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Aleksandar Rakic moves to Heavyweight for UFC Belgrade fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Aleksandar Rakic moves to Heavyweight for UFC Belgrade fight

Summary

Aleksandar Rakic steps into the Heavyweight division this weekend, facing Marcin Tybura on August 1, 2026, at UFC Belgrade in Serbia. After struggling with a four-fight losing streak, Rakic is shifting classes partly for health reasons, citing excessive weight cuts in the Light Heavyweight division. The 34-year-old aims to be more active in his fighting career and hopes that competing at Heavyweight will allow for quicker turnaround times between fights. If successful against Tybura, Rakic might be positioned for another fight as soon as October.

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•Rakic last fought as a Light Heavyweight amid a four-fight losing streak.
•He prioritizes recovery and health, reducing weight cuts.
•The UFC Belgrade event takes place in Belgrade Arena, Serbia.
•Rakic wants to fight more frequently after this matchup.
•Tybura is a seasoned opponent, presenting a significant test.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade’s Aleksandar Rakic explains why he chose to move to Heavyweight – ‘My body needed to recover’

What they're saying

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“Rocket” is finally moving on up. Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic returns to action in a brand-new weight class this weekend (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) when he takes on Polish Heavyweight veteran Marcin Tybura in the “Featured Fight” of the UFC Belgrade main card inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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