For all intents and purposes, Pirog's career is over. He's 32. His win over Jacobs should have catapulted him onto world level. It didn't. Instead he's remained in Russia fighting average fighters. Ishida isn't bad, but he's a level below Jacobs. Macial was a better win. Where is Pirog going to go now? He has no belt. Why would any of the champions face Pirog? Too much of a risk. Unfortunately, injuries have sidelined his career likely forever, although I like Pirog and hope he bounces back, it's unlikely at this stage.