Lightweight bout at M-1 Challenge 87: Aleksandar Rakas vs. Anatoly Lyagu.

Croatian national Muay Thai champion Aleksandar Rakas (12-6) is a member of a Cro Cop Top Team, headed by MMA Legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. No wonder that Rakas is a top striker and most of his fights he won with knockout. Being a champion in a few promotions Rakas decided to join M-1 Global and start his way to the title in the promotion. Anatoly Lyagu (5-2-1) in his M-1 Global debut gave battle to Abubakar Mestoev and after three rounds of tough confrontation lost by decision. It was a furious fight and fans really loved it, so now Lyagu has another chance to show a great performance and win the fight!