"Rakic landed a solid kick to the body inside of the opening minute, as Murzakanov worked on finding a way inside on the taller, longer man. Rakic then opted to level change, shooting for a takedown and putting Murzakanov on the fence. That didn't happen, though they did go down ever so briefly a bit later. Azamat Murzakanov, however, eliminated all thought of takedowns moments later. And ended Aleksandar Rakic's night. Murzakanov absolutely floored Rakic, landing a short right hand on the way in."
"The biggest win of Murzakanov's career to date will see him jump up the rankings a few days from now; he improves to 16-0, with six of those victories coming inside the octagon. "You all doubted me. I told you, I told you not to doubt me," Murzakanov exclaimed following the fight. "I told you, I'm going to be fightin for the title." Official Result: Azamat Murzakanov def. Aleksandar Rakic by TKO (punch), Round 1, 3:11"
A light heavyweight bout pitting #7 Aleksandar Rakic against #10 Azamat Murzakanov opened UFC 321's main card. Rakic landed an early body kick and attempted a takedown and fence control, briefly getting both fighters to the mat. Murzakanov countered by slipping inside and landing a short right hand that floored Rakic, whose head snapped back and hit the canvas. A single follow-up strike landed as Rakic covered up before the referee intervened. Murzakanov improved to 16-0 with his biggest career win and signaled ambitions to fight for the title, promising not to be doubted.
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