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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter Moves up to Heavyweight

Former UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic has made the move up to heavyweight for his upcoming bout at UFC Belgrade.The UFC officially announced on Monday that Rakic, the No. 12- ranked light heavyweight, will take on Marcin Tybura, the No. 12-ranked heavyweight, in what is his official debut in the UFC’s heaviest weight division.The […] The post Former UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter Moves up to Heavyweight appeared first on HEAVY.

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Uroš Medić Gets Main Event at Home Against Daniel Rodriguez

Uroš Medić gets his wish to fight in his home country, Serbia. The welterweight fighter takes on Daniel Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Belgrade on August 1.The UFC announced the fight through their social media accounts. It is scheduled for five five-minute rounds. For both Medić and Rodriguez, it’s their first main event […] The post Uroš Medić Gets Main Event at Home Against Daniel Rodriguez appeared first on HEAVY.

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Serbian Newcomer Get’s Fight on Hometurf at UFC Belgrade

Vlasto Čepo is the newest addition to the UFC middleweight division. The Serbian fighter debuts for the promotion on August 1st at UFC Belgrade against Gilbert Urbina. The fight takes place in the Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.Multiple sources confirmed the fight to Heavy.com. Čepo comes over from the Czech promotion Oktagon MMA.New Serbian Blood […] The post Serbian Newcomer Get’s Fight on Hometurf at UFC Belgrade appeared first on HEAVY.

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Longtime UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Changes Weight Classes

Longtime UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker is changing weight classes as he will be moving up to the heavyweight division. Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reported that Walker, the No. 13-ranked light heavyweight contender, is moving up in weight to battle No. 10-ranked heavyweight Ante Delija. The fight is scheduled to take place at […] The post Longtime UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Changes Weight Classes appeared first on HEAVY.

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