UFC 267: Jan Blachowicz sees Israel Adesanya rematch, but ‘he needs to beat two or three guys’ at 205 pounds
- Light heavyweight champ says he’ll give Adesanya another chance at winning his belt, ‘but not immediately’
- Polish veteran predicts ‘KO by hands’ against Glover Teixeira on October 30 in Abu Dhabi
Israel Adesanya may have returned to rule the middleweight division, but Jan UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz thinks they will cross paths again down the road.
The 38-year-old Pole (28-8) made his first successful title defence in Las Vegas seven months ago against the previously-undefeated Adesanya (21-1), solidifying himself as one of the pound-for-pound best in the world.
“The Last Stylebender” quickly bounced back with a comfortable decision over Marvin Vettori at 185 pounds in June, but has made it clear he will launch another attempt at claiming the 205-pound belt – and Blachowicz expects to be the one waiting to welcome him once more.
“Yeah, why not,” Blachowicz told the Post about a rematch with Adesanya. “It’s possible but, first of all, if he goes to my category, now he needs to do some fights. He needs to beat two, three guys in 205. And then maybe give him chance for the title. But not immediately.”
Before such a rematch can even be discussed, however, Blachowicz will head to Abu Dhabi to defend his title against Glover Teixiera in October 30’s UFC 267 main event.
