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Jan Blachowicz issues warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 291: ‘I will send him back to middleweight’

Jan Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA) isn’t feeling to pressure of fighting former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA), vowing that he will do the same to him as he did to his rival Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) at UFC 259.

The pair are scheduled for the co-main event slot at UFC 291 on July 29th in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Blachowicz Vs. Pereira shapes up to me one of the most intriguing matchups of the year. With Alex Pereira trying to find a new home at 205lbs and Blachowicz eager for a challenge that lands him another run at light heavyweight gold, there is a lot at play for both fighters.