Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz isn't openly claiming robbery, but he's certainly questioning the decision following his recent UFC London defeat. In the co-main event on Saturday, Blachowicz faced rising contender Carlos Ulberg, ultimately losing a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 for Ulberg at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Ulberg on March 16, 2024.
The 15-minute bout at London's O2 Arena was close, with neither fighter clearly dominating the action. Despite that closeness, the decision favored Ulberg, handing Blachowicz his third consecutive fight without a victory. After losing closely contested decisions against top fighters such as Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, this recent defeat further distances Blachowicz from another shot at the UFC 205-pound title.
Following the loss, Blachowicz expressed subtle disagreement in an Instagram post on Monday, mentioning "controversy" regarding how significant strikes were counted by the judges. Reflecting on his preparation, Blachowicz said, "This camp was one of the best I've had. I missed this, every part of this game. The welcome and support during fight week in London from the whole UFC team was amazing—I knew you missed me, but I didn't know it was like this! Thank you!"
Addressing the controversial outcome directly, Blachowicz added, "More controversy on the record, as it turns out the approach to significant strikes doesn't align with the actual meaning. I'll leave the verdict for discussion. What happened in the stands after the announcement, and what's happening online right now, is pretty telling. I appreciate it, but the verdict is out there, and unfortunately, it will stay on my record."
Audience reaction at UFC London and online responses showed mixed feelings, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction both with the fight's low action and the judges' decision. MMA media scores were divided, though many generally leaned toward Ulberg as the rightful winner of the bout. However, Blachowicz made clear he intends to push through the setback and remain active: "We keep moving forward, going for more. Your support has been huge, and I'll remember this moment for a long time."
Now, as Blachowicz looks ahead, he'll need a decisive victory soon to return to light heavyweight title contention and prove to fans and UFC matchmakers he's still among the elite fighters in his division.
