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Dana White questions Aleksandar Rakic's future at heavyweight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Dana White questions Aleksandar Rakic's future at heavyweight

Summary

Aleksandar Rakic won his UFC heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade on August 2, 2026, by unanimous decision. Despite the victory, UFC president Dana White expressed uncertainty about Rakic's long-term potential in the heavyweight division, noting the challenges he may face. Rakic's win marked his first since March 2021, and discussions are underway regarding his next opponent, potentially facing a ranked fighter. White indicated that while Rakic performed well, he remains cautious about his future at heavyweight.

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By the Numbers

•Rakic defeated Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision at UFC Belgrade.
•This was Rakic's first victory since March 2021.
•Dana White questioned Rakic's suitability for the heavyweight division.
•Future matchups may include ranked opponents like Vitor Petrino or Serghei Spivac.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White Not Sold on Aleksandar Rakic at Heavyweight

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UFC president Dana White says he is not sold on Aleksandar Rakic at heavyweight despite being successful in his UFC heavyweight debut.Rakic got back into the win column for the first time since March 2021 when he defeated veteran gatekeeper Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision in his UFC heavyweight debut at UFC Belgrade in his […] The post Dana White Not Sold on Aleksandar Rakic at Heavyweight appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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