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Report: Dominick Reyes vs. Jan Blachowicz Slated For UFC 253

Reyes BlachowiczDominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are seemingly set to battle for the vacant light heavyweight title. It was reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto earlier on Monday that a contest between the pair was in the works for UFC 253 which takes place September 26. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether it was a non-title, […]

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Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are seemingly set to battle for the vacant light heavyweight title.

It was reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto earlier on Monday that a contest between the pair was in the works for UFC 253 which takes place September 26.

At the time, it wasn’t clear whether it was a non-title, interim or title bout as the UFC was still figuring out the situation with Jon Jones.

“Breaking: A 205-pound fight between Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) and Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) is in the works for Sept. 26. The fight is nearly agreed to, but the stakes are being worked out. UFC is working with current champ Jon Jones right now to figure out his next move.”

However, with Jones later officially vacating his 205-pound crown, it appears we may have our answer.

Reyes is coming off a controversial but close unanimous decision defeat to Jones in their title fight at UFC 247 back in February. It was his first career defeat as he has heavily campaigned for a rematch since.

Blachowicz, meanwhile, is on a three-fight winning streak following his recent knockout of Corey Anderson. In total, he has also won seven of his last eight outings.

UFC 253 will be headlined by a middleweight title bout between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. That means we could be set for a double header with two title fights taking place on the night.

What do you make of this fight? Who comes out on top?

Dominick Reyes vs. Jan Blachowicz Set For UFC Showdown On Sept. 26

Dominick Reyes vs. Jan Blachowicz is a go for Sept. 26 but the stakes are unclear. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Reyes and Blachowicz will share the Octagon in a light heavyweight clash. The key to what the two will be fighting for boils down…

Dominick Reyes vs. Jan Blachowicz is a go for Sept. 26 but the stakes are unclear. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Reyes and Blachowicz will share the Octagon in a light heavyweight clash. The key to what the two will be fighting for boils down to a decision from UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. […]

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Dana White Says There Will Be A Light Heavyweight Title Fight Before The End Of 2020

Light HeavyweightThe light heavyweight division has been at a standstill since champion Jon Jones took time off after defeating Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. Speaking to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Dana White said that there is going to be another title fight in the division before the end of the year.  He also told Okamoto that he […]

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The light heavyweight division has been at a standstill since champion Jon Jones took time off after defeating Dominick Reyes at UFC 247.

Speaking to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Dana White said that there is going to be another title fight in the division before the end of the year.  He also told Okamoto that he was waiting to hear back from Jones today regarding his plans in the division.

“Dana White just told me there WILL be another light heavyweight title fight before the end of 2020. He said he’s actually waiting to hear back from Jon Jones today, regarding what will happen with the division.”

Jones made headlines earlier this year after requesting a fight at heavyweight against top contender, knockout artist Francis Ngannou. The UFC was not interested in entertaining the money Jones was requesting for the fight which saw a dispute arise between the two parties, both claiming different stories.

White told MMA Journalist The Schmo that if Jones planned to stay at Light Heavyweight where he is currently the champion he would have to face Dominick Reyes again.

The two had a close fight in February that saw Jones edge Reyes out on the scorecards. Many saw the victory for Reyes which started the intrigue to see a rematch between the two. Reyes himself has been calling for the rematch ever since although Jones looked to see the rising contender Jan Blachowicz as the next deserving title challenger after he defeated Cory Anderson.

It remains to be seen what Jones’s plans are in terms of divisions, especially after seeing the trilogy between Stipe and DC this weekend.

Jones has voiced his desire to move up in divisions and face both Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, however, with Ngannou as the number one contender it would seem he is next in line for the winner of this weekends main event.

Glover Teixeira Wants To Fight Jan Blachowicz Next, Targeting Title

TeixeiraGlover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next. Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month. Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next. However, there […]

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Glover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next.

Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month.

Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next.

However, there is uncertainty when it comes to Jones. “Bones” is currently embroiled in a spat with the UFC over fighter pay and even claimed he was vacating his title as he planned on taking time away from the sport.

There has been no real update since as to whether Jones has actually vacated his title. But in the meantime, Teixeira wants to face Blachowicz as he feels they are more deserving than anyone else to potentially face Jones next should he continue fighting.

“In my opinion, I’m looking forward to fighting for the title,” Teixeira told MMA Junkie. “I want to fight Jan Blachowicz because we’re both coming from – I mean, I come from four wins in a row, I believe he coming from four, five wins in a row something like that and who am I to say who’s going to fight next?”

Teixeira: Reyes, Santos Had Their Shot At Jones

Of course, Dominick Reyes was the last to fight Jones as he lost a close unanimous decision verdict back at UFC 247 in February. Many observers felt he did enough to win on the night as “The Devastator” has also since been campaigning to face Jones next in a rematch.

But as far as Teixeira is concerned, the likes of Reyes and Thiago Santos have already had their chance and should face each other to determine the next challenger after his fight with Blachowicz.

“Those guys had their chance,” Teixeira added. “They went in there, they fought for the title and they lost and they gotta come back and we fight to get back in there again. You don’t get rematches for a title unless you’re the champion.”

“I think me and Blachowicz, we should fight and those guys have to fight to get wins, maybe Thiago and Reyes have to fight to see who’s gonna win and who’s gonna fight for the title next.”

Do you agree with the Brazilian?

Glover Teixeira Wants Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title Bout Against Jan Blachowicz

If Jon Jones goes through with vacating the UFC light heavyweight gold, he wants dibs on a vacant title bout. Teixeira seemingly turned back the clock on May 13. He went one-on-one with Anthony Smith in the main event of a UFC card held in Jacksonville…

If Jon Jones goes through with vacating the UFC light heavyweight gold, he wants dibs on a vacant title bout. Teixeira seemingly turned back the clock on May 13. He went one-on-one with Anthony Smith in the main event of a UFC card held in Jacksonville. While Smith was the betting favorite going into the […]

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Jan Blachowicz Doesn’t Believe Jon Jones Will Actually Vacate His Belt

Jan Blachowicz doesn’t believe Jon Jones will actually walk away from the sport. Jones and the UFC president, Dana White have had a feud lately over pay demands. It has since resulted in Jones saying he is vacating the light heavyweight title and…

Jan Blachowicz doesn’t believe Jon Jones will actually walk away from the sport. Jones and the UFC president, Dana White have had a feud lately over pay demands. It has since resulted in Jones saying he is vacating the light heavyweight title and it may be a few years until he fights again. “I’m just […]

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