Aleksandar Rakic set for UFC heavyweight debut against longtime veteran
Aleksandar Rakic is set to make his heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade. Rakic, who has lost his last four fights in the light heavyweight division, aims to turn his career around in this new weight class. The event is scheduled for August 1 at the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
- ▪Aleksandar Rakic will fight Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade.
- ▪Rakic has lost his last four Octagon appearances at light heavyweight.
- ▪The event will take place on August 1 at the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
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