Jan Blachowicz shows facial injury after UFC Belgrade defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Jan Blachowicz displayed a significant facial cut following his loss to Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade. During the co-headlining fight, Stirling knocked Blachowicz down and inflicted the injury with ground-and-pound strikes. Blachowicz shared images of the wound on social media, reflecting on his five-fight winless streak since May 2022. He last secured a victory against Aleksandar Rakic and has since drawn twice and suffered decision losses. Further developments in Blachowicz's career are anticipated as he looks to end his current slump.
- •Jan Blachowicz lost to Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade.
- •Stirling knocked down Blachowicz and caused a facial cut.
- •Blachowicz has not won a fight since May 2022.
- •He has experienced two draws and two decision losses since his last win.
- •Blachowicz shared updates of his injury on social media.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jan Blachowicz shows off gnarly cut after UFC Belgrade loss
"Jan Blachowicz wore the scars of his latest battle proudly.
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