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Jan Blachowicz, former UFC light heavyweight champion, is set to face Alex Pereira in the co-main event of UFC 291. Blachowicz believes that a win in this fight will earn him a title shot against current champion Jiri Prochazka. Despite Pereira's background as a kickboxing champion, Blachowicz is confident in his striking abilities but remains cautious of Pereira's grappling skills, honed under the guidance of Glover Teixeira.
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier warns Alex Pereira about Jan Blachowicz's power ahead of their Light Heavyweight debut fight at UFC 291. Cormier advises Pereira not to get hit by Blachowicz, who hits hard and has almost decapitated fighters in the past. Pereira, known for his one-punch knockout power, is moving up a weight class, and it remains to be seen how his power will fare against Blachowicz. Bookies have made Blachowicz a slight favorite to win.
Paulo Costa called for a fight with Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, but Blachowicz claims Costa turned down the fight after accepting it a few days ago. UFC 288 is still looking for a new co-main event after losing its scheduled fight between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. Costa still wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev in October.
Jan Blachowicz, former UFC light heavyweight champion, wants to rematch Israel Adesanya, the current middleweight champion, at 185 pounds. Blachowicz, who handed Adesanya his first-career loss, has never fought at 185 pounds but assures he could make the weight. He believes that Adesanya needs a new challenge and sees the idea of a rematch not farfetched.
Several UFC light heavyweight contenders, including champion Jamahal Hill, former champion Jan Blachowicz, and Volkan Oezdemir, have expressed interest in welcoming Alex Pereira to the division after he announced his move from middleweight to light heavyweight. Pereira responded to Hill's welcome message by saying he will "kick your door in." Blachowicz and Oezdemir also expressed interest in facing Pereira in his UFC debut at 205 pounds.