Jan Blachowicz takes exception to Alex Pereira’s ‘pathetic’ callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295

Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz expressed disapproval of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295.

At the pay-per-view’s main event at Madison Square Garden, Pereira claimed the vacant light heavyweight title by defeating Jiri Prochazka in the second round. In his post-fight interview, Pereira turned his attention to a familiar foe in Adesanya, which didn’t sit well with Blachowicz.

The pair have history as Blachowicz welcomed Pereira to the light heavyweight division at UFC 291. The fight resulted in a close split decision, leading Pereira to a title fight after Jamahal Hill vacated due to injury. Blachowicz believes Pereira should focus on him rather than Adesanya.

“I know you’re a slimy one. Calling out Izzy,” Blachowicz wrote on X. “Great performance and all but STFU, we have unfinished business, you and I. The judges won’t give you handouts next time. Pathetic.”

Blachowicz’s statement provoked a strong reaction on social media, prompting the former champion to elaborate on his statement.

“I see I need to clarify,” Blachowicz wrote. “People see me that I’m a nice guy all the time. But sometimes I get pissed off, like everyone in life. I’m still super angry that they stole my W against Pereira. Now he calls out Adesanya again. Give it a rest already. We’ve been there 4 times!”

Blachowicz continued in another message, “This is LHW and that split decision means we have unfinished business here. I’m just saying what I feel. Don’t blame me for it. Just letting you know this. This is all from me. I’m going back to the gym. Got a new opponent and a job to do.”

Blachowicz’s new opponent was officially announced during the UFC 295 broadcast. He will be running it back with Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 297 in a rematch from May 2022.

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