Jan Blachowicz is set to take on Alex Pereira next month in a huge clash at Light Heavyweight. This bout is set for UFC 291 on June 29th from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Odds Provided by DraftKings accurate as of 5/29/2023 12:30 AM EST
These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $150 to win $100 on Jan Blachowicz, meanwhile, a $100 bet on Alex Pereira would win $130.
This matchup could determine a lot in the very uncertain future of the Light Heavyweight division. Jan Blachowicz is coming off a draw in his title fight with Magomed Ankalaev last December, meaning this is his first appearance this year. Alex Pereira makes a rather quick turnaround here off his loss to Israel Adesanya, where he lost his Middleweight title by second-round knockout.
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Jan Blachowicz (+305) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (-335) UFC 282 – Draw
Jan Blachowicz (+185) vs. Aleksander Rakic (-200) UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic – Win
Jan Blachowicz (-245) vs. Glover Teixeira (+205) UFC 267 – Loss
Jan Blachowicz (+225) vs. Israel Adesanya (-245) UFC 259 – Win
Jan Blachowicz (+215) vs. Dominick Reyes (-235) UFC 253 - Win
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Alex Pereira (+120) vs. Israel Adesanya (-130) UFC 287 – Loss
Alex Pereira (+195) vs. Israel Adesanya (-215) UFC 279 – Win
Alex Pereira (+112) vs. Sean Strickland (-122) UFC 276 – Win
Alex Pereira (-190) vs. Bruno Silva (+175) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev – Win
Alex Pereira (-240) vs. Andreas Michailidis (+220) UFC 268 – Win
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