Aleksandar Rakic picked up a convincing win over Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC Fight Night 176 in an important light heavyweight showdown.
Both fighters came out throwing leg kicks in the opening moments of the fight. However, it was Rakic who landed the most meaningful of the blows. His leg kick put Smith on the mat, where Rakic went to work with his top game for a good chunk of the first round.
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Rakic once again got to utilize his top game in the second frame.