How did Jan lose his title?

Last Modified Mar 18, 2025 10:19 GMT
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Jan Blachowicz is a 42-year-old fighter from Poland competing in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a professional record of 29 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw as of March 18, 2025, Blachowicz is currently the No.3 ranked contender in the light heavyweight division of the UFC.

On September 27, 2020, Blachowicz won the UFC light heavyweight championship by defeating Dominick Reyes via TKO at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He also successfully defended the title against Israel Adesanya on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259.

How did Jan lose his title?

Jan Blachowicz lost his UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Texeira at UFC 267 via a rear naked choke submission in the second round. The event took place on October 30, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya

On March 6, 2021, Jan Blachowicz made his first title defense against Israel Adesanya and won the bout via a unanimous decision at UFC 259. Whereas Adesanya moved up the weight class after two middleweight title defenses and tried his chance to become a double champion.

FAQs

A. Jan Blachowicz lost his UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Texeira at UFC 267 via a rear naked choke submission in the second round.


A. Jan Blachowicz’s MMA record stands at 29 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. 


A. Jan Blachowicz is set to face Carlos Ulberg on March 22, 2025.


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