Former mild heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacated the 205-pound title on August 17 to pursue a title run within the heavyweight division. On Saturday, the UFC topped a brand new champion.

Former title challenger Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz fought for the vacant belt within the UFC 253 co-main occasion on the Flash Discussion board in Abu Dhabi and resulted within the second Polish-born fighter successful UFC gold.

The 2 had been cautious within the opening spherical respecting one another’s ending potential. Reyes mounted a kicking heavy offense whereas Blachowicz pressed ahead with combos and focused Reyes’ physique with kicks. Blachowicz outworked Reyes within the spherical almost doubling Reyes’ output.

The tempo picked up within the second spherical. Reyes got here out aggressive and the 2 began exchanging contained in the pocket. Late within the body, Blachowicz exploded ahead with a mixture. Reyes returned hearth however was hit with a counter left hand throughout the alternate. He staggered and stumbled to the bottom. Blachowicz pressured the referee to step in with follow-up strikes. The official time of the stoppage was 4:36 of the second spherical.

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The win prolonged Blachowicz’ successful streak to 4 fights. Throughout his post-fight interview, Blachowicz known as out former champion Jon Jones.

“Jon Jones, the place are you,” requested Blachowicz after the win. “Do not be a quitter. I’m right here. That is how we do it in Poland. I am ready for you.”