Jan Blachowicz gets angry with the UFC and demands explanations for 'protecting' Poatan

Alex Poatán derrotou Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC Japan

Jan Blachowicz did not hide his dissatisfaction with the UFC's recent decisions regarding the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg.), Alex Poatán. In an interview with 'Middle Easy', the Pole openly questioned the organization about the scheduled fight between Magomed Ankalayev e Aleksandar rakic, while he himself was not even consulted about a possible rematch against the Brazilian, who faces Khalil rountree No. UFC 307, on October 5th.

“Honestly, I have no idea why this choice was made. Someone explain to me, because I'm confused. Why did they score Ankalaev against Rakic? Why didn't they ask me about a fight against Poatan? Maybe I was ready before. I feel like they are protecting Poatan in some way”, said Blachowicz.

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The Pole, who lost the belt to Alex in a controversial split decision, has been actively seeking a rematch. However, the UFC opted for other paths for the division and fueled Blachowicz's frustration. He has a record of 29 positive results and ten negative results, but he still doesn't have any fights scheduled in the company.

Alex Poatán e Khalil rountree make the main fight of the UFC 307, which takes place on October 5th, in Salt Lake City, in the United States. Already Magomed Ankalayev e Aleksandar rakic they will face each other in a subsequent edition of the event, in Abu Dhabi, on October 26th.

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