Aleksandar Rakic Promises Breakthrough Performance at UFC 321 After Team Change
Aleksandar Rakic is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his career at UFC 321. The event is set to take place on Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Rakic, holding a professional record of 14 wins and 5 losses, aims to end a three-fight losing streak.
UFC 321: Matchup Details
Rakic’s opponent is the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov. Murzakanov enters the bout with a flawless record of 15-0. This fight marks Murzakanov’s first appearance in the UFC’s top 10.
Rakic’s Impressive Striking Background
- Aleksandar Rakic: 14 wins, 5 losses (6-4 in UFC)
- Azamat Murzakanov: 15 wins, 0 losses (5-0 in UFC)
Rakic praised Murzakanov’s striking skills, noting his aggressive style and effective boxing. However, Rakic is confident in his own striking background, promising a thrilling matchup.
Recent Performance and New Beginnings
This fight follows Rakic’s challenging return from a two-year injury hiatus. He faced tough competition, including former champion Jiri Prochazka and Magomed Ankalaev, which has affected his recent performance.
Despite the setbacks, Rakic believes his newly formed team will lead him to success. After losing to Ankalaev, he made significant changes to his training regimen. Rakic has a new head coach and committed to full-time training in Serbia. He spent a year adapting to these changes and believes he will showcase his true potential at UFC 321.
As he prepares for this critical fight, Rakic emphasizes his readiness to reclaim his spot among the elite. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how this new team dynamic translates into performance in the octagon.
