Did Jan Blachowicz Get Robbed? UFC Legend Reacts to Controversial Ulberg Decision at UFC London

UFC light heavyweight legend Jan Blachowicz isn’t directly claiming highway robbery after his UFC London clash with Carlos Ulberg, but his post-fight comments certainly leave room for interpretation. The Polish powerhouse’s facial expressions might be saying more than his words after judges awarded Ulberg a split decision victory in Saturday’s co-main event.

I’ve covered dozens of controversial decisions in my career, but this one at the O2 Arena had social media absolutely erupting.

The Fight That Has Everyone Talking

When Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg squared off at UFC London, fans expected fireworks. What they got instead was a technical chess match that left judges split and fans divided. The former champion entered as a slight favorite against the rising City Kickboxing star, but walked away with his second consecutive loss.

What made this particularly interesting was Blachowicz’s measured response afterward. Rather than launching into a tirade about corrupt judges (as we’ve seen countless fighters do), the Polish veteran took a more subtle approach.

“I don’t want to say I was robbed,” Blachowicz told reporters at the post-fight press conference, before adding with a telling smile, “but I’m also not saying I wasn’t.”

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Breaking Down The Numbers

The fight statistics tell an interesting story that might explain Blachowicz’s frustration:

While striking numbers don’t tell the whole story, they certainly raise eyebrows about the final decision. Blachowicz not only outlanded Ulberg, but also secured the only takedown of the fight.

Fighter Reactions Pour In

I wasn’t the only one questioning the judges’ scorecards. Social media exploded with UFC fighters voicing their opinions:

“Jan got robbed in broad daylight,” tweeted former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.

Even light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill chimed in: “I had Jan 2-1 easy… these judges man.”

What This Means For Blachowicz’s Future

At 41 years old and coming off back-to-back losses, questions about Blachowicz’s future are inevitable. The former champion was once considered among the most dangerous men in the division, famously handing Israel Adesanya his first MMA loss.

But don’t count Polish Power out just yet.

“I feel good, I feel young,” Blachowicz insisted. “My body is still ready to fight with the best guys in the world.”

Is retirement on the horizon? Not according to the man himself, who seemed more focused on getting back in the win column than hanging up his gloves.

The Bigger Issue: UFC Judging Under Fire

This controversial decision adds to a growing list of questionable scorecards in recent UFC events. Just last month, fans witnessed the Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas controversy, and who could forget the Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan split decision that had the MMA world in an uproar?

The question becomes: Does the UFC need to overhaul its judging system? With fighters’ careers and paychecks hanging in the balance, these split decisions carry massive implications.

What’s Next For Both Fighters?

For Ulberg, this marks his sixth consecutive UFC victory and potentially pushes him into the division’s top 10. The City Kickboxing product continues his rapid ascent despite the controversial nature of this win.

Blachowicz now faces a critical juncture in his storied career. While he didn’t explicitly call for a rematch, the controversial nature of the decision certainly warrants consideration.

One thing’s for certain – the light heavyweight division remains as unpredictable and exciting as ever.

Have Your Say: Who Really Won?

Did you watch the fight? I’m genuinely curious who you thought won this light heavyweight clash. Drop a comment below with your scorecard and let’s see if the community agrees with the judges or with Blachowicz’s subtle hint that he was robbed.

As always in the fight game, controversy sells tickets – and you can bet both men will have no shortage of interested opponents after this headline-grabbing outcome at UFC London.

Source: UFC London Post-Fight Press Conference