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Aleksandar Rakić UFC heavyweight transition

Entities: Marcin Tybura · Belgrade · Aleksandar Rakic · UFC · UFC Belgrade

Overview

Former light‑heavyweight Aleksandar Rakić announced a move to the UFC heavyweight division to avoid the health toll of extreme weight cuts. He debuted on 1 August in Belgrade against 39‑year‑old Polish veteran Marcin Tybura, winning by unanimous decision and ending a four‑fight losing streak. The victory was praised by UFC president Dana White, who noted Rakić’s performance but said his long‑term place in the heavyweight ranks remains uncertain, hinting at possible future match‑ups against top‑15 heavyweights or other European contenders.

Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Aleksandar Rakić Ends UFC Skid with Belgrade Heavyweight Victory

    Aleksandar Rakić broke a four‑fight losing streak with a unanimous decision win over Marcin Tybura in Belgrade, yet UFC president Dana White remains unsure about his future at heavyweight.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Aleksandar Rakic Moves to UFC Heavyweight for Belgrade Fight

    Aleksandar Rakic will debut at UFC heavyweight on 1 August in Belgrade against Marcin Tybura, citing health concerns from long‑term weight cuts and aiming for more frequent fights.

Sources

bjpenn.com · boxingnews.com · cagesidepress.com · heavy.com · hoffmann-und-campe.de · middleeasy.com