The. Now that the title is up for grabs, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are set to fight for it at UFC 253. Aleksandar Rakic: A professional fighter since the year 2011. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Jan Blachowicz: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 6' 2" 205 lbs: Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic’s next fight has title implications in the UFC light heavyweight division . Aleksandar Rakic, TKO (knee injury) Ryan Spann def. " 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. • Anthony Smith vs. If Smith. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Light Heavyweight. Rakic will also come into the fight 8 years younger than Santos at 29 years old. “Honestly I would like to fight Israel,” Rakic said. 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. Rakic from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on May 14, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Santos lost that fight via split decision. In the first round, he suffered a small cut right under the tear duct of his eye . 2 kgs) Weigh-In. UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka has denied being offered an upcoming fight against “liar” Aleksandar Rakic. Rakic) UFC live stream from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Neither is on a solid run, but if it's Blachowicz. 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. 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. Rakic takes on Smith in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 event. ESPN2 MAIN CARD | 10pm/7pm ET&PT Jan Blachowicz vs. Ctrl Round 1 Thiago Santos . Prochazka is the hottest name in the division right now after knocking out Dominick Reyes and Volkan Oezdemir in. May 9, 2022 3:15 pm ET. Jan Blachowicz breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz vs Rakic: Fighters Preview Jan Blachowicz Preview Blachowicz. UFC Fight Night. Aleksandar Rakic breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. LAS VEGAS – Aleksandar Rakic thinks he’s now right in the title mix in the UFC’s light heavyweight division after his lop-sided decision win over Anthony Smith. Aleksandar Rakic’s night ended in unfortunate fashion at UFC on ESPN 36, as a knee injury resulted in a third-round TKO defeat to Jan Blachowicz in Saturday’s headliner at the UFC Apex in Las. 25, 2023) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC 231 – December 8, 2018. 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. He's well-rounded and has the. Aleksandar Rakic claims 'f*cking p*ssy' Jimi Manuwa sucker punched him at UFC London Aleksandar Rakic revealed an altercation with Jimi Manuwa in the aftermath of the UFC Fight Night 208 in London. 1 contender spot at 205 pounds, but “Denisa” passed on the booking in hopes of. Amanda Ribas. Aleksandar Rakic ’s night ended in unfortunate fashion at UFC on ESPN 36, as a knee injury resulted in a third-round TKO defeat to Jan Blachowicz in Saturday’s headliner at the UFC Apex in Las. March 6, 2021 10:55 pm ET. A light heavyweight clash between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic will take place at UFC 297 on Jan. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic Michael Johnson Stuns Alan Patrick In Round 2 | UFC. Results. Nevertheless, he was still ranked No. Here’s a look at the UFC VEGAS 54 fight card, as it stood at the time of recording:. Rakic was building momentum, had the top control option, jan was looking like he was tiring a bit, rakic had a nearly dead lead leg, back leg was a bit busted from checked kicks, jan had a cut in a bad spot, both had landed some good kicks to legsand body, etc. Blachowicz is a former champion whereas Rakic is currently ranked third in. Jan. confirms Henry Cejudo is next assignment MMAFighting. 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. Rakic will come into the fight with a purple belt in jiujitsu. On Saturday night, Smith simply could not get anything going as Rakic mostly had his way with the former light heavyweight title challenger, en route to a unanimous decision by scores. UFC Vegas 8 results live: Aleksandar Rakic vs. Mar 06, 2021, 08:00 PM EST. Jan Blachowicz vs. Following this streak, Rakić signed with the UFC in 2017. Of those 14 wins he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%, with 1 submissions. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. After shrugging off a submission attempt, the 30-year-old went to work with. Aleksandar Rakic. Without third-tier Smederevo knowing, he took Mitrovic to Belgrade for a trial with Partizan, one of the biggest clubs in the country. The card was headlined by a fight in the light heavyweight division, as former champion Jan Błachowicz returned to face the third-ranked Aleksandar Rakic. Jan Blachowicz. There are several potential fights next. Should Aspinall Fight Jones Next? MMA Junkie: Video: Bellator 301 title fight faceoffs in Chicago MMAFighting. Jan Błachowicz Aleksandar Raki. Austria Vienna Aleksandar Rakic "Rocket" ASSOCIATION Gym 23 / American Top Team CLASS Light Heavyweight Wins 14 KO / TKO 9 64% SUBMISSIONS 1 7% DECISIONS 4 29% Losses 3 KO / TKO 1 33%. View the profile of the MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg from New Zealand on ESPN. A veteran like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who is ranked No. Davey Grant vs. 205 lbs. ”. . Prochazka was the backup on Fight Island for the main event of UFC 268 between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has agreed to fight Aleksandar Rakic next year, per MMA journalist Ariel Helwani (via Brett Okamoto of. All respect to Jan, he’s the champion, but Israel is the bigger name. The 29-year-old talent defeated Thiago Santos via decision in his most recent. Aleksandar Rakic. By Ryan Harkness May 15, 2022, 10:05am EDT. While Ratic opened at even money, he now has a 61. Rakic tore his ACL in the third round against Blachowicz at UFC on ESPN 36 in May, resulting in a TKO win for the former light heavyweight champion. Rakić começou a treinar kickboxing aos 14 anos e acumulou mais de 40 lutas até fazer a transição para o MMA aos 19 anos de idade. Dariush, Santos vs. The UFC has added another big matchup to its first pay-per-view event of 2024. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. . ESPN+. Rakic hasn’t been seen in action since May. Aleksandar Rakic sides with Jon Jones in his battle for better pay. Jan Blachowicz Aleksandar Rakic Landed by target Avg. com: Tom Aspinall shoots past Curtis Blaydes in latest UFC rankings update, women’s featherweight goes bye-bye. A gold medalist at the 2008 World Championships, Blachowicz made his pro. 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. Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas after. who are set. the loss didn’t prove a huge setback for Rakic, who signed a new six-fight deal with the promotion shortly after, and drew. [My title is vacated] Now that there’s a fight announced to fight for the title. Ankalaev, Jan vs. Full. “Hector Lombard kicked me 32 times in that fight. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA,. thinks the long layoff will likely impact vs. 9 wins, 1 loss W. Rakic’ Post-Fight Press Conference. Both fighters are vying for a light heavyweight title shot with most observers in agreement that Prochazka — fresh off his knockout of. PFL. Division’s been undergoing a refresh, not sure what more you can expect from a new champ in such circumstances. With 10 seconds, Rakic backs off, stands up and poses with his hands up as the final bell rings. UFC on ESPN 36 replay: Błachowicz vs. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Jan Blachowicz is currently a +140 underdog against Aleksandar Rakic as a -160 favorite. Jiri, Rakic, Ankalaev, and Walker have been working their way up the rankings in that time while Smith and Oezdemir have been working their way down. That loss to Oezdemir is the only other defeat on Rakic’s 17 fight record. Rakic’s injury is reminiscent of Thiago Santos tearing up his knee during his title fight against Jon Jones. 0 0 31 of 71 27 of 85 43% 31% 53 of 94 61 of 125 0 of 0 1 of 4. 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. 21, 2019) from inside Sajik. 74: 73. However, a split draw result left the title without an owner. According to the latest reports, UFC is trying to book a fight between former UFC Light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz against the no. 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. All fights from UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Advertisement Jan Blachowicz predicts 'clear KO' of Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 297: 'He's going to have nothing to say after this' LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 14: (L-R) Jan Blachowicz of Poland. Sure, this event isn’t. Decision for next fight is ‘probably 90 percent made. 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. - Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. ALEKSANDAR RAKIC. Of the two I think that Krylov is both the easier fight and ready sooner than Walker. In Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 192 headliner from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Smith (35-16 MMA, 11-6 UFC) had his way with Spann (19-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC) on both the feet and the ground en route. Aleksandar Rakic improved to 4-0 in the UFC with his win over Jimi Manuwa on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. I want Rakic to win but Smith’s last 7 fights have been crazy and unpredictable. Anthony Smith’s eighth UFC main event was a memorable one when he put on one of the finest performances of his career against Ryan Spann. “Lionheart” Smith is the well-worn veteran at 33-15, with a UFC mark of 8-5. UFC Vegas 54’s main event between Jan Blachowicz vs. Our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers are taking Rakic at a pretty high 8-3 clip. Ryan Spann vs Ion Cutelaba. . Light Heavyweight. “I’m a little bit disappointed. ” Hill vs. Aleksandar Rakic is rapidly ascending the ranks in the 205. 00. Aleksandar Rakic . Rakić full fight (also known as UFC on ESPN 36) is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 14, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Aleksandar Rakic Record: 14-3-0. VOLKAN OEZDEMIR defeats ALEKSANDAR RAKIC (split decision) UFC on ESPN+ 23: Edgar vs. 1 contender. Rakic L Anthony Smith "Lionheart" W Aleksandar Rakic . Rakić I fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. 6 ranked light heavyweight (14-3). See the Final Results , Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses. Rakic pits Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rocket Rakic fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on May 14, 2022. 29 in Las Vegas. L. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on. Trenes en. ” Watch UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic On ESPN+Two top-10 fighters at light heavyweight fight this Saturday as the main event of UFC Fight Night on ESPN when #5 Anthony Smith duels with #8 Aleksandar Rakic live from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. As of August 10, 2020, he is #8 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. The bout was officially announced during the UFC 295 broadcast Saturday night. Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. ESPN+. Anthony Smith with multiple low kicks. The UFC has added another big matchup to its first pay-per-view event of 2024. Jan Blachowicz. But it came only after Rakic backed up in the third round and his right knee buckled. , May 14, 2022) from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout -- first reported by ESPN on Wednesday afternoon -- will pit the former champion, and top-ranked Blachowicz (28-9) against the third-ranked Rakic (14-2). As of August 1, 2023, he is #5 in the UFC light. UFC 259 results: Full fight coverage of the Light Heavyweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. The UFC 259 main card gets underway with a huge light heavyweight clash between Thiago Santos and Aleksandar Rakic. Jan Blachowicz vs. str. Dustin Jacoby. 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. Light Heavyweight. Rakic W Jan Blachowicz . Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. LONDON – Aleksandar Rakic is eager to run things back with Jan Blachowicz. Aleksandar Rakic. Rakic is a -175 favorite (risk $175 to win $100), while Blachowicz comes back at +155 in the latest UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic. Below is a list of the fights expected to take place at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. The booking was announced by the promotion during the UFC 295. Full Jamahal Hill interview ️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel here Oezdemir and Aleksandar Rakic headed into South Korea with well-earned reputations as knockout artists, but their clash at UFC on ESPN+ 23 showed they both have chins to match, as they battled all the way to the scorecards in Busan. Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss? See who Aleksandar Rakic should fight next after his injury TKO loss to Jan. The reality: Aleksandar Rakic is in a similar position to the one occupied by Ciryl Gane following his fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. In his last fight against Santos, Rakic won the fight via unanimous decision. Sean Zerillo breaks down why. Aleksandar Rakic and former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz were in a very competitive back-and-forth fight with a potential shot at the division’s title on the line. 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. Following this streak, Rakić signed with. This is Smith's first appearance since a. Biography of Aleksandar Rakic. 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. UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Oezdemir knocked out Ilir Latifi at 4:31 of the second round. The program featured the return of former Light-Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz taking on the number three ranked Aleksandar Rakic. , Aug. Santos lost that fight via split decision. ’ The instrumental version of the song makes the light heavyweight fighter and fight fans ready for his dominant performances inside the Octagon. Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. Rakić fez sua estreia no MMA em 2 de Setembro de 2017 contra Francimar Barroso no UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Pro Record At Fight : 33-15-0 Climbed to 13-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 33-16 -260 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +220 (Moderate Underdog) Serbia Nationality : United States Vienna, Austria : Fighting out of : Omaha, Nebraska: 28 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 2 days : Age at Fight : 32 years, 1 month, 3 days: 205. Spencer Kyte, on. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Jan Blachowicz Awarded TKO Win After Injury Cuts Aleksandar Rakic's Night Short. Petersbrug, Russia against a world champion in comat sambo and he has the same MMA record like me. Aleksandar Rakic may not be getting Jiri Prochazka next, but he expects to see him down the line. 20 in Toronto. These competitors and more created a lineup filled with exciting bouts throughout the day. 00. Ion Cutelaba. Rakic is currently 6-1 in the UFC with a pair of wins over Smith and Thiago Santos in his most recent fights, and it appears Blachowicz might be the next person to share the octagon with him. UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. (28-9) and top contender Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) will headline the event. Frank Camacho vs. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Rakic is currently 6-1 in the UFC with a pair of wins over Smith and Thiago Santos in his most recent fights, and it appears Blachowicz might be the next person to. Previous Next. Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) scored a unanimous decision win over Thiago Santos (21-9) in an underwhelming light heavyweight fight bout at UFC 259. 🚀⏳🏆Aleksandar Rakic, No. from MMAmania. Blachowicz got a TKO win. Aleksandar Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is slowly recovering from the injury he suffered in his last fight. KO/TKO. The UFC is taking its Fight Night events back on the road this March. Aleksandar Rakic. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. Rakic is working on a 2-fight win streak, posting a pair of UD wins over Anthony Smith. He suffered a knee injury during his fight against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. Aleksandar Rakic This fight has yet to be officially booked, but it's expected to be the next matchup. 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. : Arnold Allen vs. From an outsider's perspective, it’s seemingly been a miracle each time that the massive 6-foot-4 Pereira has made the 185-pound mark in his nine-fight MMA career. Petersbrug, Russia against a world champion in comat sambo and he has the same MMA record like me (7-1). They have to give me this rematch. 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: Anderson vs. During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Procházka cleared the air on Rakic's claims. Anthony Smith. Aleksandar Rakić Light Heavyweight Division 14-3-0 (W-L-D) 9 Wins by Knockout 1 Wins by Submission 3 Wins by Decision Last fight Win Blachowicz vs Rakic May. 9 round on average. UFC Tristen Critchfield Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Jack Della Maddalena has emerged from what might be considered a challenging summer with his. He moved up the ranks with four straight wins including an impressive knockout of Jimi Manuwa. When is Aleksandar Rakić's next fight? Rakić's next fight is against 40-year old Polish MMA fighter Jan Błachowicz (29-10-1, nine KO wins, nine submission wins) on January. Utilizing his long and athletic frame, [autoatg]Aleksandar Rakic[/autotag]’s striking base shines through in the mechanics of his approach. 21-7-0. He's competed in a total of 32 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 1. . 15 on the dot, might just be what the doctor ordered for Rakic his next time out. In his last fight, Aleksandar Rakic injured his knee. The only other top 10 guy who's not booked is Ankalaev, but I think he's a terrible comeback fight after such an. Aleksandar “Rocket” Rakic will attempt to prove that he is the best European light heavyweight in the UFC, the most deserving of a title shot and why Jiri Prochazka may have refused to fight him. This is a really compelling fight to kick off the main card. Aleksandar Rakic tore the ACL in his right knee in a UFC Fight Night main event loss to Jan Blachowicz last. Krylov's next fight seems unlikely to be for a championship, but I can see a world. Neither is on a solid. You can bet $100 on Blachowicz at these current odds to net $140 if he wins. Rakic, who is ranked eighth by the UFC, dominated Anthony Smith throughout their three-round UFC Fight Night main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Three kicks from Aleksandar Rakic and I’m on f**king. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Aleksandar Rakic. Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic is expected to headline a UFC Vegas card in March. Aleksandar Rakic in a UFC light heavyweight bout, takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (8/29/20) at UFC Apex in Las. 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. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is back on track and hoping to be next in line – though it wasn’t how he likely wanted it to happen. UFC Fight Night 210 - September 17, 2022 - UFC Apex, Las Vegas. The two light heavyweights collided in a big way. 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. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. Statement Time For Aleksandar Rakic. American Top Team Zagreb. Sakai UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. There's no fight Aleksandar Rakic wants more than a Jan Blachowicz rematch. VOLKAN OEZDEMIR (29-28 x 2) def Aleksandar Rakic (29-28) by Split Decision. Jiri Procházka Denies Aleksandar Rakic's No. Jan Blachowicz's last fight. Subscribe to ESPN+. Aleksandar Rakic This fight has yet to be officially booked, but it's expected to be the next matchup. Anthony Smith on Saturday, which could determine the next No. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a. 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. Aleksandar Rakic's record currently stands at 14 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. “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. 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. The fight ended prematurely when Rakic suffered an apparent right knee injury while stepping backward, and the bout was halted immediately at the 1:11 mark of Round 3. Jan Błachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakić via KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 3. While Blachowicz entered the fight as a big favorite to. Furthermore, we do not maintain the "next fight" data. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting. DC & RC. Official Result: #8 Aleksandar Rakic def. Rakic is a fighter on the rise, and should be riding a 13-fight winning streak. Main Event - Light Heavyweight Bout: Jan Blachowicz (205. m. UFC Fight Night: Jan Blachowicz vs. Rakic, like Till, hails from Europe and is a young man aged just 28. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was awarded a third-round TKO win after Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) suffered a knee injury that forced the bout to be stopped. Related1 – Jan Blachowicz. Former champion Blachowicz and Rakic will go head to head in a Fight Night main event at the UFC Apex institute in Las Vegas, with the winner of the bout. 9 in UFC's light heavyweight division. 205. 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. PT). More. We'll be bringing you full, fight by fight coverage of every bout on the card. Rakic dominated Smith the entire fight. ( Watch on UFC Fight Pass) Rakic’s first true litmus test came at UFC 231, when he went to battle with Devin Clark. Record: 14-2 Key Wins: Thiago Santos (UFC 259), Anthony Smith (UFC Vegas 8), Jimi Manuwa (UFC Fight Night 153), Devin Clark (UFC 231) Key Losses: Volkan Oezdemir (UFC Fight Night. Meanwhile, Aleksandar Rakic (12-2 MMA) also entered tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 main event with Anthony Smith looking to rebound. The Austrian is currently ranked #3 in the light heavyweight division rankings and is looking for a title shot. Aleksandar built on the momentum and finished his next 8-opponents in the Austrian circuit to garner an 8-fight win streak. See the Final Results , Official. In his last fight, he took on the #4 ranked light heavyweight but lost to him because of the. Ryan Spann Submits Ion Cutelaba Next UFC on ESPN 36 ‘Blachowicz vs. Obviously, I’m a little bit on the smaller side compared. UFC on ESPN 36 - Blachowicz vs. but I digress. str. Advertisement Jan Blachowicz predicts 'clear KO' of Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 297: 'He's going to have nothing to say after this' LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 14: (L-R). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Now, as you'd expect, Rakic has a different vision of how the fight will play out. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakić are no longer headlining UFC Columbus. Jan Blachowicz record. Jan. His most recent victory was in March when he beat Thiago Santos via unaminous decision. Struve em Rotterdão na Holanda. Rakic vs Blachowicz is the main event of UFC Vegas 54 (also known as UFC on ESPN 36). 20 at UFC 297 from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event in Las Vegas. 14. UFC Vegas 54 Free Fight: Aleksandar Rakic vs Jimi. Aleksandar Rakic (30-36, 30-27, 30-27) def Anthony Smith by Unanimous Decision. Blachowicz Feb. . He started with light training and hopes that he will be fully ready to return to the. 15, 2020 KO/TKO Punch. 1 and No. I believe if everything is perfect, my next fight will be against Pereira,” Blachowicz said. UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos has high expectations ahead of his UFC 259 bout against Aleksandar Rakic. Nevertheless,. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Before that he lost a split decision to Volkan Oezdemir; in a fight many felt the judges scored incorrectly. UFC Vegas 54 results live: Jan Blachowicz vs. A visibly comprised Rakic smartly took the fight to the floor and managed to find some success from the top position. UFC Fight Night 175 - Smith vs. , March 6, 2021) between Aleksandar Rakic and Thiago Santos from inside UFC Apex in. The landscape at light heavyweight has changed since Aleksandar Rakic got injured, but one thing remains the same. Aleksandar Rakic took another step towards title contention with a win over Thiago Santos to kick off the UFC 259 main card on Saturday night. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Jan Blachowicz: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 6' 2" 205 lbs: Aleksandar Rakic. The news was first reported by Ariel Helwani. 81 +226. who are set. str. When he was able to return 15 months later, “Marreta” didn't look the same, going. ICYMI: Aleksandar Rakic blew out his knee while fighting Jan Blachowicz at UFC Vegas 54. A fight between No. Louis Smolka. Def. Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night (May 14, 2022) ended suddenly halfway through the third round. It didn’t feature a finish for his highlight reel, but Aleksandar Rakic ’s win over Thiago Santos was a win nonetheless. . Round 1: Two big right hands open the action for Rakic. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. MMA News & results for the Ultimate. : Arnold Allen vs. No issues. Rakić (also known as UFC Fight Night 175 , UFC on ESPN+ 33 and UFC Vegas 8 ) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 29, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada , part of. The hype around him was hopped on as fans have regularly placed their bets on him to win. December 9, 2021 9:40 am ET. With Procházka in the #2 spot with his win over Dominick Reyes, the matchup makes a lot of sense. Aleksandar Rakic accepts Anthony Smith's challenge for a UFC rematch Aleksandar Rakic was challenged by No. my next fight is on 23rd of Oct. Blachowicz did note how close the fight came to being ended because another injury. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. The headliner is a bout at light middleweight between two top-10 competitors in Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic R3 1:11 via TKO (Leg Injury) « Previous UFC on ESPN 36 Highlight Video: Andre Petroski Anaconda Chokes Nick Maximov Next UFC on ESPN 36 Highlight Video. Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. Rakic pits Aleksandar Rocket Rakic vs Anthony Lionheart Smith fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Aug 29, 2020. com: Tom Aspinall shoots past Curtis Blaydes in latest UFC rankings update, women’s featherweight goes bye-bye. 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. See how up-and-coming light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić made his way up the ladder at 205 pounds. Aleksandar Rakić next fight. Tickets. Aleksandar Rakic, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. Jan Blachowicz Aleksandar Rakic Matchup Preview. Rakic’s next appearance was eventually announced. Given that both fighters keep solid grappling games in their back pocket, no one should be shocked if either man looks to secure a takedown in.