Jan Maciej Błachowicz, born on February 24, 1983, in Cieszyn, Poland, is a renowned Polish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On a personal note, Błachowicz is the son of Stanisław Błachowicz and Krystyna Błachowicz, and he shares a close bond with fellow fighter Tomasz Drwal. As of late 2025, he holds a professional record of 29 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws, ranking fifth in the UFC light heavyweight division. AccoladeIn the UFC, Błachowicz held the Light Heavyweight Championship from 2020 to 2021 with one successful defense, becoming the first male Polish UFC champion and the second Polish titleholder overall after Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Prior to the UFC, he was the KSW Light Heavyweight Champion with two defenses and won the KSW Light Heavyweight Tournaments in 2007, 2008, and 2010, earning three KSW Fight of the Night honors.