On July 29, 2023, Jan Blachowicz fought against Alex Pereira at the co-main event of UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2.
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Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira UFC Head-to-Head Record
Jan Blachowicz faced Alex Pereira for the first time on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291. Pereira won the fight via a split decision.
On April 13, 2023, Pereira made an announcement on Twitter stating that he would be transitioning to the Light Heavyweight division. As part of this move, Pereira made his Light Heavyweight debut against Jan Błachowicz, a former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291.
The event took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira Stats
| Stats | Jan Blachowicz | Alex Pereira |
| MMA Record | 29-10-1 | 8-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking | 3 (Light Heavyweight) | 2 (Middleweight) |
| Last fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Polish | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Reach | 78" | 79" |
| Leg reach | 44” | 44” |
| Striking accuracy | 49% | 59% |
| Takedown accuracy | 53% | 100% |
| Takedown defense | 68% | 73% |
| Win streak (active) | 0 | 1 |
| MMA debut | 2007 | 2015 |
Last Updated On July 30, 2023
FAQs
Jan Blachowicz is currently ranked #3 in the Light Heavyweight division, while Alex Pereira is currently ranked #2 in the Middleweight division.
The UFC 291 event will take place on July 29, 2023, at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
The main card for UFC 291 starts at 10 p.m. ET.
