During UFC 300, Rakic dominated the first round against Jiri Prochazka, focusing on attacking Jiri's lead leg, causing him to switch stances. Despite Jiri's efforts to apply pressure and land several hits, including rolling with Rakic's punches and landing his own left hand, Rakic's strategy of utilizing leg kicks and right hands allowed him to control the round. Jiri was cut open by his right eye, adding to the intensity of the bout. The round concluded with Rakic leading 10-9, and the fighters showed mutual respect after the bout.
Rakic gets up and goes over to embrace Jiri. They show respect to each other. GREAT FIGHT #UFC300
10-9 Rakic in Round 1 Rakic is just beating up the lead leg of Prochazka to the point that Jiri has already switched stances. A nice flurry late by Proochazka but not enough to win the round #UFC300
10-9 Rakic in R1, but Jiri had his moments. #UFC300
10-9 Rakic, just picked Jiri apart for most of the round. #UFC300
Rakic 10-9 in the first round. #UFC300
Jiri hunting Rakic here! Jiri left hand, eats a right, but he's not letting Rakic breathe. Jiri jab heavy! But he's cut open by his right eye! Rakic right hand lands! Jiri nods at him! rakic is landing some nasty right hands!!! #UFC300
Rakic 1-2 clean! Rakic right hand, Jiri rolls with it and lands a left hand, eats a leg kick. Rakic calf, Jiri up top with the left hand. Jiri with a lot of pressure here and Rakic is feeling it a bit. #UFC300
Rakic smart to attack Jiri's lead leg. Jiri not checking much but is switching stances #UFC300
R1 - Jiri vs Rakic - Rakic going leg kick off the rip. Jiri waiting. More leg kicks for Rakic. Right hand. Rakic jab and Jiri tells him to bring it. Rakic leg kick, Jiri left hand. #UFC300
Jiri hands at his side even against a sniper like Rakic. Rakic, by the way, lighitng him up with kicks early. #UFC300