MMA · August 1, 2026 · 2:45 PM ET
MARCIN TYBURA vs ALEKSANDAR RAKIC
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Matchup Analysis
Rakic’s heavyweight homecoming in Belgrade
Rakic makes his heavyweight debut against Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez in Belgrade, giving him the advantage of a home crowd in Serbia. The bout is scheduled for August 1, 2026 at Belgrade Arena as part of the main card.
SourceTybura’s veteran resume and championship pedigree
Tybura enters as the more seasoned veteran, with a 27-11 professional record and a long UFC run that includes extensive experience against top-level opposition. His background as a former M-1 Global heavyweight champion underlines the level of competition he has already faced in his career.
SourceClassic grappler vs striker stylistic clash
Stylistically this shapes up as a classic grappler vs striker matchup, with Tybura a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who favors rear-naked chokes and other submission attacks. Rakic, by contrast, has built his career largely around powerful kickboxing and boxing combinations, making range management and takedown defense key themes in this clash.
SourceBoth fighters enter on concerning recent form
Rakic comes in on the roughest stretch of his career, having lost four straight since his last win over Thiago Santos by unanimous decision at UFC 259 in March 2021. Tybura is also in a slump at 2-3 over his last five outings and riding a two-fight losing streak capped by a recent unanimous-decision defeat to Tyrell Fortune.
SourceTybura’s output and defensive numbers in three-round fights
On the numbers, Tybura's steady output of 3.56 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy, plus 1.30 takedowns per 15 minutes, suggest he can mix striking and wrestling effectively over three rounds. His 70% takedown defense also indicates he is difficult to control on the mat, which could force Rakic to win extended stand-up exchanges rather than dominating with clinch work.
SourcePick Ideas
Rakic by KO/TKO prop value
With 64% of Rakic's wins coming by KO/TKO and Tybura suffering six of his 11 losses via knockout, a Rakic-by-KO/TKO prop looks like an aggressive but analytically supported way to play his power advantage.
Tybura early submission or inside-the-distance long shot
Tybura's 7 submission wins and 11 first-round finishes, compared with Rakic's lone career submission, make long-odds markets on a Tybura early submission or inside-the-distance victory intriguing if he can force grappling exchanges quickly.
Over 2.5 rounds and decision-heavy props
UFC record breakdowns showing roughly 46% of Rakic's wins and 45% of Tybura's wins coming by decision suggest considering over 2.5 rounds or decision-heavy props instead of banking solely on a quick finish.
Leaning to the younger, taller Rakic on moneyline/decision
At age 34 and approximately 194 cm, Rakic carries a youth and size edge over the 40-year-old, 191 cm Tybura, which could translate into late-round cardio and reach advantages that favor Rakic on moneyline or by decision if the fight goes long.
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