Jan Błachowicz
Polish mixed martial artist (born 1983)
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- Jan Maciej Błachowicz ( Polish: [ˈjan bwaˈxɔvitʂ] ; born 24 February 1983) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist.
- Błachowicz is the second Polish fighter to win a UFC title after Joanna Jędrzejczyk and the first male Polish champion.
- As of 28 October 2025, he is #5 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
- Defeating three opponents in one night, Błachowicz was able to claim the tournament crown.
- Błachowicz was able to defeat his next two opponents by armbar, including the notable opponent Antoni Chmielewski.
Jan Maciej Błachowicz (Polish: [ˈjan bwaˈxɔvitʂ]; born 24 February 1983) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Błachowicz is the second Polish fighter to win a UFC title after Joanna Jędrzejczyk and the first male Polish champion. A professional since 2007, he also competed for KSW and is the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion. As of 28 October 2025, he is #5 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Background
Growing up in Cieszyn, Poland, Błachowicz started training in martial arts – initially judo at the age of nine – due to the influence of action movies, he also did grappling, muay thai (where he achieved 34 wins) and won tournaments in both sports before transitioning into mixed martial arts.
Mixed martial arts career
KSW
Błachowicz entered in KSWs inaugural <95 kg (209 lb) Tournament at KSW 9. Defeating three opponents in one night, Błachowicz was able to claim the tournament crown. His first opponent was Martin Zawada, who he defeated by unanimous decision. Błachowicz was able to defeat his next two opponents by armbar, including the notable opponent Antoni Chmielewski.
Błachowicz went on to defeat Christian M'Pumbu four months later via armbar, before defeating previously unbeaten Maro Perak in December 2008.
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