As a result of his outstanding achievements in the sport, former Polish UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has won the prestigious Heracles Award for Player of the Year 2022.
Heracles for the Athlete of the year 2022.
wrote Jan Blachowicz on Instagram
Last year was really hard for me. Despite what happened, I ended it with one win and a draw that was so close.
That is why I am even more pleased that I was able to receive this award once again.
I will continue to constantly work hard to bring THIS belt to Poland for the second time.
We keep working! 👊🏻
Jan Blachowicz is a professional mixed martial artist from Poland who is best known for his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on February 24, 1983, in Cieszyn, Poland, and began his MMA career in 2007.
Blachowicz fought in various organizations before joining the UFC in 2014. He quickly made a name for himself in the light heavyweight division, earning impressive wins over notable fighters such as Jimi Manuwa, Devin Clark, and Jared Cannonier.
Blachowicz’s most significant career achievement came in September 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He successfully defended his title in March 2021, defeating middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in a highly anticipated matchup.
Blachowicz is known for his powerful striking and technical grappling skills, as well as his resilience and toughness inside the octagon. He is also widely respected for his professionalism and sportsmanship outside of the cage.
Blachowicz’s success in the UFC has made him a popular figure in Polish sports, and he has become a role model for aspiring MMA fighters in his home country. His accomplishments have also helped to raise the profile of MMA in Poland and have inspired more young people to become involved in the sport.
Heracles Award – the most prestigious Polish MMA Award
The Heracles Award is the most prestigious MMA (mixed martial arts) award in Poland, given annually to recognize the best Polish fighters and performances in the sport. The award is named after the Greek hero Heracles (also known as Hercules), who was known for his incredible strength and courage, reflecting the qualities of MMA fighters.
The Heracles Award was first introduced in 2013 by the Polish MMA organization “MMA Attack”, and has since become the premier MMA award in Poland. The award is presented to fighters who have achieved outstanding performances in the previous year, and winners are selected by a panel of experts and fans.
There are several categories for the Heracles Award, including Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, Knockout of the Year, Submission of the Year, and Fight of the Year. In addition, there is also a Lifetime Achievement Award, given to a fighter who has made significant contributions to the sport over the course of their career.
Winning a Heracles Award is considered a great honor in the Polish MMA community, and the award ceremony is a highly anticipated event each year. The award has helped to raise the profile of MMA in Poland and has encouraged more young people to become involved in the sport.