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UFC 308: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic Prediction, Odds, and Picks (October 26)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic odds hint at an easy win for the Dagestani fighter.
- Ankalaev vs. Rakic is a fight between two possible future challengers for the 205lb title.
- It’s all or nothing for Rakic after two straight losses and a horrible injury.
Our Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic prediction is that a surprise will happen in the only Light Heavyweight fight on the main card of UFC 308. In fact, Rakic is our favorite underdog bet of the entire October 26 event.
To see why we think “Rocket” will win in the United Arab Emirates, just keep on reading this Ankalaev vs. Rakic betting preview.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Magomed Ankalaev | -410 |
| Aleksandar Rakic | +298 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: PPV
Fight Preview
Aleksandar Rakic (14-4) was once thought of as a future champ, but then he suffered a bad shoulder injury in 2022 that forced him to stay out of the Octagon for almost two years. He returned last April only to lose to Jiri Prochazka by TKO. As a result, he’s 0-2 in his last two fights, with his last win happening back in early 2021.
According to SportsBible, he earned $74,000 for his last fight, meaning that this guy hasn’t been living high from his UFC salary. Given that it was his only fight in the last 24 months, that accounts for $3,083 per month, which is only about $300 more than the average salary in his hometown of Vienna, Austria (according to Numbeo).
But if he beats Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-2), he will ensure a lucrative future for himself. If he loses, on the other hand, he’d be probably better off leaving the UFC for the PFL, ONE FC, or even Europe’s finest MMA promotion, the KSW.
On top of everything, his UFC contract runs out in 2026, so this could be one of his final fights – if he loses, of course.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic Prediction
Both fighters are incredible strikers, with pretty good wrestling skills that they mostly use for defense. Ankalaev’s strongest weapon is his striking accuracy, the result of which is that even though he lands just 3.64 significant strikes per minute (in comparison, Rakic lands 4.26), he’s got 10 wins by KO/TKO in his portfolio (out of 18 wins).
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Rakic has an even better knockout-to-win ratio (9 in 14 fights) and it’s mostly thanks to his incredible power. The best thing is that ahead of the Ankalaev vs. Rakic UFC 308 fight, he looks incredibly ripped. In fact, he might be in the best shape of his life.
Free Pick:
- Aleksandar Rakic
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