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Aleksandar Rakic Believes He Was ‘Real Winner’ In Volkan Oezdemir Fight

Aleksandar Rakic felt he did enough to get the win over Volkan Oezdemir. The two hard-hitting light heavyweights met in the UFC Busan co-headliner this past Saturday. After a back-and-forth bout that lasted the entire 15 minutes, it was Oezdemir who was awarded the split decision victory. It wasn’t a robbery by any means as […]

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Aleksandar Rakic felt he did enough to get the win over Volkan Oezdemir.

The two hard-hitting light heavyweights met in the UFC Busan co-headliner this past Saturday. After a back-and-forth bout that lasted the entire 15 minutes, it was Oezdemir who was awarded the split decision victory.

It wasn’t a robbery by any means as it was a very close fight. However, Rakic — who suffered his first UFC loss in the process — still felt he was the “real winner” on the night.

Here is what he had to say in an Instagram post where he uploaded pictures from the fight, including one with him raising his hands before the contest:

“That is the feeling what i have right NOW!! He won on the papers but we all know who the REAL winner is. No Excuses i will work my ass off to show my fans what I am capable of. ???”

The Austrian is 4-1 in the UFC now, but given that he’s still only 27, the future remains bright for Rakic as he will be looking to bounce back.

What did you think of the split decision verdict? Did you have Oezdemir winning? Or did you agree with Rakic that he won?

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Volkan Oezdemir Edges Aleksandar Rakic – UFC Busan Results

In the co-main event of UFC Busan, Volkan Oezdemir and Aleksander Rakic go head-to-head at light heavyweight. Round 1: Rakic blitzes in with hard shots and looks to lock up a standing guillotine. Clinched against the cage now and they separate after a scramble. A kick to the body lands for Rakic, who dodges an […]

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In the co-main event of UFC Busan, Volkan Oezdemir and Aleksander Rakic go head-to-head at light heavyweight.

Round 1:

Rakic blitzes in with hard shots and looks to lock up a standing guillotine. Clinched against the cage now and they separate after a scramble. A kick to the body lands for Rakic, who dodges an Oezdemir shot and counters with one of his own. Oezdemir lands a nice counter shot. Rakic is putting together some very nice countershots.

He gets a takedown and jumps right onto Oezdemir’s back. Oezdemir gets to his feet and Rakic pushes him to the cage. They separate and more hard shots land for Rakic. The round comes to an end.

Round 2:

Leg kick from Oezdemir to start the round. A nice couple of shots connect for Rakic. Rakic catches a kick from Oezdemir, fails on a takedown attempt, and now has Oezdemir against the cage. A nice uppercut lands for Rakic, who follows up with a leg kick. The round comes to an end.

Round 3:

Oezdemir coming forward but Rakic continues to get off nice counter shots, and he clinches him against the cage again. Rakic fails on a takedown and both men barely miss on some punches. Oezdemir comes forward with big shots but can’t land any. Now Rakic puts together several nice shots to the face. Oezdemir with a jab. Takedown attempt from Rakic again. The round comes to an end.

Official Result: Volkan Oezdemir def. Aleksandar Rakic via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

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Volkan Oezdemir Edges Out Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Busan

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Aleksandar Rakic went the distance at UFC Busan.  The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC Busan event on Saturday morning (December 21, 2019) from the Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea that aired on ESPN’s s…

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Aleksandar Rakic went the distance at UFC Busan.  The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC Busan event on Saturday morning (December 21, 2019) from the Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea that aired on ESPN’s streaming service, ESPN+.  It was a back and forth affair. Rakic was […]

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UFC Rankings Report: Where Does Aleksandar Rakic Land?

The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Stockholm! Check out all the changes below! Pound for Pound: No changes Strawweight: No changes Women’s Flyweight: No changes Women’s Bantamweight: Following Linda Lansberg’s victory over Tonya Evinger a…

The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Stockholm! Check out all the changes below! Pound for Pound: No changes Strawweight: No changes Women’s Flyweight: No changes Women’s Bantamweight: Following Linda Lansberg’s victory over Tonya Evinger at UFC Stockholm, the two fighters swapped places, with Lansbarg now at #12 and Evinger at #13. Sijara Eubanks […]

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Aleksandar Rakic Thinks He Has The Tools To Beat Jon Jones

Light heavyweight prospect Aleksandar Rakic believes he has the tools to defeat current champion Jon Jones. Rakic announced himself to the division following a vicious head kick knockout of Jimi Manuwa at UFC Stockholm this past weekend (Sat. June 1, 2019). It puts him at 4-0 since making his UFC debut, as well as 12-straight […]

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Light heavyweight prospect Aleksandar Rakic believes he has the tools to defeat current champion Jon Jones.

Rakic announced himself to the division following a vicious head kick knockout of Jimi Manuwa at UFC Stockholm this past weekend (Sat. June 1, 2019). It puts him at 4-0 since making his UFC debut, as well as 12-straight wins since suffering defeat in his pro debut back in 2011.

But how does the 27-year-old feel he matches up with the current kingpin of the division in Jones?

“I’m an all-round fighter like him, so it would be a great fight to fight him,” Rakic said at the post-fight press conference (via MMA Fighting). “I watched Jon Jones for a long time and I think what I can say now, the advantage I have over him is my footwork and my speed in the punches.

“I think I’m much faster than him and I have more power to finish a fight with one punch, and the footwork.”

While Rakic is confident in his abilities, he acknowledges he needs more experience before he can challenge one of the greatest fighters of all time:

“I think to fight for the title, I need a couple more fights,” Rakic added. “I need to improve all my skills because to take a title fight against Jon Jones or someone else, it’s hard, you have to be prepared not 100 percent, you [have] to be prepared 200 percent.

“I’m 27 years old, I don’t want to rush, I have plenty of time and you see after every fight in the UFC I’m getting better and better.”

Rakic started his UFC career with two decision wins, but has now strung together two knockouts in a row. If he continues to improve, we may see the Austrian challenge for the title soon.

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Aleksandar Rakic Not Ready for Jon Jones Just Yet

Aleksandar Rakic made a loud and reverberating statement when he knocked Jimi Manuwa clean unconscious in the co-main event of UFC Stockholm. With this victory, Rakic is expected to be at or around the #11 spot in the rankings currently possessed by Ma…

Aleksandar Rakic made a loud and reverberating statement when he knocked Jimi Manuwa clean unconscious in the co-main event of UFC Stockholm. With this victory, Rakic is expected to be at or around the #11 spot in the rankings currently possessed by Manuwa. Every time a new light heavyweight prospect emerges, the whispers begin. You […]

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