Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. Prochazka won UFC’s Light Heavyweight title off Glover Teixeira in June 2022. He will face the rising Aleksandar Rakic on May 14. Dominick Reyes. His most recent victory was in March when he beat Thiago Santos via unaminous decision. Jan Blachowicz vs. The reality: Aleksandar Rakic is in a similar position to the one occupied by Ciryl Gane following his fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Jan Blachowicz is currently a +140 underdog against Aleksandar Rakic as a -160 favorite. 14-3-1. That loss to Oezdemir is the only other defeat on Rakic’s 17 fight record. 0 0 31 of 71 27 of 85 43% 31% 53 of 94 61 of 125 0 of 0 1 of 4. 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. May 9, 2022 3:15 pm ET. Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic headlines UFC Fight Night on March 26. He moved up the ranks with four straight wins including an impressive knockout of Jimi Manuwa. A professional since 2011, he has also competed for the Final Fight Championship in his native Austria. More Aleksandar Rakic News. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a. Aleksandar Rakić is looking forward to cementing his status as the top contender. 12%: Elo K170: Jan Blachowicz: 2183. 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. Aleksandar Rakic . Check out the UFC Busan live blog below. 3 in the light heavyweight division is reportedly in the works for next year. 20 at UFC 297 from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Aleksandar Rakic, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter. 50. According to the latest reports, UFC is trying to book a fight between former UFC Light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz against the no. During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Procházka cleared the air on Rakic's claims. 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. So many directions for that fight to go, and we got knee destruction instead. The Korean Zombie W Volkan Oezdemir "No Time" L Aleksandar Rakic. Rakic. A well-known physiatrist has chimed in with his thoughts regarding Aleksandar Rakic 's freaky knee injury in the main event of UFC Vegas 54. Aleksandar Rakic Up. 2 kgs) Weigh-In. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. November 11, 2023 11:28 pm ET. That win placed him in a fight for the vacant title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282. Review by AllTheBestFights. Rakic will come into the fight with a purple belt in jiujitsu. 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). Aleksandar Rakic features two top-level light heavyweight bouts at the top of the card, as well as a number of other solid fights. Volkan Oezdemir vs. Nov 20, 2023 at. on Feb. Aleksandar Rakic's record currently stands at 14 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. Td % Td % Sub. MMA Kultura on Instagram reported that the former UFC light heavyweight kingpin was forced to withdraw from the upcoming. Rakić on 14th May 2022 by knockout in the 3rd round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas. 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. Rakic currently does not have an opponent lined up for his next fight, but looking at the rankings, he seems likely to secure the services of a top-15 light heavyweight to be his next dance partner. str. Jan Blachowicz breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Aleksandar Rakic’s next fight has title implications in the UFC light heavyweight division . See the Final Results , Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses. Aleksandar Rakic vs. Blachowicz is a former champion whereas Rakic is currently ranked third in. May 14, 2022. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. Mar 06, 2021, 08:00 PM EST. Rakic is coming into the fight with a two-fight win streak over Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos. 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. 1 contender fight, Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) ended up drawing former champion Jan Blachowicz (28-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) in the main event of UFC Fight Night on March 26, which takes place in Columbus, OH. Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas after. 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. See the Final Results , Official. 13. Movsar Evloev. #5 Anthony Smith by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)Next he will be fighting for the first time in 2020, taking on former title challenger Anthony Smith, in the main event of the upcoming August 29th Fight Night card. By E. But it came only after Rakic backed up in the third round and his right knee buckled. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Aleksandar Rakic: Blachowicz had a very bad night against. com: Tom Aspinall shoots past Curtis Blaydes in latest UFC rankings update, women’s featherweight goes bye-bye. Rakic odds and lines,. It’s. Rakic was awarded scores of 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28 in. Rakic in Columbus, Ohio. Neither is on a solid. Tickets for the recently announced UFC Fight Night event in Columbus will go on sale Jan. The UFC 259 main card gets underway with a huge light heavyweight clash between Thiago Santos and Aleksandar Rakic. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a row going into Saturday's co. The Korean Zombie. Petersbrug, Russia against a world champion in comat sambo and he has the same MMA record like me. After campaigning to face Prochazka in a No. UFC Fight Night 175 - Smith vs. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on. 46. 5 lbs (93. my next fight is on 23rd of Oct. Ryan Spann Submits Ion Cutelaba Next UFC on ESPN 36 ‘Blachowicz vs. Spann -- how to watch, plus analysis and betting advice. He’s facing European. Jamahal Hill is done sitting on the sidelines waiting for Jiri Prochazka to heal up. No longer was this about redemption for. confirms Henry Cejudo is next assignment MMAFighting. Aleksandar Rakić next fight. str. , May 14, 2022) from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. " 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. ALEKSANDAR RAKIC. Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. Rakic pits Aleksandar Rocket Rakic vs Anthony Lionheart Smith fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Aug 29, 2020. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. In his last fight, Aleksandar Rakic injured his knee. Jan. 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. Vadim Nemkov. It was an important victory for Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Fight Night main event, as he shut out fellow light. Aleksandar Rakic is hoping for a speedy recovery and a chance to run it back with Jan Blachowicz. UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Aleksandar Rakic sees a fight with Jiri Prochazka as the perfect UFC light heavyweight title eliminator. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Blachowicz defeated Rakic by TKO due to injury in May 2022 after Rakic blew out his knee just over a minute into Round 3. 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 Blachowicz returns and meets Aleksandar Rakic in the headliner of an upcoming UFC. Aleksandar Rakic claims UFC wanted him to fight fellow light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka for the No. Since losing that bout by submission to Teixeira, Blachowicz bounced back into the win column seven months later by recording a TKO win against Aleksandar Rakic. However, a split draw result left the title without an owner. A visibly comprised Rakic smartly took the fight to the floor and managed to find some success from the top position. Aleksandar Rakic date, start time, odds, schedule. The only other top 10 guy who's not booked is Ankalaev, but I think he's a terrible comeback fight after such an. Prior to dropping a narrow split. Jan Błachowicz def. Should Aspinall Fight Jones Next? MMA Junkie: Video: Bellator 301 title fight faceoffs in Chicago MMAFighting. thinks the long layoff will likely impact vs. December 9, 2021 9:40 am ET. Serbia. While it wasn’t the most action packed fight. Aleksandar Rakic revealed an alleged altercation with Jimi Manuwa in the aftermath of the UFC Fight Night 208 on Saturday in London. Aleksandar Rakic tore the ACL in his right knee in a UFC Fight Night main event loss to Jan Blachowicz last. It's Official. Jim Miller to Face Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night 234 on Jan. 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. Rakic’s injury is reminiscent of Thiago Santos tearing up his knee during his title fight against Jon Jones. Aleksandar Rakic-160: 59. Magomed Ankalaev. Aleksandar Rakic is scheduled to fight Jan Blachowicz in a five round light heavyweight bout that. See how up-and-coming light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić made his way up the ladder at 205 pounds. UFC Vegas 54’s main event between Jan Blachowicz vs. 01 Str. UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. who are set. 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. 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. Aleksandar Rakic. UFC Fight Night 210 - September 17, 2022 - UFC Apex, Las Vegas. 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. He will face the rising Aleksandar Rakic on May 14. att Rev. L. Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2023. 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. With 10 seconds, Rakic backs off, stands up and poses with his hands up as the final bell rings. 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. His third fight was with Devin Clark on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231 which he won. MMA. More Aleksandar Rakic News. 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. 21-7-0. Movsar Evloev. 25, 2023) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jan Blachowicz Aleksandar Rakic Matchup Preview. 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. UFC presented their UFC Fight Night event on Saturday May 14, 2022 live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN. Jan Blachowicz Aleksandar Rakic Landed by target Avg. com: Anderson Silva reveals. Both men headed into the bout with many viewing the matchup as an opportunity to make a statement and push themselves toward the front of the title queue. Aleksandar Rakic, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter. View the profile of the MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg from New Zealand on ESPN. What happened next would have a cost for Rakic. Rakic takes on Smith in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 event. Rakić fez sua estreia no MMA em 2 de Setembro de 2017 contra Francimar Barroso no UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Without third-tier Smederevo knowing, he took Mitrovic to Belgrade for a trial with Partizan, one of the biggest clubs in the country. Rakic W Jan Blachowicz . The UFC announced a light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlining UFC Vegas 8 on. 29 in Las Vegas. Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) scored a unanimous decision win over Thiago Santos (21-9) in an underwhelming light heavyweight fight bout at UFC 259. com: UFC 295 Embedded, Episode 4: ‘It will be easy work’Jan Blachowicz picked up a TKO victory over Aleksandar Rakic after a knee injury. — Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) March 5. Results. Aleksandar Rakic - Prelims results Viviane Araujo def. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) sees a two-fight win streak stopped with the setback. Rakic is working on a 2-fight win streak, posting a pair of UD wins over Anthony Smith. 1 contender. The landscape at light heavyweight has changed since Aleksandar Rakic got injured, but one thing remains the same. Jack Shore, Billy Quarantillo vs. 20 in Toronto. 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. Jiri Procházka Denies Aleksandar Rakic's No. All fights from UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. One thing that is working in Ankalaev's favor is that the next title fight will take place soon. Rakic prefers Adesanya (20-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) wins the fight against Blachowicz (27-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC), because it would present the most marquee matchup for him in a title shot. The event takes place Jan. Aleksandar Rakic breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. (28-9) and top contender Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) will headline the event. Following this streak, Rakić signed with the UFC in 2017. 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. Jan Błachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakić via KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 3. 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. You can also send in your feedback on our Disqus boards below!. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Las Vegas, NV. 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 (14-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) will face former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. Jan Blachowicz record. ESPN+. Davey Grant vs. UFC 231 – December 8, 2018. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. If he's getting the title shot why did the UFC offer me two days ago to fight him for a #1 contender fight? 🤔 — Aleksandar Rakic. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Oezdemir won a three round split decision over Aleksandar Rakic. He forces Oezdemir to the fence and latches onto a guillotine. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN (UK). 20 in Toronto. Błachowicz vs. American Top Team Zagreb. Aleksandar Rakic, Magomed Ankalaev and Hill. Ryan Spann vs. Aleksandar Rakic spent two months in a grueling training camp and he intends to make Anthony Smith pay for all the hard work he put in. UFC Fight Night. Anthony Smith on Saturday, which could determine the next No. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @SpencerKyte. 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 also believes he won the first two rounds of. Sean Zerillo breaks down why. 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. 1 contender spot at 205 pounds, but “Denisa” passed on the booking in hopes of. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was awarded a third-round TKO win via doctor stoppag e on Saturday after Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) suffered a knee injury following an awkward back step. 15 on the dot, might just be what the doctor ordered for Rakic his next time out. In his last fight, he took on the #4 ranked light heavyweight but lost to him because of the. 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. Rakic, who hopes to get the next shot at 205-pound champion Jan Blachowicz. Aleksandar Rakic is expecting a drawn-out war against Anthony Smith at UFC on ESPN+ 33. The Korean Zombie — December 21, 2019. Aleksandar Rakic may not be getting Jiri Prochazka next, but he expects to see him down the line. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. The Fight Night will be headlined by a crucial light heavyweight encounter between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic. On the other side of the bracket are two pivotal matchups, including Rakic’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 headliner vs. ( Watch on UFC Fight Pass) Rakic’s first true litmus test came at UFC 231, when he went to battle with Devin Clark. “Hector Lombard kicked me 32 times in that fight. The UFC announced a light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlining UFC Vegas 8 on Aug. On Saturday, Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) defeated former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) in a relatively. Oddsmakers have instilled Rakic as a hefty betting favorite entering the fight. Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. Stats | UFC Aleksandar Rakic Record: 14-3-0 Height: 6' 4" Weight: 205 lbs. While Ratic opened at even money, he now has a 61. Watch the Jan Blachowicz vs. As of August 1, 2023, he is #5 in the UFC light. UFCFN : Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic - Full Fights. On the night of May 14, Las Vegas (USA) will host another fight evening under the auspices of the UFC. Aleksandar “Rocket“ Rakic 3#UFC LHW ContenderOnce a week 1 Episode about Training,Rehab(injury),Lifestyle,Road to Gold & Family. PT). 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. 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. Amanda Ribas. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. 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. Aleksandar Rakic is open to fighting Anthony Smith. FAQ; Register; Tap In;. Aleksandar Rakic. Author:. UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Aleksandar Rakic Has High Expectations For How His UFC Fight Night Main Event Bout With Jan Blachowicz Will Play Out. Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. Bill Algeo Set for UFC Card on July 16 Next Fight Facts: UFC on ESPN 36. Should fight: Magomed Ankalaev Why they should fight: Aleksandar Rakic thinks he deserves a light heavyweight title shot after beating Thiago Santos by unanimous decision in an important fight for the weight class. Aleksandar Rakic full fight stream of Light Heavyweight main event tonight (Sat. No issues. Farah Hannoun. The fight itself was a solid, competitive contest, but the end result seems like it couldn’t have been much worse for Aleksandar Rakic—who not only lost out on his win bonus and had his title. . However, in the third round, Rakic’s. The headliner is a bout at light middleweight between two top-10 competitors in Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. UFC Vegas 54 results live: Jan Blachowicz vs. A veteran like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who is ranked No. Ctrl Round 1 Thiago Santos . We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event in Las Vegas. Vadim Nemkov. 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. ANTHONY SMITH VS. The former light heavyweight title contender looked better than. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night (May 14, 2022) ended suddenly halfway through the third round. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Oezdemir eventually escapes and. The 29-year-old Austrian rebounded from a split-decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night 165 to earn. 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. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. No issues. Aleksandar Rakic (30-36, 30-27, 30-27) def Anthony Smith by Unanimous Decision. 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. Tickets. UFC on ESPN 36 - Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakić Poland +165 odds-195. Aleksandar Rakic: UFC Fight Night 165 - Edgar vs. UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka has denied being offered an upcoming fight against “liar” Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic Record: 14-3-0. 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. “Three kicks from Aleksandar Rakic and I’m on f**king. . Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will take on Aleksandar. Rakić was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. 🚀⏳🏆Aleksandar Rakic, No. They have to give me this rematch. The booking was announced by the promotion during the UFC 295. In the main event of UFC Vegas 54 , Rakic faced Blachowicz in a light heavyweight fight with title. In his most recent fight, he won a unanimous decision over Thiago Santos at UFC 259. I know that I perform best under pressure. Aleksandar Rakic was holding out for the right fight and unfortunately for him, it did not go in his favor. Decision for next fight is ‘probably 90 percent made. Before that, he had beat Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 23 on 21st December 2019 by split decision in their 3 round contest at Sajik Arena, Busan, South Korea. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. Rakic is a 2-1 favorite at Tipico Sportsbook; the comeback on Blachowicz is +150. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. Aleksandar Rakic accepts Anthony Smith's challenge for a UFC rematch Aleksandar Rakic was challenged by No. Rakic pits Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rocket Rakic fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on May 14, 2022. You can bet $100 on Blachowicz at these current odds to net $140 if he wins. %. The Austrian is currently ranked #3 in the light heavyweight division rankings and is looking for a title shot. Light Heavyweight. 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). . ”. Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. The doctor stopped the fight because of the injury, handing him just the second loss of his UFC career. Anthony Smith full fight stream of Light Heavyweight main event tonight (Sat. Of those 14 wins he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%, with 1 submissions. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. 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. Previous to that, he had beat Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Related1 – Jan Blachowicz. It didn’t feature a finish for his highlight reel, but Aleksandar Rakic ’s win over Thiago Santos was a win nonetheless. 205 lbs. Smith only landed 20 total strikes while Rakic connected with 136. This is Smith's first appearance since a. (Photo by. str. Ion Cutelaba. Aleksandar Rakic. 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. 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. % Total str. UFC on ESPN 36 replay: Błachowicz vs. Frank Camacho vs. I walked through the airport the next day. 1 Contender Fight Claim. Aleksandar Rakic earned the biggest win of his career Saturday when he outworked Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. *Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change. ANTHONY SMITH VS. All respect to Jan, he’s the champion, but Israel is the bigger name. Dariush, Santos vs. First streamed on Saturday, March 6, 2021. ESPN2 MAIN CARD | 10pm/7pm ET&PT Jan Blachowicz vs. . He ran out of steam in his previous fight, however, losing a. In his most previous Octagon appearance at UFC Busan, Rakic suffered a controversial split-decision setback to former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir. 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. — Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) November 3, 2021 “I’m a little bit disappointed from that, because my coach, he showed me that tweet before, and that’s, man, this is so disrespectful. Nevertheless,. The fight could produce the next challenger to the title that is up for grabs again next month in Singapore. Win over Michael Morales 'definitely deserves' ranked opponent next MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 232's Amanda Ribas: It's 'crazy, but good crazy' to face ex. 74: 73. He's well-rounded and has the. Rakić most recently fought Jan Błachowicz at UFC Fight Night on Saturday May 14, 2022. 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. “Honestly I would like to fight Israel,” Rakic said. , Dec. 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. (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. The 29-year-old talent defeated Thiago Santos via decision in his most recent. com's live coverage & discussion for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Sure, this event isn’t. 14, 2022 Watch Replay Recap. 1/13. UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. A gold medalist at the 2008 World Championships, Blachowicz made his pro. Unfortunately for him, the nature of his performance and timing appear to be two enemies. . 1/20. The UFC wraps up its 2019 schedule on Saturday when it visits South Korea for UFC Fight Night 165. That's a lot of momentum to carry into a fight with someone who took a ton of punishment just a few months ago. Jan Blachowicz vs. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a row going into Saturday's co. 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. Vienna, Austria. UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic wants to fight Jiri Prochazka next, with the winner getting a title shot at 205lbs.