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Jan Błachowicz out of Rakic fight due to injury

Unfortunately, the fight between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Bu0142achowicz and Aleksandar Rakic u200bu200bscheduled for UFC Fight Night 205 will not take place due to a Blachowicz neck injury.

Set for March 26, 2022, in Columbus, it was planned to be Bu0142achowicz’s return to the cage after his loss to Glover Teixeira at the UFC 267. The Brazilian won by a rear-naked choke in the second round, ending Bu0142achowicz’s title reign.

After a few weeks of resting, Bu0142achowicz confirmed in various interviews that he began preparations for his next fight against the opponent to be later announced.