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Matthew Wells

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

Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295.

In the main event of the pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden in New York, Pereira claimed the vacant light heavyweight title by finishing Jiri Prochazka in the second round. During his post-fight interview, Pereria turned his attention to a familiar foe in Adesanya, which did not sit well with Blachowicz.

The pair have history as Blachowicz was the man to welcome Pereira to the light heavyweight division in July at UFC 291. The result of the fight was a close split decision, that led Pereira to a fight for the title when Jamahal Hill vacated due to injury. Blachowicz thinks Pereira’s attention should be on him instead of Adesanya.

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