Stephanie Luciano submits Marina Spasic in UFC Belgrade debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
At UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade, Stephanie Luciano defeated local fighter Marina Spasic by submission in the first round. After absorbing some early strikes, Luciano took control of the fight, securing the rear-naked choke at 3:30 in Round 1. This victory marks Luciano's second consecutive submission win, enhancing her prospects in the strawweight division. Following the fight, she expressed her excitement about performing in Serbia, emphasizing her training dedication and aspirations for the future.
- •Luciano improves her record to 8-2-1, 3-1 in UFC.
- •Spasic, making her UFC debut, is now 7-2 overall.
- •The fight took place at Belgrade Arena.
- •Luciano performed a rear-naked choke submission.
- •The bout ended at 3:30 of Round 1.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade video: Stephanie Luciano spoils Serbian debut with choke
"It was a noisy crowd from the first fight at UFC Belgrade. Stephanie Luciano shut them up by choking out a local newcomer.
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