Uros Medic is slated to make his highly anticipated debut on Serbian soil. The UFC has confirmed its first-ever event in the country, titled UFC Belgrade, will take place on August 1st at the Belgrade Arena. This announcement raised expectations that local stars like Medic would feature prominently, especially after he publicly expressed his desire for the UFC to host an event in Serbia.
Medic, known as “The Doctor,” is now set to fulfill that vision by headlining this historic night for the promotion with a homecoming fight.
Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez Set for UFC Belgrade Main Event
The MMA organization officially announced that Uros Medic will headline UFC Belgrade in a welterweight matchup against fellow Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus Daniel Rodriguez. The bout was initially reported by MMA journalist Marcel Dorff.
Medic is coming off a spectacular knockout victory over veteran Geoff Neal at UFC Houston in February, extending his winning streak to three fights. His last defeat was in January 2025, when he was knocked out in the first round by Punahele Soriano at UFC Vegas 101. “The Doctor” holds a 7-3 record in the UFC, with notable knockout wins against Muslim Salikhov, Gilbert Urbina, and Tim Means. His professional record stands at 13-3, with all of his victories coming by way of finish.
Meanwhile, Daniel Rodriguez last competed at UFC 318 in July 2025, where he secured a unanimous decision win against Kevin Holland. Following that victory, the 39-year-old Californian revealed he had faced legal issues in Mexico. Rodriguez is also on a three-fight winning streak and has a 10-4 record in the UFC. His overall professional record is 20-5, with significant wins over Santiago Ponzinibbio, Li Jingliang, and Kevin Lee.