UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. 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. I can say with a large degree of certainty that when Jan Blachowicz and his team were gameplanning for the main event with Aleksandar Rakic, winning as the result of an injury stoppage wasn’t part of the conversation. It’s. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) tore his ACL in a TKO loss to former champion Jan Blachowicz in May 2022, and has been on the mend ever since. He started with light training and hopes that he will be fully ready to return to the. 9 in UFC's light heavyweight division. Aleksandar Rakic, Magomed Ankalaev and Hill. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA,. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Las Vegas, NV. Aleksandar Rakic . Vadim Nemkov. 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. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Oezdemir eventually escapes and. Aleksandar Rakic. Jan Blachowicz vs. Prochazka won UFC’s Light Heavyweight title off Glover Teixeira in June 2022. ( Watch on UFC Fight Pass) Rakic’s first true litmus test came at UFC 231, when he went to battle with Devin Clark. Statement Time For Aleksandar Rakic. Let’s get hyyyyped! Aleksandar Rakic lost his. 12%: Elo K170: Jan Blachowicz: 2183. Rakic in Columbus, Ohio. 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. Rakic is looking for Procházka to step up and into a possible title contention fight. Jan Blachowicz. Next Fight Light Heavyweight Toronto, Canada. Aleksandar Rakic: Blachowicz had a very bad night against. After a narrow. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The UFC 259 main card gets underway with a huge light heavyweight clash between Thiago Santos and Aleksandar Rakic. After shrugging off a submission attempt, the 30-year-old went to work with. 74: 73. Of the two I think that Krylov is both the easier fight and ready sooner than Walker. Aleksandar Rakić has 14 wins with a 72% finish rate. 64% of wins. As of August 10, 2020, he is #8 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. ‘Rocket’ Rakic is on a two-fight win streak and has only lost to Volkan Oezdemir. HIGHLIGHTS. 20 at UFC 297 from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. His most recent victory was in March when he beat Thiago Santos via unaminous decision. Aleksandar Rakic (30-36, 30-27, 30-27) def Anthony Smith by Unanimous Decision. Aleksandar Rakić (born February 6, 1992) is an Austrian mixed martial artist of Serbian descent. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27) Michael Johnson def. Jan Blachowicz def. UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz did note how close the fight came to being ended because another injury. Aleksandar Rakic . Rakić on 14th May 2022 by knockout in the 3rd round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas. After. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. It didn’t feature a finish for his highlight reel, but Aleksandar Rakic ’s win over Thiago Santos was a win nonetheless. , Dec. PFL. The fight was waved off and Blachowicz declared the winner, but the finish left fans. Jan Blachowicz vs. 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. #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. He Aleksandar is Australian by origin and is ranked #4 in the UFC Light Heavyweight ranking. He moved up the ranks with four straight wins including an impressive knockout of Jimi Manuwa. As of August 1, 2023, he is #5 in the UFC light. The booking seemed a strong possibility after Blachowicz appeared as guest on popular. “I need to let the people know. More. Jan Blachowicz's last fight. November 11, 2023 11:28 pm ET. . ALEKSANDAR RAKIC. L Aleksandar Rakic . Katlyn Chookagian vs. March 6, 2021 10:55 pm ET. Rakić fez sua estreia no MMA em 2 de Setembro de 2017 contra Francimar Barroso no UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Louis Smolka. The UFC is taking its Fight Night events back on the road this March. 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. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. The headliner is a bout at light middleweight between two top-10 competitors in Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. 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. 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. 3 ranked Aleksandar Rakic in the featured bout. a fight between them to serve as a back up for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Check out the UFC Busan live blog below. 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 . 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. 21, 2019) from inside Sajik. 1 Contender Fight Claim. The Austrian light heavyweight had won 12 fights in a row going into Saturday's co. : Jan Blachowicz vs. 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. 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. Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. UFC Fight Night: Jan Blachowicz vs. Blachowicz is one of the most potential candidates for Poatan to fight in a new weight category. 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. Aleksandar Rakic, Magomed Ankalaev and Hill. The fight could produce the next challenger to the title that is up for grabs again next month in Singapore. menu. UFCFN : Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakic - Full Fights. Aleksandar Rakic is making his case for a title fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz next. Is it Aleksandar Rakic's time to shine, or will Jan Blachowicz find a way to get the UFC lightweight title back? UFC Vegas 54: Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. The UFC is finalizing a light heavyweight matchup in early 2022 between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic, multiple. ANTHONY SMITH VS. Aleksandar "Rocket" Rakić (14-3-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Vienna, Austria and the #6th ranked Top Light Heavyweight MMA fighter. . A light heavyweight clash between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic will take place at UFC 297 on Jan. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. UFC Vegas 54’s main event between Jan Blachowicz vs. Main Card (ESPN2/ESPN+, 10 PM ET) Jan Blachowicz vs. See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic. Blachowicz got a TKO win. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. There were many big winners at UFC Fight Night: Jan Blachowicz vs. from MMAmania. Rakic W Jan Blachowicz . FAQ; Register; Tap In;. The co-main event is two ranked welterweights in #13 Robbie Lawler and #14 Neil Magny. . UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. By Adam D Martin - November 4, 2021. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. FAQ;. It was a wild fight that earned. Smith only landed 20 total strikes while Rakic connected with 136. By E. 14-3-0. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Lee for Next Bare Knuckle MMA Bout; It's Official. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Rakic (30-27 Rakic)Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. “Honestly I would like to fight Israel,” Rakic said. *Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change. “Three kicks from Aleksandar Rakic and I’m on f**king. L Aleksandar Rakic . The fight could produce the next challenger to the title that is up for grabs again next month in Singapore. He’s facing European. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. No longer was this about redemption for. 31. The UFC announced a light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlining UFC Vegas 8 on. Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. 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. . He will face the rising Aleksandar Rakic on May 14. Rakic from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on May 14, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. , May 14, 2022) from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aleksandar Rakic features two top-level light heavyweight bouts at the top of the card, as well as a number of other solid fights. Blachowicz lost by split-decision (SD). Top-ranked UFC light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic knows who he would like to face upon his return to the Octagon. 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. Aleksandar Rakic’s next fight has title implications in the UFC light heavyweight division . Tickets for the recently announced UFC Fight Night event in Columbus will go on sale Jan. A visibly comprised Rakic smartly took the fight to the floor and managed to find some success from the top position. Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday night (May 14, 2022) ended suddenly halfway through the third round. Sure, this event isn’t. Biography of Aleksandar Rakic. Champions. 🚀⏳🏆Aleksandar Rakic, No. Switzerland’s Volkan Oezdemir snapped the 12-fight winning streak of fellow light heavyweight contender Aleksandar. belt when he faces Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of an. (Photo by. 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. 14-3-0. that he would like an opponent with name recognition in his next bout. Aleksandar Rakic. Watch the Thiago Santos vs. Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) bounced back from his split-decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir last December with a dominant display against former title challenger Smith (33-15 MMA, in. next. Jan Blachowicz vs. View the profile of the MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg from New Zealand on ESPN. That's a lot of momentum to carry into a fight with someone who took a ton of punishment just a few months ago. 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. You can also send in your feedback on our Disqus boards below!. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Jan Blachowicz is currently a +140 underdog against Aleksandar Rakic as a -160 favorite. See how up-and-coming light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić made his way up the ladder at 205 pounds. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Decision for next fight is ‘probably 90 percent made. Rakic dominated Smith the entire fight. Neither is on a solid. 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. Rakic said the injury first occurred during training camp. thinks the long layoff will likely impact vs. 01 Str. Petersbrug, Russia against a world champion in comat sambo and he has the same MMA record like me (7-1). 00. Considering Krylov said he wanted to take some time off after this latest win, I think Aleksandar Rakic would make a pretty ideal matchup. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) sees a two-fight win streak stopped with the setback. Rakic. Light Heavyweight. More Aleksandar Rakic News. Rakic is coming into the fight with a two-fight win streak over Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos. . While Ratic opened at even money, he now has a 61. UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Oezdemir won a three round split decision over Aleksandar Rakic. 9 wins, 1 loss W. Aleksandar Rakić next fight. So what does that mean for Smith’s future? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on what should be next after his main event win over Spann at UFC Fight Night 192. Rakic) UFC live stream from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. 5. Jan Blachowicz record. Rakic is working on a 2-fight win streak, posting a pair of UD wins over Anthony Smith. 20 The Ultimate. Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakić vs. Jan Blachowicz Awarded TKO Win After Injury Cuts Aleksandar Rakic's Night Short. Aleksandar Rakic accepts Anthony Smith's challenge for a UFC rematch Aleksandar Rakic was challenged by No. . Top 205-pound contender and former champion Jan Blachowicz faced No. 12/16. One thing that is working in Ankalaev's favor is that the next title fight will take place soon. The fight game is crazy and unpredictable, though, and Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) got his hand raised after. 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. Jan Blachowicz def. The Korean Zombie W Volkan Oezdemir "No Time" L Aleksandar Rakic. UFC on ESPN 36: Błachowicz vs. str. Aleksandar 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-D 14-3-0 (T)KO 9-1 SUB 1-1 View the. Aleksandar Rakic is rapidly ascending the ranks in the 205. Of those 14 wins he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%, with 1 submissions. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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. 105 votes, 48 comments. Next fight: N/A Aleksandar Rakic of Austria kicks Jan Blachowicz of Poland in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2023. Multiple people. The results are below: Andre Petroski defeats Nick Maximov via Round-One. May 9, 2022 3:15 pm ET. Now that the title is up for grabs, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz are set to fight for it at UFC 253. The last fight of Jan Blachowicz took place on July 29, 2023 against Alex Pereira (7 - 2 - 0). The news was first reported by Ariel Helwani. Welcome to Fightful. Aleksandar Rakic in a UFC light heavyweight bout, takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (8/29/20) at UFC Apex in Las. Spencer Kyte, on. This is a really compelling fight to kick off the main card. The event takes place Jan. 0 0. Aleksandar Rakić is a 30 year old Male fighter from Serbia with a 14 - 3 - 0 pro MMA record. Aleksandar Rakic-160: 59. Uros Medic of Serbia reacts after his TKO victory over Aalon Cruz in their lightweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. When he was able to return 15 months later, “Marreta” didn't look the same, going. Dominick Reyes. Neither is on a solid run, but if it's Blachowicz. UFC Fight Night is is back once again from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. 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. Aleksandar Rakic. 1/20. A fight between No. Movsar Evloev. Rakic pummeled Smith, a former light. the loss didn’t prove a huge setback for Rakic, who signed a new six-fight deal with the promotion shortly after, and drew. Aleksandar Rakic full fight preview: Head-to-toe Light Heavyweight bout breakdown for UFC Fight Night 165 co-main event match this Saturday (Dec. The Austrian is currently ranked #3 in the light heavyweight division rankings and is looking for a title shot. Aleksandar Rakic 2 Booked for UFC 297 on Jan. Rakic is on a two-fight winning streak. Multiple people with. The two light heavyweight finishers went toe-to-toe through three full rounds at Sajik Arena in the. 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. Sakai UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. He's competed in a total of 32 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 1. 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. Aleksandar Rakic: UFC Fight Night 165 - Edgar vs. Aleksandar Rakic Record: 14-3-0. ” 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. Aleksandar Rakic is scheduled to fight Jan Blachowicz in a five round light heavyweight bout that. Aleksandar Rakic's march is over. View Rakić vs. Ryan Spann vs Ion Cutelaba. str. Light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic has called out Jiri Prochazka for a fight before the end of 2021. Dude they are going to stack that return to Europe card. . The Korean Zombie. Injuries during fights are extremely unfortunate, for exactly the reason you note: it doesn’t feel like a. What happened next would have a cost for Rakic. Rakić (also known as UFC Vegas 54) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on May 14, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in. 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. The booking was announced by the promotion during the UFC 295. Novaković fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. It's Official. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was giving a strong account of himself until he took a wrong step in Round 3, causing his knee to buckle and him to crumple. Anthony Smith on Saturday, which could determine the next No. 14-3-0. UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic wants to fight Jiri Prochazka next, with the winner getting a title shot at 205lbs. Thiago Santos will look to get right back on the winning track as he has instantly booked his next fight in a banger against Aleksandar Rakic scheduled forAleksandar Rakic showed that he belongs near the top of the light heavyweight division, and Neil Magny shined against a legend. Prochazka is the hottest name in the division right now after knocking out Dominick Reyes and Volkan Oezdemir in. 20 in Toronto. “Hector Lombard kicked me 32 times in that fight. Record: 14-3-0. Jan's eye #UFCVegas54 pic. Aleksandar Rakic features two top-level light heavyweight bouts at the top of the card, as well as a number of other solid fights. In the first round, he suffered a small cut right under the tear duct of his eye . (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. 9 round on average. He moved up the ranks with four straight wins including an impressive knockout of Jimi Manuwa. The fight will take place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas. A professional since 2011, he has also competed for the Final Fight Championship in his native Austria. Former champ Jan Blachowicz (29-10) will take on contender Aleksandar Rakic in a rematch (14-3) at UFC 297 on Jan. % Total str. By Brent Brookhouse. That loss to Oezdemir is the only other defeat on Rakic’s 17 fight record. The landscape at light heavyweight has changed since Aleksandar Rakic got injured, but one thing remains the same. , Feb. Rakic. That win placed him in a fight for the vacant title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282. Rakic pits Jan Blachowicz vs Aleksandar Rocket Rakic fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on May 14, 2022. PFL. Aleksandar Rakic. 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. UFC Vegas 54 results live: Jan Blachowicz vs. 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. UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos has high expectations ahead of his UFC 259 bout against Aleksandar Rakic. 4-ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith at the end of UFC Fight Night: Smith. Nov 11, 2023. 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. 205 lbs. Frank Camacho vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) scored a unanimous decision win over Thiago Santos (21-9) in an underwhelming light heavyweight fight bout at UFC 259. 5 lbs (93. The former light heavyweight title contender looked better than. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. : Arnold Allen vs. UFC Vegas 8 results live: Aleksandar Rakic vs. Aleksandar Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) will face former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic took aim at fellow contender Jiri Prochazka for a match-up potentially in Abu Dhabi. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. What happened next would have a cost for Rakic. During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Procházka cleared the air on Rakic's claims. It's hard to march -- or even walk or stand -- on a grotesquely swollen leg. Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) had the advantage over Smith (32-16 MMA, 8-4 UFC) in all three rounds of the light heavyweight headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, taking a unanimous decision for. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN. Aleksandar built on the momentum and finished his next 8-opponents in the Austrian circuit to garner an 8-fight win streak. Aleksandar Rakic. Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakić are no longer headlining UFC Columbus. my next fight is on 23rd of Oct. Rakic, who hopes to get the next shot at 205-pound champion Jan Blachowicz. 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. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic took place on Saturday, May 14. Jan Blachowicz enters his UFC 297 fight against Aleksandar Rakic coming off a split decision loss to Alex Pereira in July. 14, 2022 Watch Replay Recap. The hype around him was hopped on as fans have regularly placed their bets on him to win. Watch Aleksandar Rakic vs. 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. 15, 2020 KO/TKO Punch. 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. 19-7-1. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will face off against Aleksandar Rakic in the main event Saturday night. We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event in Las Vegas. — Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) March 5. All three judges scored the bout for the Serbian with one scorecard reading 20-26. Rakic is coming off a pretty bad injury and a fluky loss, so I think he should fight down to both defends his ranking and have a bit off a lay up. 29 in Las Vegas. The UFC announced a light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlining UFC Vegas 8 on Aug. He forces Oezdemir to the fence and latches onto a guillotine. 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. Vadim Nemkov. 15 on the dot, might just be what the doctor ordered for Rakic his next time out. A gold medalist at the 2008 World Championships, Blachowicz made his pro. View the profile of the MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakic from Serbia on ESPN. who are set. Oddsmakers have instilled Rakic as a hefty betting favorite entering the fight. UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Our fight was split decision and I believe the referee (the judges) made a bad decision. Multiple people. • Anthony Smith vs. Should Aspinall Fight Jones Next? MMA Junkie: Video: Bellator 301 title fight faceoffs in Chicago MMAFighting. UFC on ESPN 36 - Blachowicz vs. Wild card: Winner of Jan Blachowicz vs. That loss snapped a twelve-fight win streak for the Austrian, which included a sensational knockout win over Jimi Manuwa. “He’s the biggest name. 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. I want Rakic to win but Smith’s last 7 fights have been crazy and unpredictable. Alan Patrick via KO (3:22 of.