Aleksandar Rakic. Of the two I think that Krylov is both the easier fight and ready sooner than Walker. Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. Neither is on a solid run, but if it's Blachowicz. Watch Aleksandar Rakic vs. Without third-tier Smederevo knowing, he took Mitrovic to Belgrade for a trial with Partizan, one of the biggest clubs in the country. Aleksandar Rakic notched the biggest win of his career in the main-event of UFC Vegas 8, dominating Anthony Smith en route to a decision win. com: 2022-05-14, pretty good mma fight: Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic gets three stars (take a look at our ranking of the Best Mma Fights of 2022). UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakić, born February 6, 1992) is an Serbian-Austrian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 00. Jiri, who claims he is the official backup fighter for the forthcoming UFC LHW. He moved up the ranks with four straight wins including an impressive knockout of Jimi Manuwa. Now that the title is up for grabs, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are set to fight for it at UFC 253. 1 contender spot at 205 pounds, but “Denisa” passed on the booking in hopes of. ROUND Oezdemir Rakic Oezdemir. Rakic will be available to watch on ESPN+. Aleksandar Rakic. 1 contender. So many directions for that fight to go, and we got knee destruction instead. Aleksandar Rakic 145 lbs. UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Oezdemir won a three round split decision over Aleksandar Rakic. Rakic May. A light heavyweight showdown between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic has been rescheduled for the upcoming UFC Fight Night card expected on May 14 in Las Vegas at the UFC APEX. ‘Rocket’ Rakic is on a two-fight win streak and has only lost to Volkan Oezdemir. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. 1/20. Light Heavyweight. This weekend’s victor should take a solid step forward, but whomever is vanquished will likely still be heard from in the future as well. I know that I perform best under pressure. The co-main event is two ranked welterweights in #13 Robbie Lawler and #14 Neil Magny. 14-3-0. 1 Contender Fight Claim. 3. . UFC on ESPN 36: Błachowicz vs. The 14-2 star says he plans to beat Jan, and then fight the winner of Glover and Jiri Prochazka. Review by AllTheBestFights. 9-0 UFC) wins the fight against Blachowicz (27-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC), because. Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) got a TKO win over Aleksandar Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event Saturday. See the Final Results , Official. Aleksandar "Rocket" Rakić (14-3-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Vienna, Austria and the #6th ranked Top Light Heavyweight MMA fighter. Feb 6, 1992Aleksandar Rakic Serbia Light Heavyweight HT/WT 6' 4", 205 lbs Birthdate 2/6/1992 (31) Team American Top Team Zagreb Stance Orthodox Reach 78" Stats W-L. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN. Subscribe to ESPN+. “I need to let the people know. On August 29, 2020, a 28-year old Aleksandar Rakić (12-2, nine KO wins, one submission win) fought American MMA fighter Anthony Smith, who was 32 years old with a record of 33-15. Blachowicz and. 15, 2020 KO/TKO Punch. Utilizing his long and athletic frame, [autoatg]Aleksandar Rakic[/autotag]’s striking base shines through in the mechanics of his approach. According to Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC), the injury is one that occurred a few weeks prior to the fight during training camp, but he still competed. [4] Ele venceu via decisão unânime (30–27,. VOLKAN OEZDEMIR (29-28 x 2) def Aleksandar Rakic (29-28) by Split Decision. Anthony Smith is determined to get a rematch with Aleksandar Rakic and he used his main event at UFC Vegas 37 to send that message. Def. 205 lbs. Rakic is a fighter on the rise, and should be riding a 13-fight winning streak. No issues. Oezdemir eventually escapes and. Jan. 20 in Toronto. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Jan Blachowicz: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 6' 2" 205 lbs: Aleksandar Rakic. com: Anderson Silva reveals. Petersbrug, Russia against a world champion in comat sambo and he has the same MMA record like me (7-1). Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC. Krylov's next fight seems unlikely to be for a championship, but I can see a world. Blachowicz vs Rakic: Fighters Preview Jan Blachowicz Preview Blachowicz. L Aleksandar Rakic . com: Tom Aspinall shoots past Curtis Blaydes in latest UFC rankings update, women’s featherweight goes bye-bye. Jan Blachowicz chopped away at Aleksandar Rakic’s legs, but it was a devastating knee injury that ultimately ended the fight with the former light heavyweight champion getting the win at UFC. Katlyn Chookagian vs. Fight Breakdown. Aleksandar Rakic features two top-level light heavyweight bouts at the top of the card, as well as a number of other solid fights. (Photo by. . UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Fight summary of UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakić on 14th May 2022 by knockout in the 3rd round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas. Jan Blachowicz returns and meets Aleksandar Rakic in the headliner of an upcoming UFC. UFC Vegas 54 results live: Jan Blachowicz vs. Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic via TKO (injury) at 1:11 of the third round. Rakic’s next appearance was eventually announced. Record: 13-2 Key Wins: Anthony Smith (UFC Vegas 8), Jimi Manuwa (UFC Fight Night 153), Devin Clark (UFC 231), Justin Ledet (UFC Fight Night 134) Key Losses: Volkan Oezdemir (UFC. • Anthony Smith vs. No longer was this about redemption for. The booking was announced by the promotion during the UFC 295. PFL. The only other top 10 guy who's not booked is Ankalaev, but I think he's a terrible comeback fight after such an. First streamed on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Aleksandar Rakic suffered a torn ACL in his right knee as a result of a freak injury that occurred in his main event fight with Jan Blachowicz at UFC Vegas 54. Jan Blachowicz gets the win at UFC Fight Night after Aleksandar Rakić suffers a knee injury while stepping backwards. The UFC is finalizing a light heavyweight matchup in early 2022 between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. , Feb. Aleksandar Rakic Record: 14-3-0. Previous to that, he had beat Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Of those 14 wins he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%, with 1 submissions. After the unanimous decision loss to Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in the light heavyweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Smith (32-16 MMA, 8-4 UFC) raised questions about his next career move after thinking. March 6, 2021 10:55 pm ET. I’m guessing it was not the way Jan Blachowicz wanted to get back into the win column, but a win’s a win, and in defeating Aleksandar Rakic, he now has a clear path to a. Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night (May 14, 2022) ended suddenly halfway through the third round. . 29 in Las Vegas. Ryan Spann vs Ion Cutelaba. Aleksandar Rakic (UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. ANTHONY SMITH VS. Jan Blachowicz gets the win at UFC Fight Night after Aleksandar Rakić suffers a knee injury while stepping backwards. Rakic is the most obvious. Rakic has been dead set on getting. 5% win probability. L. Aleksandar Rakic . Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic is expected to headline a UFC Vegas card in March. Movsar Evloev. That loss snapped a twelve-fight win streak for the. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Las Vegas, NV. Rakic dominated Smith the entire fight. 1 and No. my next fight is on 23rd of Oct. The hype around him was hopped on as fans have regularly placed their bets on him to win. The last fight of Jan Blachowicz took place on July 29, 2023 against Alex Pereira (7 - 2 - 0). Ion Cutelaba. . You can also send in your feedback on our Disqus boards below!. Volkan Oezdemir and Aleksandar Rakic meet in the co-main event. Oddsmakers have instilled Rakic as a hefty betting favorite entering the fight. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a row going into Saturday's co. Dude they are going to stack that return to Europe card. Jan Blachowicz vs. Prochazka emerged as a top contender when he scored an incredible spinning back elbow knockout of former title challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23, moving him one spot ahead of Rakic in the official UFC 205-pound rankings. Like, put that dude next to Aleksandar Rakic and that dude will make him look tiny. 3 ranked Aleksandar Rakic in the featured bout. Jan Blachowicz def. We'll be bringing you full, fight by fight coverage of every bout on the card. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aleksandar „Rocket“ Rakic (@rakic_ufc)In the opposite corner is Aleksandar Rakic, a Viennese brawler who’s only loss in the UFC so far has come against title challenger Volkan Oezdemir. The fight was waved off and Blachowicz declared the winner, but the finish left fans. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27) Michael Johnson def. 31. Rakic was on a two-fight win streak with lopsided. confirms Henry Cejudo is next assignment MMAFighting. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. UFC presented their UFC Fight Night event on Saturday May 14, 2022 live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. 29, 2020) from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Round. Aleksandar Rakic headlines UFC Fight Night on March 26. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. 3 ranked light-heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic. in St. Record: 14-3-0. [My title is vacated] Now that there’s a fight announced to fight for the title. Aleksandar Rakić lost to Jan Błachowicz by KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 3 in the Light Heavyweight division. Farah Hannoun. Aleksandar Rakic: Blachowicz had a very bad night against. 0 0 63 of 144 75 of 147 43% 51% 118 of 199 87 of 162 0 of 0 1 of 9 --- 11% 0 1 0 0 0:32 2:38 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Rakic is athletic, strong and explosive striker, who is probably aware that in his next fight he needs to throw hands and kicks, risk more and have a finish, otherwise no title match. Ready to snap a two-fight losing skid, the Brazilian striker hopes to put on. 0 0. Aleksandar Rakic-160: 59. UFC Vegas 54 post-fight show: Will Jan Blachowicz’s next fight be for the UFC title? Aleksandar Rakic releases statement after UFC Vegas 54 injury loss, vows to ‘come back like you never seen. Trenes en. With the entire MMA world turned on its head after Jon Jones vacated his light heavyweight title, the story heading into UFC Vegas 8 had changed. Blachowicz (28-9) has not fought since then, but he will be back in the Octagon on Saturday when he faces Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. DC & RC. The UFC has added another big matchup to its first pay-per-view event of 2024. A gold medalist at the 2008 World Championships, Blachowicz made his pro. Tickets. A light heavyweight showdown between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic has been rescheduled for the upcoming UFC Fight Night card expected on May 14 in Las Vegas at the UFC APEX. Neither is on a solid. Chimaev is likely the next challenger for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. In his first bout since losing the 205-pound belt, Blachowicz (29-9, 12-6 UFC) returned to the win column when Aleksandar Rakic (14-3, 6-2 UFC) suffered an apparent knee injury in the UFC on ESPN. Before that he lost a split decision to Volkan Oezdemir; in a fight many felt the judges scored incorrectly. He had won against Ilir Latifi at UFC on ESPN+ 14 on 10th August 2019 by knockout in the 2nd round at Antel Arena, Montevideo, Uruguay. Aleksandar "Rocket" Rakić is an Austrian professional mixed martial artist of Serbian descent in the UFC light heavyweight division. Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. Anthony Smith could feel the difference between himself and Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 33, and that has him contemplating a change to his career. Download App. In the co-feature, Ion Cutelaba (16-6-1 MMA, 5-5-1 UFC) meets Ryan Spann (19-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in another light heavyweight bout. UFC Fight Night: Jan Blachowicz vs. Rakic is coming into the fight with a two-fight win streak over Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos. 0 0 49 of 97 36 of 89 50% 40% 61 of 109 50 of 103 0 of 1 0 of 2 0% 0% 0 0 0 0 0:00 2:32 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Aleksandar Rakić (born February 6, 1992) is an Austrian mixed martial artist of Serbian descent. As a new era dawns in the light heavyweight division, Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic clash in this meeting of Top 10 talents looking to make an early case. Light Heavyweight. LONDON – Aleksandar Rakic is eager to run things back with Jan Blachowicz. Aleksandar Rakic Highest Stored Fight DD Rating:. %. December 9, 2021 9:40 am ET. Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) scored a unanimous decision win over Thiago Santos (21-9) in an underwhelming light heavyweight fight bout at UFC 259. He will face the rising Aleksandar Rakic on May 14. After he fell to the canvas with the injury, the fight was waved off and Blachowicz had the TKO win at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Aleksandar Rakić vs. Blachowicz Feb. UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. (0:59) Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff Writer May 15, 2022, 01:10 AM ETFormer light heavyweight champion Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) runs things back with Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) on Jan. Three kicks from Aleksandar Rakic and I’m on f**king. “Honestly I would like to fight Israel,” Rakic said. Previous Next. ESPN+. Round one of the UFC Vegas 8 main event begins and Aleksandar Rakic lands a hard low kick and then another. who are set. Aleksandar has been looking for a shot at the belt, and a win over the. The hard-hitting Santos is coming off a loss to Glover Teixeira, while Rakic wrestled his way to a win last fall and has an edge on the ground. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. In his first bout since losing the 205-pound belt, Blachowicz (29-9, 12-6 UFC) returned to the win column when Aleksandar Rakic (14-3, 6-2 UFC) suffered an apparent knee injury in the UFC on ESPN. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. The Austrian light heavyweight has a big opportunity to score a big win and potentially earn a title shot. View Rakić vs. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will take on Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 297. In his last fight against Santos, Rakic won the fight via unanimous decision. The Korean Zombie. 9 in UFC's light heavyweight division. thinks the long layoff will likely impact vs. Glover is already first in line, if Jiri wins vs Reyes he is going to get a fight for the number one contender spot for the next shot after Glover, probably vs Rakic, but if somehow Glover could not fight, then yeah, Dana 100% would give Jiri the shot over Rakic, cause Jiri doesn't have boring fights and is overall way more exciting to watch. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. All fights from UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. . Jan Blachowicz may have found his way back to the UFC light heavyweight title by unexpected means. Jan Blachowicz secured a TKO win against Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night when the latter suffered a knee injury in the third round of their UFC Fight Night main event. Below is a list of the fights expected to take place at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Now, as you'd expect, Rakic has a different vision of how the fight will play out. The two fighters exchange and tie up. Inicio. Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night (May 14, 2022). Aleksandar Rakic — At 5:21, Odds 17:11, Picks, Both. UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Aleksandar Rakic Has High Expectations For How His UFC Fight Night Main Event Bout With Jan Blachowicz Will Play Out. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC), who brutally knocked out and retired Manuwa (17-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) with a perfect head kick during their light heavyweight bout in June 2019, said he was minding his own business. He's well-rounded and has the. Before Aleksandar Rakic fulfills his promise of becoming a champion, he has a long way to go. 64% of wins. Louis Smolka. The Austrian had not fought since March of 2021 but he got the big fight he was looking for as had he beat Blachowicz, he very well could’ve earned a title shot. Teixeira and Hill will square off at. The booking was announced by the promotion during the UFC 295. UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Aleksandar Rakic full fight preview: Head-to-toe Light Heavyweight bout breakdown for UFC Fight Night 165 co-main event match this Saturday (Dec. Rakic pits Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rocket Rakic fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on May 14, 2022. 15 on the dot, might just be what the doctor ordered for Rakic his next time out. Aleksandar Rakic sees a fight with Jiri Prochazka as the perfect UFC light heavyweight title eliminator. *Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change. Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic meet in an important light heavyweight contest to close out UFC Fight Night 175 from the APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Lee for Next Bare Knuckle MMA Bout; It's Official. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Def. Complete UFC on ESPN 36. Cutelaba is a -240 favorite, but it. Rakic odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Rakic was engaged in a competitive battle with Jan Blachowicz at UFC on ESPN 36 when disaster struck, as “Rocket” suffered a right knee injury while moving backward early in the third round of. Str. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will face off against Aleksandar Rakic in the main event Saturday night. Prochazka emerged as a top contender when he scored an incredible spinning back elbow knockout of former title challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23, moving him one spot ahead of Rakic in the official UFC 205-pound. Aleksandar Rakic 145 lbs. Many expect Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) to get the next shot at newly crowned light heavyweight champion Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who stopped Jiri. This is a really compelling fight to kick off the main card. 20 The Ultimate. Rakic will come into the fight with a purple belt in jiujitsu. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. 26 Next. Korean Zombie Dec / 21 / 2019: Decision (Split) Greg Kleynjans VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 3: 5:00: win: Ilir Latifi: UFC Fight Night 156 - Shevchenko vs. Aleksandar Rakic . The 14-2 star says he plans to beat Jan, and then fight the winner of Glover and Jiri Prochazka. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14. Aleksandar Rakic - Prelims results Viviane Araujo def. Manuel. Prochazka was the backup on Fight Island for the main event of UFC 268 between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. Now, as you'd expect, Rakic has a different vision of how the fight will play out. He forces Oezdemir to the fence and latches onto a guillotine. “Lionheart” Smith is the well-worn veteran at 33-15, with a UFC mark of 8-5. 205 lbs. Aleksandar Rakic is scheduled to fight Jan Blachowicz in a five round light heavyweight bout that. Statement Time For Aleksandar Rakic. In fact, he is already mapping out his assault on the 205-pound division in 2022, suggesting that a potential fight against Aleksandar Rakic could be his next assignment. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Oezdemir knocked out Ilir Latifi at 4:31 of the second round. Aleksandar Rakic (UFC 259) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. Aleksandar Rakic's record currently stands at 14 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. The main event of UFC on ESPN 36 was shaping up to be a memorable battle, until its abrupt and unfortunate ending due to injury. UFC on ESPN 36 - Blachowicz vs. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. 9 in UFC's light heavyweight division. While Blachowicz entered the fight as a big favorite to. Dominick Reyes. A professional since 2011, Rakić has also competed for the Final Fight Championship in Austria. Jimi Manuwa and Aleksandar Rakic also entered the day hoping to move up in the division rankings. On the night of May 14, Las Vegas (USA) will host another fight evening under the auspices of the UFC. Du Plessis. Aleksandar Rakić next fight. Light Heavyweight Bout Method: KO/TKO Round: 3 Time: 1:11 Time format: 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5) Referee: Mark Smith Details: to Injury. UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Oezdemir won a three round split decision over Aleksandar Rakic. We got some fights again next weekend and the main event Smith vs Rakic should be a banger. Rakic odds and lines,. Unfortunately, the fight between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic scheduled for UFC Fight Night 205 will not take place due to a Blachowicz neck injury. Rakić fez sua estreia no MMA em 2 de Setembro de 2017 contra Francimar Barroso no UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Jan Blachowicz may not have won the UFC on ESPN 36 main event in the fashion he’d drawn up, but in the end got his hand raised against Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic is hoping for a speedy recovery and a chance to run it back with Jan Blachowicz. Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC light heavyweight title to Glover Teixeira in October of 2021. Anthony Smith believes a dominant performance against Ryan Spann at UFC Vegas 37 will be enough to score an Aleksander Rakic rematch. The two light heavyweight finishers went toe-to-toe through three full rounds at Sajik Arena in the. A light heavyweight clash between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic will take place at UFC 297 on Jan. Nov 11, 2023. The. But it came only after Rakic backed up in the. As a new era dawns in the light heavyweight division, Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic clash in this meeting of Top 10 talents looking to make an early case. Blachowicz Smith called for a rematch with Aleksandar Rakic during his post-fight rounds, and though all signs point to him getting his wish, nothing is official. 20 at UFC 297 from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. View the profile of the MMA fighter Andre Petroski from USA on ESPN. Jan Błachowicz def. With 10 seconds, Rakic backs off, stands up and poses with his hands up as the final bell rings. Aleksandar Rakic is rapidly ascending the ranks in the 205. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a. ICYMI: Aleksandar Rakic blew out his knee while fighting Jan Blachowicz at UFC Vegas 54. from MMAmania. 4-ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith at the end of UFC Fight Night: Smith. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA,. FAQ;. Injuries during fights are extremely unfortunate, for exactly the reason you note: it doesn’t feel like a. The UFC announced a light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlining UFC Vegas 8 on Aug. Both fighters are vying for a light heavyweight title shot with most observers in agreement that Prochazka — fresh off his knockout of. Main Event - Light Heavyweight Bout: Jan Blachowicz (205. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz (28-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) takes on Aleksandar Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC). Watch the video and rate this fight!. Rakić talked about his next fight with Polish power Jan Blachowicz, his training with Khamzat Chimaev and his disagreement with previous opponent Anthony Smith. 5. Amanda Ribas. He ran out of steam in his previous fight, however, losing a. KO/TKO. It's Official. who enters on a two-fight winning streak and does his camps at Jackson-Wink MMA, is a terrific litmus test for both men and comes at. Nov 20, 2023 at. Mar 06, 2021, 08:00 PM EST. That's a lot of momentum to carry into a fight with someone who took a ton of punishment just a few months ago. The UFC 259 main card gets underway with a huge light heavyweight clash between Thiago Santos and Aleksandar Rakic. Weird that they've already confirmed so many great fight night headliners in late Feb - March (Islam vs. Aleksandar Rakic tore the ACL in his right knee in a UFC Fight Night main event loss to Jan Blachowicz last. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic Michael Johnson Stuns Alan Patrick In Round 2 | UFC. Experience will likely play a sizeable factor in his fight with Austrian-born upstart, Rakic – as well as a certain technical edge which will force Rakic to consider all means of offense beyond. 9 round on average. 12%: Elo K170: Jan Blachowicz: 2183. Anthony Smith Aleksandar Rakic Landed by target Avg. Aleksandar Rakic. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is targeted to headline a March 26 UFC event opposite surging contender Aleksandar Rakic. 00. ALEKSANDAR RAKIC. " Rakic finished the fight having outlanded Smith 136 to 20 and only ate one truly meaningful punch from Smith, a left hook that Rakic ate well before taking. Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic are both intent on inserting themselves into the UFC light heavyweight title picture, but only one will be able to do so on Saturday night. com: Tom Aspinall shoots past Curtis Blaydes in latest UFC rankings update, women’s featherweight goes bye-bye. On the other side of the bracket are two pivotal matchups, including Rakic’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 headliner vs. Tickets. Beats the shit out of some old legends, gets his ass beat by an old legend in one of the most one sided fights in a long time at that high of a level of MMA and was destroyed by Jon fighting for a title. Aleksandar Rakic odds: Ex-champ dead even with "Rocket" for the UFC "Fight Night" main event on March 26, 2022 inside Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. that he would like an opponent with name recognition in his next bout. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Aleksandar Rakic, Magomed Ankalaev and Hill. Blachowicz is a former champion whereas Rakic is currently ranked third in. One thing that is working in Ankalaev's favor is that the next title fight will take place soon. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. 1/13. This match was previously scheduled to headline a March fight card in. “I need to make a great performance, a dominant performance,” said Rakic, who enters the contest on a two-fight winning streak and sporting a 14-2 record overall. PFL. Rakic from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on May 14, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Sig. It didn’t feature a finish for his highlight reel, but Aleksandar Rakic ’s win over Thiago Santos was a win nonetheless. More. He suffered a knee injury during his fight against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. 50. Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic . Considering Krylov said he wanted to take some time off after this latest win, I think Aleksandar Rakic would make a pretty ideal matchup. See the Final Results , Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses. He’s just a regular-sized 205er in the Top 7 or 8. but I digress. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Las Vegas, NV. L. Ankalaev, Jan vs. . Set for March 26, 2022, in Columbus, it was planned to be Błachowicz’s return to the cage after his loss to Glover Teixeira at the UFC 267. That loss to Oezdemir is the only other defeat on Rakic’s 17 fight record. Reach: 78" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Feb 06, 1992 Career statistics: SLpM: 4. Aleksandar Rakic's record currently stands at 14 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. DC & RC. Aleksandar Rakic full fight stream of Light Heavyweight main event tonight (Sat. Rakić was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Glover Teixeira at UFC 267 on 30th October 2021 by knockout in the 2nd round in their UFC Light Heavyweight championship fight. He ran out of steam in his previous fight, however, losing a split decision to one. 01 Str. It was an important victory for Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Fight Night main event, as he shut out fellow light. . Jan Blachowicz rebounded from losing the light heavyweight title against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but it came in anticlimactic fashion. UFCFN : Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic - Full Fights. 1 day ago · Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz is looking to clear up any ambiguity that surrounds his 2022 victory over Aleksandar Rakić. Błachowicz vs. All of them will be hopeful of advancing up the ladder in their respective divisions. The landscape at light heavyweight has changed since Aleksandar Rakic got injured, but one thing remains the same. str. The UFC is finalizing a light heavyweight matchup in early 2022 between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic, multiple.