Currently ranked no.7 in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, Aleksandar Rakic has made a name for himself with his explosive striking. ‘Rocket’ has compiled 14 professional wins and fought some of the best, including Magomed Ankalaev, Anthony Smith, and Jan Blachowicz.

Yet, beyond the cage, fans often ask a simple question: Is Aleksandar Rakić Austrian or Serbian? Now, as he prepares for his return at UFC 321 against Azamat Murzakanov, his identity remains a point of fascination. So where do his roots really lie? Let’s take a closer look at the man behind the fighter.

Aleksandar Rakić’s Austrian Nationality and Early Life

Aleksandar Rakić was born on February 6, 1992, in Vienna, Austria, but he is of Serbian descent. In the UFC, however, he represents Austria. This makes sense consi

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