Rakić won after five years celebrating the decision of the judges at UFC Belgrade

Aleksandar Rakić secured his first UFC victory in five years during a fight night event in Belgrade, defeating Polish fighter Marcin Tybura with a unanimous decision after three rounds. The match took place in front of a local crowd at the UFC Fight Night in Belgrade, marking a significant moment in Rakić's career. This win ended a four-match losing streak and was his first victory since his bout against Thiago Santos more than five years ago. Rakić dominated the fight from the outset, controlling the pace and distance effectively. He combined low kicks with quick combinations of punches, using his left cross as a primary weapon. Despite Tybura’s attempts to take control, Rakić countered effectively, maintaining dominance throughout the match. In the first round, Rakić nearly knocked out Tybura with a high kick, though the Polish fighter managed to survive the intense moments. The second round continued the same narrative, with Rakić moving well and using feints to keep Tybura off balance. The Polish fighter struggled to find a response to Rakić’s speed and technical skill, failing to make a meaningful impact. The only notable moment for Tybura came early in the third round when he landed a clean right straight, but this did not disrupt Rakić’s momentum. Rakić quickly regained control, pressing Tybura against the cage and holding him there until the end of the match. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in favor of Rakić, confirming his superiority. A notable detail from the event was the presence of Croatian heavyweight Ivan Vitasović in Rakić’s corner, providing support and guidance during the fight. In another main event of the evening, Serbian fighter Uroš “Doctor” Medić delivered a spectacular performance, knocking out Brazilian Daniel Rodriguez within half a minute. Medić’s victory was achieved through a combination of a head kick that staggered Rodriguez, followed by a direct strike that sent him to the mat. The referee stopped the fight after several powerful blows from Medić, leading to a celebration among fans and his team. This marked Medić’s fourth consecutive victory, all ending in knockouts, and his eighth overall win in the UFC. Medić, ranked 14th in his weight class, expressed a desire to face Carlos Prates in his next match. Another highlight of the event was the welterweight matchup between Bulgarian Bogdan Grad and American Dennis Buzukja. Although neither fighter was Serbian, the domestic audience showed strong support for Grad, who is of Romanian descent, while showing hostility towards Buzukja, who has Albanian roots. During the fight, the crowd chanted "Kill the Albanian," adding tension to the atmosphere. Buzukja further fueled the crowd by entering the octagon carrying an Albanian flag. Grad started strong with two effective jabs before attempting to take Buzukja down, but failed. Buzukja continued to land solid strikes, defending against Grad’s takedown attempts. Grad attempted a spinning back fist, which did not affect Buzukja. Later, Grad tried a spinning kick, which Buzukja blocked. However, Grad capitalized on a slip by Buzukja, taking him down and attempting a submission move called "Americana," which was unsuccessful. Grad dominated the first round on the ground, but Buzukja endured until the bell rang. The second round saw both fighters exchange strikes in standing position. Grad attempted attractive strikes again but without significant effect. Buzukja maintained his defense, landing two excellent uppercuts near the end of the round. Both fighters appeared exhausted. In the final minute of the round, Grad successfully took down Buzukja with double-leg takedowns, transitioning into an arm triangle choke, eventually forcing Buzukja to submit.