According to MMA Fighting, Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez headline a high-stakes card at the Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, featuring a pivotal clash for the No. 15-ranked welterweight contender. Medic enters the matchup carrying momentum from three consecutive first-round knockout victories, while Rodriguez returns to the Octagon after an eight-month stint in a Mexican prison.
Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez: Welterweight Clash Dynamics
Uros Medic looks to solidify his position inside the 170-pound rankings by relying on the explosive finishing power that earned him three straight opening-frame stoppages, per MMA Fighting. According to event reports, the main card airs live on Paramount+ starting at 1 p.m. ET.
Co-Main Event and Heavyweight Showcase
Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz faces Navajo Stirling in the co-main event light heavyweight contest, according to fight schedules released by MMA Fighting. The card also features a heavyweight pairing between Aleksandar Rakic and Marcin Tybura. Additional main card bouts include Dusko Todorovic meeting Robert Valentin, Vlasto Cepo squaring off against Gilbert Urbina, and Milos Janicic battling Noah Gugnon.
Early Prelim Results From Belgrade
Action inside the Belgrade Arena kicked off with quick finishes on the preliminary card, as reported by MMA Fighting. Bogdan Grad defeated Dennis Buzukja via submission using a head-and-arm choke at 4:33 of the second round. Mateusz Rebecki secured a TKO victory over Kyle Prepolec at 4:41 of the first round. In another opening-round finish, Stephanie Luciano forced Marina Spasic to tap out via rear-naked choke at 3:20 of the first frame.
| Winner | Loser | Method | Round / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Grad | Dennis Buzukja | Submission (Head-and-Arm Choke) | R2, 4:33 |
| Mateusz Rebecki | Kyle Prepolec | TKO (Strikes) | R1, 4:41 |
| Stephanie Luciano | Marina Spasic | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | R1, 3:20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UFC Belgrade taking place?
According to MMA Fighting, the event takes place at the Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.
How can I watch the UFC Belgrade main card?
The main card streams live on Paramount+ starting at 1 p.m. ET, per event broadcast details.
Who is fighting in the main event?
No. 15-ranked welterweight Uros Medic faces Daniel Rodriguez in the main event.
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