Israel Adesanya has created shockwaves in the UFC world after his picture-perfect win at UFC 287. The two-time UFC champion is not short of opponents as the stacked middleweight division waits for its turn to have a run at the middleweight crown. Adesanya also made it clear about Alex Pereira not getting a rematch and subsequent trilogy next, as the champion moves ahead with the competition.
However, a blast from the past has made its way back after Adesanya’s recent win. A former opponent has called out Israel Adesanya on social media and the new champ might be interested in taking revenge for his loss.
Jan Blachowicz calls out former opponent Israel Adesanya after UFC 287
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The former UFC light heavyweight champion had a message for his rival, Adesanya. The Polish fighter posted a photo of himself on Instagram with the message. He wrote, “Middleweight in progress. First step – condition.”
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Jan Blachowicz also tweeted about this. He wrote, “Congratulations on a successful rematch, @stylebender. If you want to try another one, you know where to find me. This time at middleweight for your belt. #UFC287″
Congratulations on a successful rematch, @stylebender. If you want to try another one, you know where to find me. This time at middleweight for your belt. #UFC287
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) April 9, 2023
It seems that the former UFC light heavyweight champion wants a run at Adesanya at 185 pounds this time. It will be interesting to see if ‘The Last Stylebender’ takes up this challenge, as Blachowicz is the only fighter that Adesanya has faced and never defeated in MMA.
Fans react to Jac Blachowicz calling out Israel Adesanya at middleweight
The fans trolled the Polish fighter over his recent messages to Adesanya. The fans ridiculed his choice of moving down to the middleweight division.
Bro would have to be on a smoking crack diet to make 185, aint no way😂
— key (@edwardsmikeyog) April 9, 2023
A fan added their take.
Referee smelled like cheap wine and cigarettes
— eskimoski (@PrzepalonyM) April 9, 2023
A statement about Adesanya’s fans.
Izzy fans shriveling up rn
— Doctor collector (@Junk_wax_fiend) April 9, 2023
Some fans commented about what Blachowicz might have to do to cut down his weight.
This dude would have to cut off a limb to make 185
— Bobandy (@RndyBobandy) April 9, 2023
Similarly, another fan joked about cutting off his leg.
Mans has to cut his leg off for MW man.
— Apache (@TheOneApache) April 9, 2023
A Twitter user said that it might be an awful choice for the UFC light heavyweight. It will be unhealthy for him to cut so much weight.
He gets finished at 185, way too small for him to make that n be healthy
— World Man (@MabZTweet) April 9, 2023
Lastly, a fan said that this may be Blachowicz’s style of weight-cutting.
Lol polish weight cut
— Kylenol (@fuckronaut777) April 9, 2023
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The fans seem to disagree with the idea of Blachowicz fighting Adesanya at middleweight. However, this is another challenge that Adesanya can be interested in, given that he may be looking for revenge his loss against the Polish fighter.
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What do you think about the idea of a fight between Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz at middleweight? Let us know in the comments.
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