Aleksandar Rakic | Refueled ‘Rocket’ Ready To Take Off

Aleksandar Rakic, a veteran UFC light heavyweight contender nicknamed 'Rocket,' is moving up to the heavyweight division after 20 years of cutting weight. He will face Marcin Tybura on the main card of UFC Fight Night at Belgrade Arena on July 29, 2026, marking his first time competing in Serbia. Rakic, who began his combat sports career in kickboxing at age 14, says the decision to stop cutting weight and fight at a more natural size motivated the division change.