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Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez Set to Headline UFC Belgrade

This first UFC visit to Serbia pairs rising striker Uros Medic with veteran Daniel Rodriguez returning from months detained in Mexico.

Overview

  • The UFC officially announced on Monday that Uros Medic will face Daniel Rodriguez in the five-round main event at UFC Belgrade on August 1 at Belgrade Arena.
  • Medic is a Serbian welterweight coming off a three-fight run of first-round knockouts, has entered the UFC welterweight rankings, and will headline in his home country for the first time.
  • Rodriguez is a seasoned 170-pound contender on a three-fight UFC win streak who has not fought since July 2025 after spending roughly eight months detained in Mexico and is billed for a comeback in Belgrade.
  • The rest of the fight card remains under construction with multiple high-profile bouts reported but unconfirmed, including rumors of Johnny Walker and Aleksandar Rakić moving up to heavyweight for fights tied to the event.
  • The UFC has opened fan registration and is finalizing ticketing and broadcast details as the promotion expands further into mainland Europe, a move that could boost local interest and grow the company’s regional presence.