Aleksandar Rakic’s Nickname ‘Rocket’: Meaning & Story Behind UFC Light Heavyweight’s Moniker

The much-anticipated UFC 300 event is just around the corner, and fans are waiting to witness it. Some of the best fighters in the promotion are waiting to showcase their skills. One such fighter is light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakić. The 32-year-old will take on former champion Jiri Prochazka at the historic event.

Rakic is entering the Octagon after a gap of fourteen months. He last fought Jan Blachowicz in 2022 and lost the fight via knockout in the third round. However, he will look back to winning ways when he takes on the former champion. Along with that, Rakic happens to have one of the unique nicknames in the division.

Meaning behind Aleksandar Rakic’s nickname

Aleksandar Rakic is famously known as ‘Rocket’ in the light heavyweight division. He is one of the most entertaining fighters in the division capable of knocking out people. He stands at 1.93 m in height and weighs around 205 lbs. Despite having such a big frame, his speed across the octagon is devastatingly quick. This is why the 32-year-old is called ‘Rocket’. His performance against Jimmy Manuwa saw the title bestowed upon him by the fans. And who could blame them? Rakic had knocked him out in the first round within forty-seven seconds.

In one of his interviews, he said, “I got the name after the Jimmy Manuwa knockout. They were so explosive and I know that I’m one of the most explosive guys in the division, and the most fastest guy. With the kicks I throw. Rocket and Rakic it’s kind of like similar that’s the reason they call me Rocket. I kind of like it,”. His explosiveness and power allow him to dominate his opponents and he has even managed to knockout a few opponents in his career. Let us find out who the 32-year-old has knocked out to date.

Other KOs from Aleksandar Rakic

Rakic currently holds a record of 14-3-0 in his fighting career. However, he made his debut in UFC in the year 2017 and holds a record of 6-2-0 in his short career here. While the 32-year-old has faced two defeats in his career, he has managed to win a few via knockout. Along with his knockout win against Manuwa, he also defeated Devin Clark via knockout in the first round. However, this was before he faced a loss via knockout himself.

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That said, Rakic has put beside his last loss and is confident of beating Jiri Prochazka. The former champion is one of the lethal strikers in the division and his power is second to none. However, he will have his work cut out against the very dynamic and explosive athlete Aleksandar Rakic. Who do you think will win the battle between the two? Let us know in the comments below.

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