ABU DHABI: Aleksandar Rakic is returning to Abu Dhabi with one goal in mind — redemption. The Austrian-Serbian light heavyweight is set to face the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 321 — Aspinall v Gane on Oct. 25 at Etihad Arena — in a fight that could mark a major turning point in his career.
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Rakic told Arab News: “I’m feeling excited, very, very excited. (I) can’t wait to step into the octagon. I mean, it’s been a while, but yes, ready to go, ready to rock and roll. Preparation is good. I feel good.”
Rakic has been preparing away from home, embracing a focused training routine in Serbia.
He said: “I’ve spent the last six weeks in Serbia training with my head coach there. I live in Vienna, Austria, but for the past six or seven weeks, and the next one will be the seventh, I’ve been in Serbia preparing for the fight. Just a spartan lifestyle: training, sleeping, eating, and that’s it. No distractions, no family, no kids, only focusing on the preparation for the fight.”
