Jan Blachowicz vs. Jacare Souza To Headline UFC Sao Paulo In November

Jan Blachowicz has not gotten the title shot he so wanted. Instead, he will welcome Jacare Souza to the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN, per UFC president, Dana White. The fight will serve as the main event for UFC Sao Paulo on Nov. 16. B…

Jan Blachowicz has not gotten the title shot he so wanted. Instead, he will welcome Jacare Souza to the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN, per UFC president, Dana White. The fight will serve as the main event for UFC Sao Paulo on Nov. 16. Blachowicz is coming off of a knockout win over Luke […]

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Jacare Souza vs. Jan Blachowicz Set To Headline UFC Sao Paulo

The UFC’s return to Sao Paulo, Brazil will feature the light heavyweight debut of Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza as he takes on Jan Blachowicz in the headliner. The news was announced by UFC president Dana White (via ESPN). The Fight Night event takes place November 16 at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera arena. Souza is coming off […]

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The UFC’s return to Sao Paulo, Brazil will feature the light heavyweight debut of Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza as he takes on Jan Blachowicz in the headliner.

The news was announced by UFC president Dana White (via ESPN). The Fight Night event takes place November 16 at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera arena.

Souza is coming off a decision defeat to Jack Hermansson earlier this year. There was talk of him retiring afterwards, especially as he missed out on another title shot. However, those rumors were quickly quashed by his team. Instead, he will now make the move up to 205 pounds in search of UFC gold. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt is 2-3 in his last five fights at middleweight.

As for Blachowicz, he has won five of his last six outings and most recently knocked out former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. He was expected to challenge Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title next but instead will welcome another former 185er in Souza to the division.

There is no update on what this means for Jones and his next fight but it certainly makes things interesting.

What do you think of Souza moving up? Do you think he’ll fare well against Blachowicz?

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Jon Jones Responds To Jan Blachowicz’s Warning About ‘Legendary Polish Power’

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t seem to be too concerned by the threat of Jan Blachowicz. While there are calls for Jones to have a rematch with Thiago Santos, it won’t happen until next year. And so, the attention turns to who his next challenger could be. Blachowicz seems to be the ideal […]

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t seem to be too concerned by the threat of Jan Blachowicz.

While there are calls for Jones to have a rematch with Thiago Santos, it won’t happen until next year. And so, the attention turns to who his next challenger could be. Blachowicz seems to be the ideal opponent, especially coming off a huge knockout win over former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.

The Pole believes he’s next in line and in a recent appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, warned “Bones” that he’d feel his “legendary Polish power” if they fought next.

Jones, however, didn’t seem to make much of it as he responded on Twitter:

“I almost felt slightly nervous until I heard him say thank you at the end,” he first tweeted.

“I’m assuming he’s never competed against an inner-city black kid from the US before, that’s no small task either,” Jones responded to a fan afterwards.

We got Jan out there politely asking for a taste of the dream team. We all know what happens here,” he concluded.

Blachowicz has won five of his last six fights and is the only top-five opponent who is yet to face Jones or not have a fight booked.

Do you want to see Blachowicz get the next crack at the title?

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UFC Champion Jon Jones Responds To Jan Blachowicz’s Callout

Jon Jones isn’t exactly gung-ho over Jan Blachowicz being a potential light heavyweight title challenger. Blachowicz has been calling for a shot at Jones’ UFC gold since “Bones” defeated Thiago Santos via split decision back in …

Jon Jones isn’t exactly gung-ho over Jan Blachowicz being a potential light heavyweight title challenger. Blachowicz has been calling for a shot at Jones’ UFC gold since “Bones” defeated Thiago Santos via split decision back in July. The fifth-ranked UFC light heavyweight took to his Twitter account to issue a challenge. “I’m not a Twitter […]

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Jan Blachowicz Believes He’s Next In Line For Jon Jones

Jan Blachowicz believes he’s the next man in line to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The Polish star comes off a vicious second-round knockout win over ex-middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 239. Taking to Twitter recently, Blachowicz voiced his opinion on being “Bones’” next challenger: “I’m not a Twitter keyboard […]

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Jan Blachowicz believes he’s the next man in line to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship.

The Polish star comes off a vicious second-round knockout win over ex-middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 239. Taking to Twitter recently, Blachowicz voiced his opinion on being “Bones’” next challenger:

“I’m not a Twitter keyboard warrior, don’t have 1mln Insta fans, I don’t drive a sports car with a gold chain around my neck…but I AM one of the TOP guys in my div. and thru my honest & hard work I’VE EARNED a TS. I guarantee you a show worthy of #UFC#JonnyBones – Here and NOW!”

Blachowicz was previously on a four-fight win streak before being stopped by Thiago Santos in February via TKO. After getting back in the win column by spoiling Rockhold’s light heavyweight debut, Blachowicz feels he has done enough to earn a title opportunity.

He wants to try his hand against Jones, whose only career mixed martial arts (MMA) defeat comes via controversial disqualification. Jones has established himself as the most dominant fighter of all time. It will take a very special individual and performance to best Jones inside the Octagon.

What do you think about Blachowicz saying he’s next in line for Jon Jones?

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Jan Blachowicz Calls For UFC Title Shot Against Jon Jones

Jan Blachowicz is making his case for a UFC light heavyweight title opportunity against champion Jon Jones. Blachowicz was seen in action earlier this month. He took on former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. This was Rockhold&#…

Jan Blachowicz is making his case for a UFC light heavyweight title opportunity against champion Jon Jones. Blachowicz was seen in action earlier this month. He took on former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. This was Rockhold’s first bout at light heavyweight. Blachowicz gave Rockhold a rude welcoming at 205 pounds, knocking him […]

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