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Cameras were on hand to document the thrill and the agony of Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic following their chaotic UFC Vegas …read more
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It’s been a relatively quiet week in MMA, with a small UFC card this past weekend and another less talked …read more
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UFC light-heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz was at a bit of a disadvantage during his fight with Aleksandar Rakic.
Last Saturday night, the two 205-pound contenders collided in the main event of …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic is hoping for a speedy recovery and a chance to run it back with Jan Blachowicz.
In the main …read more
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Jan Blachowicz had to navigate the first round of his fight with Aleksandar Rakic with a serious …read more
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz underwent eye surgery on Monday to repair damage suffered against fellow 205-pound contender Aleksandar Rakic in the …read more
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Jan Blachowicz has confirmed he will undergo small surgery to repair damage done to his eye on Saturday night.
At UFC Vegas 54, Jan Blachowicz managed to defeat Aleksandar Rakic after …read more
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As expected, Aleksandar Rakic suffered a serious injury to his knee at UFC on ESPN 36 this past Saturday. …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic suffered a torn ACL in his right knee as a result of a freak injury that occurred in …read more
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It will be a while until we see Aleksandar Rakic back in action.
This past weekend (Sat., May 14, 2022) at …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic received the news he was dreading on Monday when it was confirmed he suffered a torn ACL in his UFC on ESPN 36 main event with Jan Blachowicz.
Rakic’s …read more
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In the main event of UFC Vegas 54, a light heavyweight bout headlined the card as Jan Blachowicz took on Aleksandar Rakic.
Blachowicz was returning to action for the first time …read more
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Jan Blachowicz after he defeated Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Vegas 54. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Jan Blachowicz calls for a title shot after …read more
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The Light Heavyweight fight between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic fight — which headlined UFC Vegas 54 last night (Sat., …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic weighs in for his UFC Vegas 54 main event bout. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic revealed that …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jan Blachowicz after UFC on ESPN 36 win?)
Aleksandar Rakic’s quest to secure his first UFC title fight opportunity was squandered by injury …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss?)
Jan Blachowicz may not have won the UFC on ESPN 36 main event in the …read more
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz has shared his view on what transpired in his win over Aleksandar Rakic.
Blachowicz went one-on-one with Rakic in the main event of UFC …read more
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Despite having a terrible camp leading into his fight with Aleksandar Rakic, Jan Blachowicz feels like he’s enjoying fights again …read more
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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.
Aleksandar Rakic and former light heavyweight …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic has spoken out following his UFC Vegas 54 defeat against Jan Blachowicz.
Things certainly didn’t end the way Rakic or even Blachowicz had anticipated. Both men traded bombs and …read more
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Jan Blachowicz admittedly would have preferred a clean finish against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but the Polish light heavyweight was nontheless pleased with the …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Jan Blachowicz thinks he’s in line for a title shot after his win over Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36, which he admits didn’t come …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic is already looking ahead at a rematch as he begins his road to recovery following an ugly injury …read more
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Jan Blachowicz is back in the win column, even though his UFC Vegas 54 victory over Aleksandar Rakic ended in …read more
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The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic.
The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event was a …read more
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Jan Blachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakic at 1:11 of the third round after Rakic suffers an injury to his knee. …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event was headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring Jan Blachowicz taking on Aleksandar Rakic.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time …read more
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Jan Blachowicz is a winner once more, and while his performance had people talking, the finish of his fight with …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic suffered a knee injury in the UFC Vegas 54 main event. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Jan Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic via …read more
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Jan Blachowicz got an injury TKO over Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Vegas 54 main event | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Jan Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic due to freak leg injury in the UFC Vegas 54 main event | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Check out the …read more
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Watch Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic full fight video highlights from the main event of UFC Vegas 54, courtesy of …read more
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Jan Blachowicz was looking to chop down Aleksandar Rakic with leg kicks, but it was ultimately a devastating knee injury …read more
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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.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event is headlined by a key light heavyweight matchup featuring Jan Blachowicz taking on Aleksandar Rakic.
Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) will be returning to action for the first …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight talents Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic will go to war tonight (Sat., May 14, …read more
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This is the UFC Vegas 54 live blog for the pivotal light heavyweight main event between former champion Jan Blachowicz …read more
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Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic face off at the UFC Vegas 54 weigh-ins. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event, an eleven-bout fight card headliner by Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic.
Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) will be returning to action for …read more
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Jan Blachowicz enlisted the help of his young son to help him cut weight for his main event clash with Aleksandar Rakic this weekend at UFC Vegas 54 and Twitter …read more
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UFC Vegas 54 live results begin at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 14, on MMAWeekly.com. The fights take place at the UFC Apex in Las …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight talents Aleksandar Rakic and Jan Blachowicz will clash TONIGHT (Sat., May 14, 2022) at …read more
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Jan Blachowicz is the underdog to Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Vegas 54 main event | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic will clash in the UFC Vegas 54 main event Saturday. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Knockout artist, Aleksandar Rakic, will look to earn a title shot by taking out former Light …read more
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Jan Blachowicz will compete in a non-title fight for the first time in nearly two years when he faces Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Vegas 54. Will …read more
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Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic are locked in for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 main event.
After making weight on Friday morning, Blachowicz : UFC on ESPN 36 weigh-ins and Rakic …read more
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Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz takes on contender Aleksandar Rakic. …read more
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Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic are set for a pivotal light heavyweight bout.
The 205-pound contenders — Blachowicz is currently No. …read more
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Blachowicz
vs.
Rakic
Cutelaba
vs.
Spann
Grant
vs.
Smolka
Chookagian
vs.
Ribas
Camacho
vs.
Torres
Hadley
vs.
Nascimento
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
79-38
Blachowicz
(56%)
Spann
(53%)
Grant
(80%)
Ribas
(52%)
Torres
(73%)
Hadley
(81%)
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
78-40
Blachowicz
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
77-41
2018 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
76-42
2014 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
76-42
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Camacho
Hadley
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
75-43
Rakic
Spann
Smolka
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
74-44
Blachowicz
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Nolan King
@mma_kings
74-44
Rakic
Cutelaba
Smolka
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
73-45
2017 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
72-46
Rakic
Cutelaba
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
68-50
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
59-59
Blachowicz
Spann
Smolka
Ribas
Torres
Hadley
The UFC is back in its Las Vegas home …read more
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The UFC on ESPN 36 headliner between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic is official.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Blachowicz (28-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) and surging contender Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 36.
UFC on ESPN 36 takes place Saturday at …read more
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In the main event of UFC Vegas 54, a pivotal light heavyweight bout headlines the card as former champ Jan Blachowicz takes on Aleksandar Rakic. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz …read more
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Fresh on the heels of UFC 274, the No Bets Barred podcast returns to dissect UFC Vegas 54.
With only …read more
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz wants a shot at Russian President Vladimir Putin in a fight.
Blachowicz is set to face Aleksandar Rakic this Saturday in a No. 1 …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Aleksandar Rakic has been in the lab working on his game for more than one year since he’s last appeared in the octagon.
The break hasn’t been ideal …read more
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