Have you ever felt happy while drinking a bottle of Coca-Cola, like it was the greatest gift you could receive? That was the life of former light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. “OK, now it’s a good temperature. Can we drink it now?”, asked the young Blachowicz. “Yes, boys, you can drink it now,”, replied his father, as described by the fighter. Growing up in the harsh reality of communist Poland in the 80s, life was tough for his family. However, despite the hardships, they understood the importance of happiness and remained united. Fast forward to 2025, Blachowicz is a national treasure for the European nation.

Approximately two years after his fight against Alex Pereira, Blachowicz will return back to the Octagon to clash against up-and-coming Carlos Ulberg. However, as the fighters prepare for the clash, fans are curious about the Polish fighter’s linguistic skills. Well, worry not, ahead of the clash, lets have a look at the number of languages the fighter can speak.

Jan Blachowicz’s Primary Language

Born on February 24, 1983, Blachowicz grew up in Cieszyn, a region predominantly inhabited by Poles and Czechs, though communities of Germans and Silesians also reside there. From a young age, he developed a strong passion for martial arts, drawing inspiration from classic action movies that fueled his desire to become a fighter. The kid who felt fortunate enough to share a cola became the biggest sensation in the nation.

Well, if you have been navigating through the career of the fighter then you already know what languages the fighter speaks. Being born in the outskirts of Poland, the fighter predominantly speaks Polish but he might also know a bit of German considering the fact that there were German residents in his village when he was growing up. Well, in addition to Polish and German, the fighter knows English as well.

His life was far from easy, however. Growing up in a country recovering from the aftermath of a Cold War era regime, things were tough for Blachowicz. However, despite the challenges, he found his calling in the game.“I remember one guy told me, ‘You will never do it. You’ll never make money on it.’ And he also was a fighter, and he told me just like this. And I said, ‘No way. I don’t believe you. I will prove to you — and to everybody who doesn’t believe in me — that they are wrong.” Well, now that we know about his linguistic abilities, let us tell you a story about the time when Blachowicz went days without food or money.

The time when Blachowicz took part in a reality show

When it comes to adventures, Jan Blachowicz is a man to look for. While recovering from an injury, the Polish fighter chose to create an unforgettable memory rather than spend his time scrolling Netflix shows on his couch. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion spent approximately 20 months away from the Octagon due to shoulder surgeries. What he did do at that time? Well, the fighter took on a new challenge by participating in a reality TV show.

For a month, the Polish fighter navigated the Philippines and Thailand entirely on foot, without access to a home, food, money, or even a phone. Blachowicz and his partner outperformed 11 other two-person teams, claiming the top spot in the competition. Speaking to the media, Blachowicz stated, “It was a great adventure to survive without a phone and without money, finding a place to sleep and asking people for help – it was an amazing experience.”

He further added, “One time we found a place to sleep after 10 minutes of looking, another day you asked people for help but they said ‘no’, and it can take four to five hours to find a place. Normally you don’t spend your holidays like this. After three days, people would say ‘enough, I will go to a hotel now’. I survived a whole month – we won this show, me and my friend.”

Well, the former champion will be back inside the Octagon this weekend as he will be taking on Carlos Ulberg in a high-octane fight. Given that, what are your takes on the fight? State your opinion in the comments below.