Before the fight at UFC 266, Jan Blachowicz shows respect and says he expects Glover Teixeira's 'best form'

J. Blachowicz is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc

With a duel scheduled against Glover Teixeira No. UFC 266, Jan Blachowicz He showed humility and respect towards his future opponent. The Pole praised the challenger for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg), says he expects the 'best version' of the Brazilian but stated that he intends to finish the duel via the fast track. The statement was given in an interview with the official Ultimate channel on Youtube.

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“Finally he got his chance so I have to be very careful. This could be his last title fight or maybe the last fight of his career, so he will be in the best shape possible,” said Jan.

Aware of the tough challenge ahead, Blachowicz cited Glover's main qualities and stated that he does not intend to take the fight to the judges' decision.

“So, I have to be ready for the best Glover of all time and I will be. He has good boxing, good takedowns, high-level jiu-jitsu. Teixeira is a tough opponent, he has a lot of professional experience so I have to be careful. But I think one way to beat him is to knock him out and end the fight early”, concluded the light heavyweight champion.

Current leader of the group up to 93kg, Jan Blachowicz will go for his second belt defense. After starting his reign with the knockout over Dominick reyes in September 2020, the Pole retained his title after defeating Israel adesanya in March of this year. The veteran has a record of 28 triumphs and eight setbacks.

The Brazilian Glover Teixeira will have his second opportunity to challenge for the light heavyweight belt. In April 2014, the athlete from Minas Gerais was defeated by Jon Jones at UFC 172. Riding on five consecutive victories, the 41-year-old fighter is the current number one in the ranking of the category.