Aleksandar Rakic vs Jimi Manuwa — Fight recap

Aleksandar Rakic defeated Jimi Manuwa by KO in the first round at 47 seconds, delivering a devastating finish that announced his arrival as a serious light heavyweight contender. Despite landing just 2 of 7 significant strikes at 28 percent accuracy, Rakic's precision proved decisive—he landed one knockdown that Manuwa could not recover from.

The Serbian striker controlled minimal cage time at just one second, but the fight's brevity underscored his explosive power and timing. Manuwa, who connected on 2 of 3 significant strikes at 66 percent efficiency, never gained traction before the end came.

Rakic's clinical striking approach and ability to finish elite opposition suggested he was ready to challenge for title implications in the light heavyweight division's upper echelon.