Former champion vows to beat Poatan to fight Ankalaev by 'jumping the queue' at UFC London

Jan Blachowicz He is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Jan Blachowicz has a good reason for wanting the UFC not to schedule the fight Magomed Ankalayev x Alex Poatán 2. And the cause is quite selfish: the Polish fighter wants to be the next challenger for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg). And the fighter promises that he will secure the spot by winning. Carlos Ulberg No. UFC London.

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The former champion of the category returns to the octagon in the co-main fight on Saturday (22) after a long break in his career. The last time he appeared was against Poatan, when he was defeated by split decision in UFC 291, in July 2023.

After the Brazilian's defeat to Ankalaev in UFC 313, earlier this month, all signs point to an immediate rematch. UFC CEO Dana White has already stated that the duel will 'probably' take place next. Ankalaev was categorical when opening the doors to Poatan this morning (18). But, Blachowicz wants to change this narrative.

“I will do everything to change that on Saturday. After my victory against Ulberg, I will change that and I believe that after defeating Carlos, I will be the next candidate for the title,” Jan said in an interview with 'MMA Junkies'.

Blachowicz has a desire for revenge. He faced Ankalaev in a duel that ended in a split draw. The fight for the vacant title was in UFC 282in December 2022.