Jan Blachowicz[autotag]’s hometown greeted him as a conquering hero.
The newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion received a warm welcome Friday at the Cieszyn Market in his hometown of Cieszyn, Poland.
Blachowicz (27-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) claimed the vacant UFC 205-pound title last month at UFC 253, which took place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The 37-year-old stopped Dominick Reyes in the second round of their co-main event bout. The technical knockout came at the 4:36 mark.
This is not the first time Blachowicz has received praise from the Polish people, as he was received with joy at the airport after his flight back from Abu Dhabi. The “Polish Power” was also greeted by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in acknowledgment of his feat.
Below is Blachowicz’s hometown welcome:
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jan Blachowicz (@janblachowicz) on Oct 9, 2020 at 12:29pm PDT
I’m speechless. What a moment. Pleasure to make you proud. Thank you! 
Nie mam słów. Dziękuję Wam za to przywitanie. Ciszę się, że mogłem przynieść dumę mojemu miastu. @cieszyn_robi_wrazenie #cieszyn #LegendaryPolishPowerThis is how The UFC LHW Champion @JanBlachowicz was welcomed today in his hometown Cieszyn. @UFCEurope pic.twitter.com/RcVgBOgciG
— Dominik Durniat (@DDurniat) October 9, 2020
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kronika Beskidzka (@kronika_beskidzka) on Oct 9, 2020 at 11:48am PDT
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