Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Jan Blachowicz will take on Aleksandar Rakic in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 297 card.

Blachowicz brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Rakic, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Blachowicz has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.41 per minute. On the other hand, Rakic boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.01 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 41-year-old, Jan Blachowicz is coming in with a 29-10-1 record. Blachowicz will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Alex Pereira at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 in July.

Rakic, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Jiri Prochazka on July 29, 2023, at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis and holds a 14-3-0 record.

Jan Blachowicz has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 32-year-old Aleksandar Rakic is an orthodox fighter with a 78″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jan Blachowicz stats

→ Blachowicz’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Blachowicz lands 3.41 significant strikes per minute.
→ Blachowicz’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Blachowicz’s takedown average is 1.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Blachowicz’s takedown defense is 68%.

Blachowicz comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.41 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rakic fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 4.01 significant strikes per minute. Jan Blachowicz also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.09 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rakic’s 0.82 takedowns and 90% takedown accuracy.

Aleksandar Rakic stats

→ Rakic’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Rakic lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rakic’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Rakic’s takedown average is 0.82 per 15 minutes.
→ Rakic’s takedown defense is 90%.

Aleksandar spent, on average, 11:23 minutes in the Octagon, and Jan has an average fight time of 13:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jan or Aleksandar? Sound off in the comments.

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