Serbian MMA fighter Aleksandar Raki\u0107 defeated Poland’s Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision after three rounds at UFC Belgrade in the Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this victory, Aleksandar Raki\u0107 returned to winning ways after four consecutive defeats in the UFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bout also marked Raki\u0107’s heavyweight debut, and he successfully began a new chapter in his MMA career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aleksandar Raki\u0107 opened the fight with several strikes. He then put together an excellent combination, landing multiple shots to the Pole’s head and shoulder while frequently attacking with kicks and delivering powerful blows to Tybura. Raki\u0107 also attempted a kick to his opponent’s liver but narrowly missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After that, Tybura tried to surprise Raki\u0107 but failed to connect with several hooks. Both fighters remained cautious, fully aware that a single strike could decide the outcome of the fight. Tybura took control toward the end of the round and landed several solid punches of his own. One of Raki\u0107’s hooks also found its target before Aleksandar connected with a high kick against Tybura. However, the Pole remained unfazed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That concluded the opening round, which could be said to have gone in Raki\u0107’s favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n