![]() ![]() While Makhachev is very good, a title contender even, he’s not going to be Khabib or even close. ![]() His fight with Drew Dober at UFC 259 was a great performance, but to call him the next Khabib is reaching. While he’s heralded as the next Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev is one of the most hyped prospects at 155. Islam Makhachev Is Not Khabib 2.0, But He’s Still Really Good Next opponents for Islam Makhachev: Tony Ferguson, Dan Hooker The winner of that looks to get to the title shot but they should have to go through the surging Rakic. Reyes looks to rebound from his loss to Blachowicz for the vacant title. The two meet with a lot of hype behind Prochazka. Prochazka is a win into his UFC run and Reyes has challenged for the title twice. The second option for Aleksandar Rakic is the winner of Jiri Prochazka and Dominick Reyes. Plus, two great prospects fighting for the title is always fun. With Blachowicz winning and calling his next shot, it makes sense that the winner of that fight, Ankalaev, and this one fight for the number one contender spot. I said in UFC Vegas 20 Aftermath that Magomed Ankalaev should get the loser of Rakic and Santos. Now, Rakic is in a spot for a number one contender fight in the light heavyweight division, which is alive and well now. But that didn’t stop him against Glover Teixeira in his return from the surgery. While the commentary (another example of the bad night Rogan and DC had) said that Santos could still be suffering from mobility issues after the double knee surgery after the Jones fight. Santos, who thrives in the pocket, struggled to get any offense going. Rakic kept Santos on the end of his jab and with the teep to the body. But Rakic neutralized the wild and reckless abandon that Santos has that has got him wins over some of the best in the division, including a win over now-champion, Jan Blachowicz. His win over Thiago Santos at UFC 259 was thought to be a barn burner, instead, Rakic put on a class act and a masterful performance. Aleksandar Rakic Points His Way To A Win Over Thiago Santos at UFC 259 Next opponent for Aleksandar Rakic: Magomed Ankalaev, Prochazka/Reyes winnerĪleksandar Rakic is a problem. ![]() Cruz lulled Kenney to sleep and looked like Dominick Cruz. Just because he lost to Cody Garbrandt and Henry Cejudo doesn’t mean Casey Kenney can come in and replicate that. But what they failed to think about is the amount of time Cruz has been out had the game catching up and passing him by.īut, all said, Dominick Cruz has not been completely figured out by all fighters yet. On the broadcast, the commentary (who was terrible all night), brought up his age and lack of damage. I’m not saying Dominick Cruz sucks, but he’s obviously not the same as he was. So, we’re going to dive in to the latest edition of Aftermath. So much happened that I expected and did not expect. Okay, I expected UFC 259 to be a lot to unpack. Follow The Fight Library on social media! ![]()
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