Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura Pick: Predictions and Odds for UFC Belgrade on 08/01/2026

• Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura
• UFC Belgrade Showdown
• Belgrade Arena, Serbia
• Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Aleksandar Rakic is set to clash with Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade on August 1, 2026. The current odds favor Rakic at -345 while Tybura stands at +278.

Aleksandar “Rocket” Rakic carries a record of 14 wins and 6 losses. At 34 years old, he weighs in at 205 lbs and stands 6’4″ tall, with a reach of 78 inches. Meanwhile, Marcin “Tybur” Tybura, at 40 years old, weighs 249 lbs and is 6’3″ with an identical reach of 78 inches. Tybura’s professional record is 27 wins and 11 losses. In terms of striking, Rakic averages 4.13 significant strikes landed per minute while Tybura averages 3.56. Rakic connects with 50% of his strikes, whereas Tybura has a connection rate of 48%. Defensively, Rakic absorbs 2.86 significant strikes per minute and Tybura takes in 3.26. Rakic defends against 51% of incoming significant strikes, while Tybura successfully blocks 55%.

In grappling, Rakic shows lesser prowess, completing takedowns with a frequency of 0.64 per 15 minutes. He successfully takes his opponents down 21% of the time and defends against 85% of attempted takedowns. In contrast, Tybura completes 33% of his takedown attempts and defends against 70% overall. Regarding submission attempts, Rakic is more active, seeking 0.3 submissions per 3 rounds compared to Tybura’s 0.1.

In his recent bout, Aleksandar Rakic faced Azamat Murzakanov and suffered a loss due to a punch in the first round. Murzakanov landed 4 of 9 total strikes, while Rakic scored 13 out of 18. Significant strikes showed Murzakanov connecting on 3 of 8 (37%) and 1 of 6 directed to the head. Rakic, on the other hand, landed 9 of 14 with a 64% accuracy rate. Notably, 66% of Murzakanov’s strikes and 88% of those from Rakic were at distance.

Marcin Tybura’s last Octagon appearance was against Tyrell Fortune, culminating in a unanimous decision loss in round 3. Fortune efficiently implemented a striking game, landing 60% of his significant strikes while Tybura was at 76%. Tybura hit 47 out of 110 significant strikes overall, with 22 of those directed at the head. Fortune responded with 30 of 59 significant strikes and 24 of 53 to the head. In total, Fortune landed 49 of 81 attempts, with Tybura managing 85 out of 153.

Must-See Fights

Don’t miss the bout where Dusko Todorovic takes on Robert Valentin. Todorovic, with a career record of 13-6-0, stands 6’1″ and weighs 185 lbs, boasting a reach of 74 inches. Valentin, at 6’2″ and also weighing 185 lbs, seeks to improve his record of 12-6-0 (1 NC) with a reach of 77 inches. In grappling, Todorovic secures 1.77 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Valentin manages 0.59. With striking, Todorovic averages 4.73 strikes per minute with a 57% accuracy rate; Valentin hits at a 55% accuracy with 1.30 strikes landed per minute.

If you’re looking for excitement, keep an eye on Tofiq Musayev as he enters the Octagon against Ludovit Klein. Klein arrives with a 24-5-1 record, weighing 155 lbs and standing 5’7″ with a reach of 72 inches. Musayev, at 5’9″ and weighing the same, holds a record of 23-6-0. Klein’s takedown defense is impressive at 76%, successfully finishing 51% of his attempts. Musayev completes 60% of his takedowns and stops 50% of opponents’ attempts. Striking-wise, Klein averages 3.48 strikes absorbed per minute while landing 3.76, whereas Musayev absorbs 1.74 with a landing rate of 1.84.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC battle?

Prediction: Bet on Aleksandar Rakic (-345)