UFCRank 4Jan Błachowicz Record: 29-12-2
Light HeavyweightRecord29-12-2
Age43
DivisionLight Heavyweight · #17
MMA Elo1733
Last fightAug 1 2026
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Jan Błachowicz has a 29-12-2 professional record and is 43 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing WCA Fight Team (1600 average active-roster Elo across 8 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 1, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jan Błachowicz bio
Personal background
Jan Maciej Błachowicz is a Polish light heavyweight and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, a 6'2" veteran with a 78-inch reach and a 29-11-2 record who fights out of the Berkut WCA Fight Team. Born February 24, 1983, in Cieszyn, a town in southern Poland on the Czech border, he was drawn to martial arts as a child and was enrolled in a local judo club around age nine. That judo foundation, later layered with Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, produced a fighter equally comfortable submitting opponents or knocking them out. Affectionately nicknamed "The Prince of Cieszyn" after his hometown, Błachowicz became the face of Polish MMA on the global stage, blending old-school grit with a famously calm, unhurried demeanor.
Path to the UFC
Błachowicz turned professional in 2007 and built his name in Poland's KSW promotion, where he became the organization's light heavyweight champion and one of its biggest stars. His regional run included a measure of revenge over Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou — after losing to him in 2011, Błachowicz returned later that year to take a unanimous decision — plus wins over Mario Miranda and former UFC veteran Houston Alexander. He arrived in the UFC in 2014 with an immediate statement, stopping Ilir Latifi in the first round. The transition to the elite was bumpy, though: losses to Jimi Manuwa, Corey Anderson, Alexander Gustafsson and Patrick Cummins left his UFC career at a crossroads.
The turnaround and championship reign
Błachowicz reinvented himself from 2017 onward, rattling off wins over Devin Clark, Jared Cannonier, a revenge decision over Jimi Manuwa, and a submission of Nikita Krylov. After a 2019 loss to Thiago Santos, he went on the defining run of his career: a 2019 knockout of former champion Luke Rockhold, a decision over Ronaldo Souza, and a 2020 first-round knockout avenging his loss to Corey Anderson. At UFC 253 in September 2020, he captured the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title with a second-round TKO of Dominick Reyes. He then authored arguably the biggest win of his life at UFC 259 in March 2021, defeating undefeated middleweight champion Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision to defend the belt and hand Adesanya the first loss of his career.
Title loss and the later years
His reign ended at UFC 267 in October 2021, where Glover Teixeira submitted him with a second-round rear-naked choke. Błachowicz rebounded with a 2022 stoppage of Aleksandar Rakić, then fought to a controversial split draw with Magomed Ankalaev in a title eliminator at UFC 282. A 2023 split-decision loss to Alex Pereira, a 2025 decision loss to Carlos Ulberg and a majority draw with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323 have followed, but his place among the division's most accomplished veterans is secure.
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Fighting style
Błachowicz is a complete, balanced light heavyweight whose finish breakdown tells the story: nine knockouts and nine submissions among his 29 wins, with a heavy dose of decisions on top. The judo and BJJ base gives him real grappling teeth, while his Polish power — particularly a thudding left hand and clinch knees — has flattened world-class strikers. He is best known for poise under fire, rarely panicking and often peaking late in fights. The honest weakness is consistency against elite wrestling and high-volume athletes, which has accounted for several of his losses.
Career highlights
- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion — captured the vacant title with a TKO of Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 in 2020.
- Beat an undefeated champion — defeated then-unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 to defend the belt and deal the middleweight king his first pro loss.
- KSW legend turned UFC champ — a former KSW light heavyweight champion who became one of the most decorated Polish fighters in UFC history.
Career snapshot
Jan Błachowicz career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1733Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#248
Light Heavyweight#17of 162 active
Peak1782
Last move-15
Opponent quality1761avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1782 Elo after defeating Aleksandar Rakić (2022-05-14)
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Jan Błachowicz quick answers
What is Jan Błachowicz's record?
Jan Błachowicz's professional MMA record is 29-12-2.
How old is Jan Błachowicz?
Jan Błachowicz is 43 years old.
What weight class is Jan Błachowicz?
Jan Błachowicz fights at Light Heavyweight in UFC.
What gym does Jan Błachowicz represent?
Jan Błachowicz is associated with WCA Fight Team, whose 8 active Combat Edge fighters average 1600 Elo.
How tall is Jan Błachowicz?
Jan Błachowicz is 6'2" tall with a 78" reach.
How much does Jan Błachowicz weigh?
Jan Błachowicz competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 205 lbs.
What is Jan Błachowicz's Combat Edge Elo?
Jan Błachowicz's professional MMA Elo is 1733, with a peak Elo of 1782.
How strong is Jan Błachowicz's recent opposition?
Jan Błachowicz's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1761 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jan Błachowicz's last fight?
Jan Błachowicz's latest tracked pro fight was against Navajo Stirling at UFC Fight Night on Aug 1 2026.
What is Jan Błachowicz's recent form?
Jan Błachowicz's recent tracked pro form is L-D-L-L-D over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jan Błachowicz usually win?
Jan Błachowicz's 29 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 11 decisions, with 62% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
9Wins by submission
11Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
7Loss by decision
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Jan Błachowicz stats
Record : 29 / 12 / 2Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
3.55Fighter4.00UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter50%UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.14Fighter3.73UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
52%Fighter51%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.98Fighter1.37UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy
31%Fighter26%UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
69%Fighter58%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.36Fighter0.59UFC light heavyweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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