Daniel Rodriguez loses to Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Daniel Rodriguez faced Uros Medic in the main event at UFC Belgrade in Serbia on August 1, 2026. Rodriguez, fighting for the first time in over a year, was knocked out in just 30 seconds. His long layoff and recent legal troubles were evident in the fight. Following the loss, he expressed regret but remains determined to improve for future bouts. Speculation surrounds his next fight, possibly against Joel Alvarez, who is also looking to rebound after a recent defeat.
- •UFC Belgrade hosted 14 fights, 12 ended in stoppages.
- •Rodriguez was headlining after an extended absence due to legal issues.
- •Medic's victory marks his fourth consecutive knockout.
- •Rodriguez expressed disappointment but remains focused on training.
- •A possible next fight for Rodriguez could be against Joel Alvarez.
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"Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) touched down in Belgrade, Serbia yesterday (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) for the first time ever to stage UFC Belgrade on Paramount +. Several fighters were left feeling the post-fight blues once the dust settled since 12 of the 14 fights ended with some sort of stoppage. Among them was Vlasto Cepo, […]
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