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Jon Jones Wants Jan Blachowicz In Poland Over Dominick Reyes Rematch

BlachowiczJon Jones has told fans he wants to fight Polish contender Jan Blachowicz rather than rematch Dominick Reyes next. Jones successfully defended his belt against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 earlier this year. The light-heavyweight champion earned a unanimous decision on the judge’s scorecards however many fans and pundits believe Reyes did enough to win […]

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Jon Jones has told fans he wants to fight Polish contender Jan Blachowicz rather than rematch Dominick Reyes next.

Jones successfully defended his belt against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 earlier this year. The light-heavyweight champion earned a unanimous decision on the judge’s scorecards however many fans and pundits believe Reyes did enough to win the fight.

Reyes told MMA Junkie the UFC is on board with making a rematch between the pair but accused Jones of avoiding another “dog fight”, he said. “I know the UFC is on board. I know I’m on board. The issue is Jon right now. He’s going to say he’s down online, obviously on Twitter. When he gets those contracts in front of him, he’s a little different. That’s where we’re at.”

“It was a straight dog fight, brother,” Reyes added. “The last fight was a pure dog fight. I don’t think he wants to do that again. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t think Jon Jones wants these hands again. He doesn’t want to get in this dog fight with me. That’s where we’re at.”

Jones took to social media last night to deny claims he’s avoiding another dog fight. The 205lb great said he’s simply looking to take on fresh opponents.

“Now suddenly I’m afraid of a good dogfight? Pretty sure I walked him down for 25 minutes straight when we fought. One thing about being the champion of the world, you got to search for fresh meat on every soil. I’m feeling like popping some cherries in Poland, haven’t had that yet.”

Jones and Blachowicz previously agreed to fight after the Polish power-puncher knocked out Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho in February. It’s hard to say he doesn’t deserve a title shot after he previously beat Luke Rockhold and Jacare Souza during his current three-fight winning streak.

Who do you want to see Jon Jones face next? Jan Blachowicz or Dominick Reyes?

Jan Blachowicz Wants Next Title Shot With Or Without Jon Jones

BlachowiczJan Blachowicz expects nothing less than a light heavyweight title shot in his next outing. Blachowicz was seemingly next in line against Jon Jones following his impressive knockout win over Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho in February. That result made it seven victories in the last eight fights for the Polish knockout artist. However, […]

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Jan Blachowicz expects nothing less than a light heavyweight title shot in his next outing.

Blachowicz was seemingly next in line against Jon Jones following his impressive knockout win over Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho in February. That result made it seven victories in the last eight fights for the Polish knockout artist.

However, with Jones getting arrested last week for aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm among other things, there was uncertainty as to whether “Bones” would even be the champion in the near future.

For now, Jones looks to remain champion as he reached a plea agreement where he will serve four days of house arrest and one year of probation among other conditions to avoid jail time.

But even if that wasn’t the case, Blachowicz was expecting a title shot regardless despite the likes of Dominick Reyes and Thiago Santos wanting another crack:

“Everyone is trying to make his way to the belt, but these guys already had a chance and they didn’t take it,” Blachowicz told Polish media of before news of the Jones plea deal (via MMA Junkie). “Now they can rest some, or they can fight between the two of them. I am the next in line, and nobody can get in line in front of me. They can just fight to see who’s going to be fighting me next, when I’m defending the belt (or) if anything happens and they take the belt from Jon.”

While beating Jones would undoubtedly make winning the light heavyweight title even sweeter, the priority for Blachowicz is getting the shot in the first place. Which is why he wouldn’t mind fighting either Reyes or Santos for a vacant title either.

“Personally, I would prefer to fight him next for the belt, but fighting for the belt itself is the most important thing,” he added. “If they take away the belt (from Jones), or if the UFC decides to make an interim belt, I think in that situation I’d be fighting Reyes next, and then the rematch with Thiago Santos. Of course, that’s only if Jones is out of the championship race.”

For now, Jones isn’t so Blachowicz still remains in the hunt for the title as well as the chance to be the first fighter to truly inflict defeat on him.

Do you think Blachowicz deserves the next shot?

Jan Blachowicz: Dominick Reyes ‘Had His Chance’ At UFC Gold

Jan Blachowicz believes it’s time for Dominick Reyes to step to the side. Blachowicz made a case for receiving the next UFC light heavyweight title opportunity. He took on Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch fro…

Jan Blachowicz believes it’s time for Dominick Reyes to step to the side. Blachowicz made a case for receiving the next UFC light heavyweight title opportunity. He took on Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch from their Sept. 2015 clash. Anderson won their first encounter via unanimous […]

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Brendan Schaub Says He Has ‘No Desire’ To Watch Potential Jon Jones vs. Jan Blachowicz Fight

Brendan Schaub is not a fan of a potential fight between Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz. After Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho many assumed that cemented the Pole as the next contender. But, for Schaub, he doesn&…

Brendan Schaub is not a fan of a potential fight between Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz. After Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho many assumed that cemented the Pole as the next contender. But, for Schaub, he doesn’t like the fight one bit. “I have no desire to […]

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Jan Blachowicz Says He’d Be ‘Angry’ If UFC Books Jones vs. Reyes 2

Jan Blachowicz admits he wouldn’t be a happy camper if Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes II is booked next. Blachowicz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Corey Anderson. The rematch took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 15). It serv…

Jan Blachowicz admits he wouldn’t be a happy camper if Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes II is booked next. Blachowicz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Corey Anderson. The rematch took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 15). It served as the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. Blachowicz got revenge on Anderson […]

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Jon Jones: Jan Blachowicz Is ‘Very Deserving’ Of UFC Title Shot

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Jan Blachowicz is a worthy title challenger. This past Saturday night (Feb. 15), Blachowicz went one-on-one with Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch from their Sept. 2…

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Jan Blachowicz is a worthy title challenger. This past Saturday night (Feb. 15), Blachowicz went one-on-one with Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho. This was a rematch from their Sept. 2015 encounter where Anderson won via unanimous decision. The second bout was a far […]

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