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UFC 291 Results: Alex Pereira defeats Jan Blachowicz (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 291 results, including the co-main event between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz. Pereira (8-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC middleweight title to Israel Adesanya back in April of this year. ‘Poatan’ has gone 3-1 since joining the UFC ranks, scoring stoppage victories over Sean Strickland and the aforementioned ‘Stylebender’ during that stretch.

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Israel Adesanya shares his prediction for UFC 291 co-main event between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz

Harry Kettle - July 28, 2023

Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on the UFC 291 match-up between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz. This Saturday night, Alex Pereira will battle Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event of UFC 291. It will mark the light heavyweight debut of ‘Poatan’, whereas Blachowicz is hoping to set himself up for another title opportunity.

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UFC 291 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira

Cole Shelton - July 27, 2023

In the co-main event of UFC 291, Jan Blachowicz is set to welcome former middleweight champion Alex Pereira to the light heavyweight division. It’s a fight the Pole asked for and heading into the scrap, Blachowicz is a -122 favorite while the Brazilian is a -102 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros lean towards Blachowicz getting the job done at UFC 291. The pros expect Blachowicz to use his size to wrestle Pereira and get the win.

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Jan Blachowicz explains why he asked the UFC for Alex Pereira matchup, plans to "test" his striking against the Brazilian at UFC 291

Cole Shelton - July 25, 2023

Jan Blachowicz wanted some time off after his last fight. Blachowicz last competed back in December and fought Magomed Ankalaev to a draw for the vacant lightweight title. After the fight ended, Blachowicz wanted some time off to heal for some injuries, and he said the plan was to return in the summer.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 132 with Jan Blachowicz, Stephen Thompson, and Trevin Giles

Cole Shelton - July 25, 2023

The 132nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 291 this Saturday. We’re first joined by third-ranked UFC light heavyweight Jan Blachowicz (1:42). Next, seventh-ranked UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson (16:22) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Trevin Giles (29:18).

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Daniel Cormier explains why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291

Susan Cox - July 19, 2023

Daniel Cormier is explaining why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th  at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main event will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).

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Jan Blachowicz plans to “catch” Alex Pereira’s arrow on his “shield” at UFC 291: “Cut it with my sword and cut his head off”

Susan Cox - July 18, 2023

Jan Blachowicz is planning to ‘catch’ Alex Pereira’s arrow on his ‘shield’ at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main light heavyweight match-up will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).

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Ultimate Fighting Championship advertises second title fight for UFC 291

Harry Kettle - July 17, 2023

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has seemingly teased a second title fight taking place at UFC 291 next weekend. At UFC 291 in Utah, Dustin Poirier will battle Justin Gaethje for the BMF championship. It’s a highly-anticipated rematch, with many expecting absolute fireworks in Salt Lake City. As it turns out, though, that may not be the only title on the line.

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Daniel Cormier warns Alex Pereira not to stand and trade with Jan Blachowicz: “I have seen Błachowicz almost decapitate guys”

Susan Cox - May 31, 2023

Daniel Cormier is warning Alex Pereira not to stand and trade with Jan Blachowicz. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) is set to take on Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) in a light heavyweight battle at UFC 291 which takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Vivint Arena, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Jan Blachowicz vows to send Alex Pereira back to middleweight after UFC 291

Cole Shelton - May 22, 2023

Jan Blachowicz is confident he will send Alex Pereira back down to middleweight. Blachowicz and Pereira are set to serve as the co-main event of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Blachowicz says he asked for. He says when he heard Pereira was moving up, he wanted to be the first to welcome the Brazilian to 205lbs as he likes the style matchup, and he expects to send Pereira back down to middleweight.

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Alex Pereira opens up as betting underdog in light heayweight debut against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291

Cole Shelton - May 18, 2023

Alex Pereira has opened as the underdog for his upcoming fight against Jan Blachowicz. In the co-main event of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Pereira is set to make his light heavyweight debut against former champ, Jan Blachowicz. It’s a tough test right away for Pereira who is coming off a KO loss to Israel Adesanya back in April to lose his middleweight title.

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Israel Adesanya reacts to Alex Pereira's light-heavyweight debut booking against Jan Blachowicz

Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2023

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has reacted to Alex Pereira’s fight booking. ‘The Last Stylebender’ and ‘Poatan’ faced off at UFC 287 last month in Florida. The bout was the fourth time that they had faced off, with the Brazilian scoring two wins in the kickboxing ring. In their initial MMA fight last November, Pereira scored a fifth-round knockout win to win the gold.

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Paulo Costa says Jan Blachowicz is lying that he turned down a fight at UFC 288

Susan Cox - April 25, 2023

Paulo Costa is claiming Jan Blachowicz is lying that he turned down a fight at UFC 288. Blachowicz, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has accused Costa (14-2 MMA) of rejecting a fight with him for UFC 288 which takes place on Saturday, May 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Paulo Costa calls out Jan Blachowicz for UFC 288, but the Pole claims 'Borrachina' turned down the fight: "How much juice does he need?"

Cole Shelton - April 19, 2023

Paulo Costa was looking to get a short-notice fight at light heavyweight. With Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush pushed off of UFC 288, the May 6 pay-per-view card is in need of a co-main event and Costa appeared ready to take that slot. The Brazilian took to social media to call out Jan Blachowicz for a light heavyweight fight as he looked to not cut much weight on short notice.

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Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz expresses interest in welcoming Alex Pereira to the UFC’s light heavyweight division: “This fight will also be very big, very great”

Harry Kettle - April 13, 2023

Jan Blachowicz has expressed his interest in being the man to welcome Alex Pereira to the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Last Saturday night, Alex Pereira lost his middleweight championship when he was knocked out cold by Israel Adesanya. In the immediate aftermath, Jan Blachowicz issued a challenge to Adesanya and made it known that he’d be interested in fighting ‘Stylebender’ again – and that he’d even do it at 185 pounds.

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Jan Blachowicz offers to rematch Israel Adesanya at middleweight following UFC 287

Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz turned some heads with his recent callout of newly minted UFC middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. Blachowicz was paying attention to UFC 287 this past Saturday night. In the event’s headliner, Adesanya challenged Alex Pereira for the UFC Middleweight Championship. For Adesanya, it was a chance to prove that he could indeed defeat Pereira. Adesanya, who was stopped by Pereira in late 2022, got his revenge with a scintillating second-round knockout win, reclaiming the UFC Middleweight Championship in the process.

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Jan Blachowicz reacts to “fair” split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282: “One dude cried and talked about his supposed injuries, another dude showed that honor can be”

Susan Cox - December 12, 2022

Jan Blachowicz has reacted to the ‘fair’ split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282. UFC 282 took place this past Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

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What's next for the stars of UFC 282?

Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022

The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 282 which saw the vacant light heavyweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz took on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt after Jiri Prochazka vacated the title due to an injury. The co-main event saw Paddy Pimblett make his pay-per-view debut against Jared Gordon in a highly-anticipated lightweight scrap.