Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz has his sights set on Magomed Ankalaev for his next fight. Blachowicz recently called out Ankalaev, expressing his desire to face him in the octagon. This potential matchup would be a significant bout in the light heavyweight division, pitting two top contenders against each other. Fans are already speculating about how this fight might play out, and it could have major implications for the title picture.
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- PFL Charlotte ‘Battle vs. Rosta’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- Conor McGregor issues fresh comeback update after successful surgery (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC star’s brother pulled from debut as replacement steps in for UFC Vegas 120 less than 2 days out (Bloody Elbow)
- ‘Unstoppable’ Conor McGregor inspired by Tom Brady and UFC legends as knee surgery recovery begins (Bloody Elbow)
- Tom Aspinall’s eye injury: Joe Rogan hits back at UFC champion’s critics (LowKick MMA)
- Valter Walker's biggest believer? Rousimar Palhares sees a future UFC champion (Sherdog)
- Nakisa Bidarian responds after Dana White dismisses MVP-PFL threat (Sherdog)
- ONE Friday Fights 165 & The Inner Circle 25 Live Stream and Results (Cageside Press)
- Jan Blachowicz calls out fellow former UFC champion (Sherdog)
- Paddy Pimblett’s sensational UFC 329 win played down by lightweight rival due to ‘big mistake’ (Bloody Elbow)
- Joe Rogan roasts fans' reaction to Tom Aspinall's eye injury (Sherdog)
- Jorge Masvidal believes former Bellator champ is a 'nightmare' for Islam Makhachev (Sherdog)
- UFC 331 opening odds highlight massive favorites (Sherdog)
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This story ran in the August 7, 2026 edition of the daily show.