Daniel Rodriguez to face Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade on August 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Daniel Rodriguez, currently on a three-fight winning streak, will take on Uros Medic in a welterweight bout at UFC Belgrade on August 1. Rodriguez initially sought a matchup against Leon Edwards for UFC 329 during International Fight Week, but reported that Edwards' team opted for a different direction. Following his release from jail in April, Rodriguez aims to call out Edwards again if he secures a victory against Medic. Edwards, meanwhile, is on a three-fight slump after suffering a title loss in 2024 and a recent defeat to Carlos Prates in November 2025.
- •Rodriguez fights Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade on August 1.
- •He initially wanted to face Leon Edwards but got booked for Medic.
- •Rodriguez has not fought since July 2025 due to legal issues.
- •Edwards is on a three-fight skid, with losses affecting his standing.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Rodriguez originally hoped to face Leon Edwards in UFC return
"Daniel Rodriguez was calling for a matchup against Leon Edwards before he got booked for UFC Belgrade.
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