Marcin Tybura vs. Aleksandar Rakic takes place this weekend on Saturday's UFC Fight Night card at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Rakic moves up from light heavyweight, looking to end his four-fight skid, while Tybura hopes his size and veteran experience can spoil the divisional debut.
Check out the latest UFC odds, Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura predictions, and our free betting picks for this heavyweight showdown on Saturday, August 1.
Who will win Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura: Rakic moneyline (-360)
Aleksandar Rakic is a talented but chinny light heavyweight, making his heavyweight debut against a declining Marcin Tybura. While Tybura has been a reliable gatekeeper and the bigger man, his lack of striking power essentially closes the door on his chances of a victory.
Rakic is the better-skilled fighter and too mobile for Tybura to pin down, and he should snap his four-fight losing streak with a win in Serbia.
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Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura best bet: Rakic by decision (+145)
Rakic by decision is my best bet.
Tybura is accustomed to the big-hitting heavyweights, and while he’ll be technically outmatched, it's Rakic's speed and technical advantages that will tell the tale of the fight.
Rakic won’t take any chances with his bad chin, either, so he’ll play it safe and win a comfortable decision.
COVERS INTEL: Three of Rakic’s four losses came against former light heavyweight champions, and Tybura has won six of his last eight fights by decision.Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura odds
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| Method of Victory | Aleksandar Rakic | Marcin Tybura |
| To win outright | -360 | +260 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +130 | +1000 |
| To win by decision | +145 | +575 |
| To win by submission | +1900 | +1300 |
| Total rounds | Over 1.5 -225 |
Under 1.5 +170 |
Odds as of 7-31.
Rakic is a significant favorite despite his recent vulnerability to stoppages. With the fight also favored to go Over 1.5 rounds, Tybura’s slower pace and limited finishing threat make a decision the most likely outcome.
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Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura tale of the tape
| Aleksandar Rakic | Marcin Tybura | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Age | 40 |
| 6-foot-5 | Height | 6-foot-3 |
| Heavyweight | Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| 78 inches | Reach | 78 inches |
| 14-6 | Record | 27-11 |
| 9 | Wins by KO | 10 |
| 1 | Wins by submission | 7 |
Despite moving up from light heavyweight, Rakic gives up little physically, standing two inches taller while matching Tybura's 78-inch reach. Tybura's experience against natural heavyweights makes him a durable test, but Rakic's superior speed and technical striking should allow him to win rounds without taking unnecessary risks.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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