The official UFC rankings have been updated after last weekend’s UFC Vegas 8 card at the Apex facility, and as expected there’s been quite a bit of movement. Most notably, …read more
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The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 card are in, and surprisingly, Anthony Smith has only been benched for 45 days. Smith took on Aleksandar Rakic in the …read more
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The UFC Vegas 8 suspensions are in as two fighters receive possible six-month sits while Anthony Smith is only suspended 45 days. In the main event, Aleksandar Rakic dominated Smith …read more
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Anthony Smith is still feeling the effects of his three-round battle with Aleksandar Rakic from this past weekend at UFC Vegas …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith says he’s having a tough time recovering from his recent decision loss to Aleksandar Rakic. Smith and Rakic collided in the main event of …read more
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UFC commentator Joe Rogan was very impressed by the handiwork of Aleksandar Rakic and Neil Magny at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 8 card. Rakic had a starring role in the …read more
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Check out episode 14 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs as they …read more
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By his own account, it sounds like Aleksandar Rakic was pretty pleased with his dominating win over Anthony Smith. Which is why he decided …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
In the main event of UFC Vegas 8, Anthony Smith was making a quick turnaround to take on the rising contender in Aleksandar Rakic. Both men were looking to get …read more
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Anthony Smith is unsure of his next move following a loss to Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. At UFC on ESPN+ 33, Anthony Smith looked …read more
Source:: MMANews
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Anthony Smith after UFC on ESPN+ 33 loss?)
Aleksandar Rakic earned the biggest win of his career Saturday when he outworked Anthony Smith …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
It wasn’t that type of performance that leaves a lasting imprint on the minds of those who witnessed it, but there’s no denying that Aleksandar Rakic was in complete control …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Aleksandar Rakic thinks he’s now right in the title mix in the UFC’s light heavyweight division after his lop-sided decision win over Anthony Smith.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 …read more
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With short time on his UFC Vegas 8 headliner, Aleksandar Rakic felt he’d earned a celebration.
A unanimous decision over one-time light heavyweight title challenger …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic believes that Dominick Reyes will be his toughest test at 205lbs. Rakic picked up the biggest win of his MMA career to date when …read more
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UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith is open to switching weight classes following a one-sided loss to Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 33. In the main event of the evening …read more
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The main event of UFC Vegas 8 provided little spark as Aleksandar Rakic dominated Anthony Smith to win a decision. In a fight with …read more
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Anthony Smith could feel the difference between himself and Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 33, and that has him contemplating a change to his career.
On Saturday night, Smith simply …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Aleksandar Rakic moved into light heavyweight contender status on Saturday by defeating former title challenger Anthony Smith in the UFC Vegas 8 main event. Rakic dismantled Smith with leg kicks …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Aleksandar Rakic showed that he belongs near the top of the light heavyweight division, while Neil Magny shined against a legend. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Light heavyweight contenders Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 fight card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Both fighters were looking to rebound from loses …read more
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Entering the main event of UFC Vegas 8, fans expected violence from a pair of light heavyweights looking to get back into the win …read more
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In his first UFC main event, Aleksandar Rakic picked up arguably the biggest win of his career.
The light heavyweight prospect punished former title contender …read more
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Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic brought an interesting dynamic in their fight. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC On ESPN+ 33 event on Saturday night …read more
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Light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic captured the biggest win of his career last night (Sat., Aug. 29, 2020) at UFC Vegas 8 live on …read more
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Check out the full fight video highlights of Aleksandar Rakic vs. Anthony Smith from the UFC Vegas 8 main event. UFC Vegas 8 is …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic scored the biggest win of his career on Saturday when he defeated Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) rebounded from …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic defeated Anthony Smith via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 8. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout. In a surprising performance, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Aleksandar Rakic had his quick rise in the UFC’s light heavyweight division interrupted in December 2019, but now may find himself right back in the mix.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic just dominated Anthony Smith for three-rounds in the UFC Vegas 8 main event. The UFC Vegas 8 main card has …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event was headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Anthony Smith taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC …read more
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Watch Aleksandar Rakic vs. Anthony Smith full fight video highlights from UFC Vegas 8’s main event, courtesy of the UFC.
UFC Vegas 8 took …read more
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Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic was an interesting main event. The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (August 29, 2020) at the UFC On ESPN+ 33 …read more
Source:: MMANews
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event is headlined by a key light heavyweight fight featuring former title challenger Anthony Smith taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) will enter tonight’s UFC …read more
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Anthony Smith needs to bounce back, but he’s a substantial underdog against Aleksandar Rakic. Follow all the action from UFC Fight Night as it happens. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a light heavyweight tilt between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) …read more
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Check out the betting odds for tonight’s UFC VEGAS 8 card, where, Aleksandar Rakic over Anthony Smith in the main event. It’s time for …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight strikers Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Aug. 29, 2020) at UFC …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
With Jon Jones out of the picture, an intriguing light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic just got a whole lot more interesting.
Saturday’s …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC on ESPN+ 33 goes down tonight (Sat. August 29, 2020) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC APEX and we have the results. The world’s leading mixed martial arts …read more
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Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic will clash in the UFC Vegas 8 main event. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
MMA Fighting has UFC Vegas 8 …read more
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Heavy-handed Austrian, Aleksandar Rakic, will throw down with longtime veteran, Anthony Smith, this Saturday (Aug. 29, 2020) at UFC Vegas …read more
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Watch Aleksandar Rakic vs. Jimi Manuwa full fight video to see Aleksandar Rakic extend his winning streak with an explosive head kick finish of Jimi Manuwa at …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Anthony Smith would still love an opportunity to be locked in a cage with Luke Rockhold. UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith will be facing Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Fight …read more
Source:: MMANews
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UFC on ESPN+ 33 (aka UFC Vegas 8) is set following Friday’s weigh-in at the Apex in Las Vegas.
The UFC …read more
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Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic, who are both coming off losses, both made weight for their light heavyweight main event to be held at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Smith
vs.
Rakic
Lawler
vs.
Magny
Grasso
vs.
Kim
Algeo
vs.
Lamas
Ankalaev
vs.
Cutelaba
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2020: 85-57
Rakic
(57%)
Lawler
(57%)
Grasso
(71%)
Lamas
(79%)
Ankalaev
(67%)
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2020: 97-45
Rakic
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2020: 96-46
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2020: 95-47
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Simon Head
@simonhead
2020: 94-48
2019 Champion*
Rakic
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2020: 93-49
2017 Champion
Smith
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2020: 92-50
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2020: 91-51
2014 Champion
Smith
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Dave Doyle
@davedoylemma
2020: 90-52
Smith
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Cutelaba
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2020: 90-52
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Ken …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic intends on making Anthony Smith “pay” for what he says was a brutal training camp. Rakic takes on Smith in the main event of …read more
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UFC VEGAS 8: See who makes and misses on the scales ahead of the UFC’s next APEX based offering. The UFC continues to roll onside …read more
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Episode No. 283 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download.
MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling …read more
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Less than four months after a brutal defeat, Anthony Smith returns to face Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) booked the light heavyweight showdown between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic all the way back in June, …read more
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In the main event of UFC Vegas 8, Anthony Smith is returning just three months after his loss to Glover Teixeira to take on Aleksandar Rakic. Heading into the fight, …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger, Anthony Smith, will throw down opposite up-and-coming knockout artist, Aleksandar Rakic, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Aleksandar Rakic hopes to get into title contention with a win over Anthony Smith at UFC Vegas 8 this weekend. But a shot at the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
LAS VEGAS – Ahead of his first UFC headliner, and first appearance in the “Fight Capital of the World,” Aleksandar Rakic knows exactly what’s at stake at Saturday’s UFC on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Anthony Smith faces Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. …read more
Source:: ESPN
UFC on ESPN+ 33 features a battle of light heavyweight contenders as former title challenger Anthony Smith takes on the hard-hitting Aleksandar Rakic in the night’s main event.
Smith (33-15 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
While Aleksandar Rakic admits that he was surprised to see Jon Jones relinquish his UFC light heavyweight title, he gets where he’s coming from.
Jones, a two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered: Robbie Lawler and Aleksandar Rakic
Read the Full Article Here …read more
Source:: UFC
With the UFC light heavyweight title now vacant, Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic will be vying for top contention.
Smith vs. Rakic will headline UFC on ESPN+ 33 on Saturday in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Aleksandar Rakic is expecting a drawn-out war against Anthony Smith.
Rakic (12-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) faces Smith (33-15 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in a three-round main event clash Saturday at UFC on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Anthony “Lionheart” Smith earned a UFC light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones with this performance against Volkan Oezdemir in 2018. Smith next faces Aleksandar Rakic on Saturday, August 29, …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 event in Las Vegas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more
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Anthony Smith thinks his opponent this weekend, Aleksandar Rakic, is a one-trick pony, but realizes it’s a dangerous trick. Smith and Rakic headline UFC on ESPN+ 33 this weekend (Sun. …read more
Source:: MMANews
Anthony Smith is wary of Aleksandar Rakic’s power but doesn’t see too many things he should worry about.
Smith (32-15 MMA, 8-5 UFC), who’s been campaigning for a fight with Corey …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic will now serve as the main event for UFC Fight Night 175 on Aug. 29. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith will be back in action when he takes on rising contender Aleksandar Rakic in the main event …read more
Source:: MMAMania