In an unique interview with Bloody Elbow, former gentle heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz detailed not solely the severity of his ‘messy’ shoulder surgical procedure however his need to rematch Alex Pereira for UFC gold.
The final time that we noticed Polish warrior Jan Blachowicz within the octagon was all the way in which again in July 2023, so why has the UFC veteran been out on the sidelines for therefore lengthy, and when might we see him return to MMA motion?
Jan Blachowicz reveals surgical procedure uncovered ‘very massive mess’ in his shoulder
Talking solely to Bloody Elbow, former UFC gentle heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz revealed the extent to which he’s suffered from shoulder points each earlier than and after problems in surgical procedure.
“A few months in the past, I had my first surgical procedure on my left shoulder, it ought to have been a straightforward surgical procedure however after they opened my shoulder up, they noticed that there was a really massive mess over there – in order that was a bit little bit of a more durable surgical procedure.
“After three months, I have to have the identical factor on my proper [shoulder]… However now each are working, I really feel energy once more, I really feel the velocity – I really feel every part what I misplaced, so I really feel good.”
Blachowicz claimed that the problems plaguing his shoulders began round 5 years in the past and had been getting steadily worse, to the purpose that he was even contemplating strolling away from the game over his diminished ‘Polish Energy’.
He added: “For some time, I felt it like 5 years in the past that one thing was occurring with my shoulder and yearly it obtained a lot worse – I misplaced like 40% energy, simply gone, so I mentioned ‘Okay, if I wish to do that at a excessive degree, I want to repair this as a result of if I don’t, I’m simply going to retire’.
“That was a really laborious time for me, the restoration time was very powerful; I’ve had a few surgical procedures earlier than however that was [by far] the worst, the ache and the way in which I needed to get wholesome was like a horror [film] for me.”
Now that he’s again on the highway to restoration, when would Blachowicz prefer to make his UFC return, and who would he like his comeback battle to be in opposition to?
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Jan Blachowicz requires UFC title rematch in opposition to Alex Pereira
We haven’t seen Blachowicz within the octagon since dropping a razor-close break up resolution to Alex Pereira again in July 2023, with the sunshine heavyweight veteran hoping to make a return throughout the subsequent few months.
“I want to battle on the finish of the yr, however I don’t assume that they’ll discover one thing for me – possibly the start of the following yr… I’m okay with that; finish of the yr or starting of the following one.”
When requested whether or not he had an opponent in thoughts, the 29-10-1 Pole would make his case for a rematch with Poatan.
“Certain, Pereira… Pereira as a result of I imagine that I gained our first battle… You’ll be able to agree with that or not, I don’t care that’s my opinion, lots of people noticed that the referee made a mistake on this battle however now it’s only a story…
“Pereira could be nice for a comeback but when not, we’ve obtained Jiri Prochazka and we’ve obtained Jamahal Hill – however they’ve signed a contract, each of them, so possibly they battle collectively [instead].”
Alex Pereira has gone on a devastating four-fight knockout streak because the resolution win over Blachowicz, but the fan-favorite veteran believes that he has the information and abilities to get that one again.
“Like I informed you earlier than our battle, he’s an excellent fighter however I understand how to beat him – I did it one time so I can do it a second time, however this time I can’t let the referee have work to do; I’ll end the battle earlier than time [runs out].
“He’s a superb opponent, however he has lots of holes and if you understand how to battle in opposition to fighters like him, you possibly can beat him – and I do know that I’m an individual who is aware of tips on how to battle Pereira.”
You’ll be able to take a look at the complete 10-minute interview through the Bloody Elbow YouTube channel.
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