Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic

MasterofMartialArts -
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Can Smith wrestle? 

He can, but bad decision making gets him on the bottom. Let’s see if he threatens with any subs, I am confused by what has happened in this fight so far lol.

Smith is doing all he can. Rakic has a huge physical advantage. It really can’t be understated. That said, Rakic simply doesn’t know how to fight mma yet. Just one bad decision after another and he’s still winning lol. 

RD 1: 10-9, Rakic.

RD 2: 10-9 Rakic.

20-18, Rakic.

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Im sorry but Rekic is suppose to be the "future"? I feel like Bones Jones kills this kid

Well yeah, he's a heavyweight 

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Ministry of Truth - I never expected Rakic to dominate Smith in a grappling dominant fight. Impressive.

I mean Smith just falls to his back, then nothing really happens....Magny is more fun to watch...

Ministry of Truth - I never expected Rakic to dominate Smith in a grappling dominant fight. Impressive.

He’s considerably stronger and just laying on him. If he had a clue he’d stand up and finish the damn fight. Nothing impressive other than his physical assets. 

Rakic has insane power.

Just turned off my feed after smith just went to ground.  Why even bother watching rest of round 

Another turtle for 4 minutes a round smith fight 

Since hearing he couldn’t put out the 170 lb home intruder, I have trouble believing he’s gonna beat a man that cuts to 205 

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Ministry of Truth - I never expected Rakic to dominate Smith in a grappling dominant fight. Impressive.

I mean Smith just falls to his back, then nothing really happens....Magny is more fun to watch...

Smith is a skilled grappler and he’s got nothing for Rakic on the ground. It’s not exciting but it is impressive.

Wow, shoulda been a barn burner and both guys were content with just lay n pray for 13 minutes 

Eskimo - 
Ministry of Truth - I never expected Rakic to dominate Smith in a grappling dominant fight. Impressive.

He’s considerably stronger and just laying on him. If he had a clue he’d stand up and finish the damn fight. Nothing impressive other than his physical assets. 

You obviously don’t grapple.

RD 1: 10-9, Rakic.

RD 2: 10-9 Rakic.

RD 3: 10-9, Rakic.

30-27, Rakic.

Eskimo - 
MasterofMartialArts -
Bend The Knee - 

Can Smith wrestle? 

He can, but bad decision making gets him on the bottom. Let’s see if he threatens with any subs, I am confused by what has happened in this fight so far lol.

Smith is doing all he can. Rakic has a huge physical advantage. It really can’t be understated. That said, Rakic simply doesn’t know how to fight mma yet. Just one bad decision after another and he’s still winning lol. 

Yeah but the wrestling was opened up because of the striking game of Rakic. It’s not like Rakic got lucky. Regardless of his physical strength (which is part of MMA), Anthony should be able to use jiu jitsu technique to get his feet on Rakic’s hips and try to sweep him, open up his guard to look for a submission, etc… Rakic is on top now and just landing shots at will. Sure he doesn’t have a great IQ but that’s to be expected. In this fight we are seeing he’s been working his wrestling, which is what he’s been saying in his interviews. He’s got a purple belt in BJJ. The kid is legit, give him some credit.

I have it 29-28 Smith.

Then again, I had $200 on Smith.

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Lion heart quit on himself tonight.  He felt those kicks and accepted the bottom position the rest of the fight.  Craziest surrender I've seen in a long time at this level.  I think Glover stole his heart.

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That little move he did in the lsst couple seconds lost me as a fan.

Well it makes sense after that little outburst at the end. Rakic was nervous to be there and thrilled it’s over or he’s a literal retard.

I’m happy for Smith and his brain that Rakic was too stupid to KO him like he easily could have. 

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Boo. Shitty fight.  Decent when they were standing but super scared on the ground.  

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Lion heart quit on himself tonight.  He felt those kicks and accepted the bottom position the rest of the fight.  Craziest surrender I've seen in a long time at this level.  I think Glover stole his heart.

Every fight this seems to happen. Time to find s new nickname.