Jan Blachowicz is looking to bounce back against the man who just challenged for the UFC light heavyweight title.
Blachowicz (23-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) took to social media Wednesday night to call out Anthony Smith (31-14 MMA, 7-4 UFC) following his title-fight loss to Jon Jones (24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) at UFC 235 this past weekend.
Blachowicz is coming off a main-event loss of his own to Thiago “Marreta” Santos (21-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC) at UFC on ESPN+ 3 in February, and he appears to believe the timing is right for a clash with “Lionheart” (via Twitter):
I hear that @lionheartasmith wants a rematch with Jon Jones. Everyone knows it ain’t gonna happen soon dude. Rooster is set for now. I’m free, you’re free – let’s 👊💥. We both have something to prove. @danawhite
Given the state of the 205-pound division, Blachowicz’s callout could be right on point. He lost to Santos, who appears to be next in line to challenge Jones for the belt after his defense against Smith.
Prior to his third-round knockout loss to Santos in Prague, Blachowicz was on a three-fight winning streak.
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