After a year and a half away from the Octagon, Jan Błachowicz is gearing up for his return to the UFC. He is scheduled to face rising contender Carlos Ulberg on March 22, 2025, at UFC London.
Błachowicz was initially slated for a rematch with Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 297 last January but a shoulder injury required surgery, sidelining him from competition. Across his last four outings, the Polish fighter holds a 1-2-1 record, with his most recent victory coming in May 2022 after an injury to Rakić. Since then, he fought to a split draw for the light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282 and lost a split decision to Alex Pereira at UFC 291.
Speaking on Home of Fight, Błachowicz revealed his intentions to make a strong case for a title shot after his fight with Ulberg.
“He’s a standup fighter. I’m a standup fighter,” Błachowicz said about Ulberg. “But you know, if I have to use my wrestling, I’ll do it. It’s MMA, but I like fighting standup, so people can expect to see a lot of punches.
“He’s a very good fighter — great left hand, solid footwork. I’m excited. Seven wins in a row, that’s amazing. It’s time to stop him. … I think if I win this fight in a good way, I will start talking only about the title shot — nothing else.”
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