Watch: Jan Blachowicz trains with Polish soldiers in Warsaw
Jan Blachowicz recently visited a Polish military base in Warsaw, Poland. In a video shared by the UFC, Blachowicz was seen training and interacting with the soldiers at the base, as well as trying his hand at some armored vehicles.
The Polish powerhouse posted a snippet of the video on his official Instagram account.
Apart from sharing his fighting acumen and experience with the soldiers, Jan Blachowicz also got an opportunity to take a spin in a military tank and a helicopter. The former UFC light heavyweight champion seemingly has a soft spot for soldiers. Blachowicz claims he would have joined the armed forces if it wasn't for MMA.
While talking to the soldiers, Blachowicz said:
"If I hadn't become an athlete, I would've been a soldier too. So maybe we would have met but my life took a different course, I envy you a little bit. Whenever I have the opportunity, I use it to try the soldier's life. I'm really happy for you."
Watch Jan Blachowicz visit a military base in Warsaw, Poland, below:
Jan Blachowicz will fight Aleksandar Rakic in March
Jan Blachowicz lost his UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Texeira at UFC 267 in 2021. The Polish fighter will be looking to bounce back and return to winning ways when he returns to the octagon in March.
Blachowicz is set to take on rising light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of a UFC Fight Night on March 26th. Aleksandar Rakic has been on an impressive run in the UFC, winning six out of seven fights so far in the promotion.
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Having beaten the likes of Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos, Aleksandar Rakic is set to face the biggest challenge of his career when he takes on Jan Blachowicz at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Moreover, a win over the former champion would move him closer to securing a title shot.
Meanwhile, Blachowicz will have to emerge victorious against Rakic in order to stay in the title conversation. There's a lot on the line for both fighters and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.