Blachowicz and Rakic look to end losing streaks at UFC Fight Night 283
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
UFC Fight Night 283 is set to take place at the Belgrade Arena in Serbia on Saturday. The event features Uros Medic, competing in his first main event on home soil against Daniel Rodriguez. Medic enters the bout with a strong knockout history, while Rodriguez aims to capitalize on his significant striking rate. Jan Blachowicz, who has not won since May 2022, is looking to break a four-fight winless streak against Navajo Stirling. Meanwhile, Aleksandar Rakic, moving up to heavyweight, seeks to end a four-fight losing streak against Marcin Tybura. The event marks the UFC's debut in Serbia.
- •UFC Fight Night 283 takes place on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia.
- •Uros Medic faces Daniel Rodriguez in the main event.
- •Jan Blachowicz seeks to end a four-fight losing streak.
- •Aleksandar Rakic moves to heavyweight after four losses.
- •Navajo Stirling aims to extend his winning streak in the light heavyweight division.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fight Night 283 pre-event facts: Can Blachowicz, Rakic end career-worst slumps?
"Go inside the numbers behind UFC's debut in Serbia, where Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic and more badly need wins.
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