Number two in the rankings, Aleksandar Rakic ​​says he plans to wait for the winner of Blachowicz x Glover

Rakic ​​(photo) beat Marreta in the UFC 259. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram @ufc_europe

On the front line for a title fight in the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg), Alexsandar Rakic ​​is closely watching the category's next steps. Aware that the UFC must promote the clash between Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira for the group title, the Austrian stated that he prefers to wait for the winner of the possible fight. The statement was given in an interview with 'Combate'.

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“I'm willing to wait for the winner (of Blachowicz x Glover), but I can also be a reserve. Everything changes in a minute, even more so with this Covid-19 scenario. Someone could leave the day before and they'll need a replacement. I just need some training time, and I'll be ready. I need six weeks. It will be like a war. If the UFC has this option, I'll accept it, otherwise I'll wait for the winner, because I want the belt,” said Rakic.

The light heavyweight declared that of the top three in the ranking In the category, he is the only one who has not yet had the chance to compete for the title. The Austrian also paid respect to the current champion Jan Blachowicz, but stated that he can beat him and establish a long reign in the division.

“I want a title shot, I deserve it. If you look at my record, I'm 'undefeated' in the UFC. On paper, I have six wins and one loss, but everyone knows I won that fight against Volkan oezdemir. Everyone (the top three) had their chances at the title. I deserve it, I'm number 2 in the ranking. I can beat Jan (Blachowicz), I have a lot of respect for him, he has evolved, but my goal is to be light heavyweight champion for a long time”, concluded Aleksandar.

after the UFC 259, UFC president Dana White stated that Glover Teixeira would be the next challenger for the light heavyweight belt. However, the fight between the Brazilian and the group leader, Jan Blachowicz, has not yet been made official.

With a record of 14 wins and two losses, Rakic ​​is considered one of the biggest names in the 93kg division. Currently second in the category standings, the Austrian has only one setback in his last 15 fights in professional MMA. The 29-year-old fighter is coming off a triumph over Thiago Marreta, by points, in UFC 259.