

Hoping to land an immediate title fight rematch with Sao Paulo favorite, Pereira in his return from recent shoulder surgery, Blachowicz boldly claimed the previously mentioned, Jones had “escaped” a fight with him for gold back in 2020 – because he knew he would lose.

Jon Jones mocks Jan Blachowicz amid failed fight claims

Hitting out at Blachowicz’s claims, Jones appeared to give credence to the former’s claims – albeit with massive sarcasm.

Jon Anik claims he's not surprised by Jon Jones exit from UFC 295 through injury it was ambitious — Mandatory Credit: David Becker – AP

“I swear I have a spy in my camp, how else would he had know this?” Jon Jones replied to Jan Blachowicz. “Over here, scratching my head.”

I swear I have a spy in my camp, how else would he had known this? Over here, scratching my head. pic.twitter.com/dJy5WZDjov

— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 9, 2024

Expected to fight former champion, Stipe Miocic in his comeback to the sport amid his own pectoral tendon injury, Jones confirmed over the course of the weekend how he had reached a verbal agreement with the promotion to make his return.

Furthermore, while Blachowicz called for a title fight rematch with Pereira, Jones himself has staked his claim for a heavyweight title defense against the former two-division gold holder.

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Jan Blachowicz claims Jon Jones ‘Escaped’ from fight with heavyweight move: ‘I was in my prime’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz claimed fellow former division gold holder, Jon Jones “escaped” from a showdown…

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz claimed fellow former division gold holder, Jon Jones “escaped” from a showdown with him with his heavyweight move last year – claiming he was in his fighting “prime” when the pair were on a collision course.

Blachowicz, a former undisputed light heavyweight title chaser, currently holds the number four rank in the division, remaining sidelined since he featured last July in a title-eliminator.

Dropping a decision defeat in split fashion to current 205 pound gold holder, Alex Pereira in Salt Lake City, Blachowicz recently underwent a surgical procedure to address a shoulder injury, ruling him from a UFC 297 rematch against Aleksandar Rakic, whom he holds a prior win over.

And staking his claim for a return against current champion, Pereira once he makes his comeback from injury, Polish veteran, Blachowicz hopes to land spoils for a second time in his tenure.

Winning vacant spoils back in 2020 with a vicious knockout win over Dominick Reyes, Blachowicz then defended the title successfully – becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter to beat former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

Jan Blachowicz claims Jon Jones “escaped” a fight with him

Previously linked with a fight against Jones – particularly off the back of his rematch knockout over Corey Anderson, Blachowicz claimed the Rochester native “escaped” from a pairing with his decision to make a heavyweight leap.

Jon Jones confirms verbal agreement in place to make UFC return I'll let Dana White announce the date — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

“Right now I am heavyweight, so it’s easy to go to heavyweight,” Jan Blachowicz told Fanatics View reporter, James Lynch during a recent interview. “I would like to see (Jon Jones) fight against (Tom) Aspinall, (Alex) Pereira, and me. He escaped to heavyweight because I was in my prime when he left. He knew that if he meet me, he’s gonna lose. That was his best decision, to go to heavyweight.”

“He promised me this fight, so I hope so – someday maybe,” Jan Blachowicz explained. “Maybe in the gym, somewhere; in the backyard.” (H/T MMA News)

As for Jones, the former pound-for-pound number one is expected to fight Stipe Miocic in his return later this annum, however, has also welcomed the chance to defend his heavyweight title against would-be common-foe, Pereira in the future.

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