Aleksandar Rakic squares off against Azamat Murzakanov in a Light Heavyweight bout at the UFC 321 event at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Rakic aims to bounce back from recent losses while Murzakanov seeks to maintain an unblemished record.
Rakic turned pro in 2011 and has secured 14 wins with majority by knockout but recently faced defeat against Magomed Ankalaev. His experience battling strong opponents like Ankalaev might lend him insight when facing Murzakanov. Murzakanov, who began his pro career in 2010, remains undefeated with notable TKOs such as against Brendson Ribeiro.
What time is Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov fight
Live coverage for the Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov main card will start at 10:00 AM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 02:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 | 01:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
The UFC 321 event will take place on October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event starts at 01:00 PM EST.
The main event features Tom Aspinall facing Ciryl Gane. On the undercard, Aleksandar Rakic will fight Azamat Murzakanov in a Light Heavyweight bout scheduled for three rounds.
Keep in mind that the timing of the main card can change depending on how long the undercard fights last. It's important to check local listings for exact start times in your area.
Fighters Details
Aleksandar Rakic
- Nationality: Austria
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 14 / 5 / 0
Azamat Murzakanov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 15 / 0 / 0
Aleksandar Rakic will face Azamat Murzakanov in the Light Heavyweight division at UFC 321.
Aleksandar Rakic turned professional in 2011, accumulating a record of 14 wins and 5 losses. He recently lost to Magomed Ankalaev by unanimous decision. Ankalaev has a strong record with 20 wins and only two losses. This suggests Rakic may struggle against the undefeated Murzakanov because both are powerful fighters.
Azamat Murzakanov is undefeated with a 15-0 record since his debut in 2010. He won his last fight by TKO against Brendson Ribeiro, who has a mixed record. His unbeaten run gives him an advantage over Rakic.
Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov Betting Odds
- Underdog: Aleksandar Rakic : 2.0 (-105)
- Favorite: Azamat Murzakanov : 1.9 (-112)
| Method of victory | Aleksandar Rakic | Azamat Murzakanov |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.3 (+430) | 3.0 (+205) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.4 (+240) | 5.3 (+430) |
How and where to watch the Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov Fight
You can watch Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov Fight Card
- Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane
- Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista
- Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida
- Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Quillan Salkilld
- Ikram Aliskerov vs Jun Yong Park
- Ludovit Klein vs Mateusz Rebecki
- Valter Walker vs Louie Sutherland
- Nathaniel Wood vs Jose Delgado
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Chris Barnett
- Azat Maksum vs Mitch Raposo
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Mizuki Inoue
