UFC Belgrade highlights potential matchups for top fighters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026

UFC Belgrade featured a 14-fight lineup, with Uros Medic earning a quick knockout victory over Daniel Rodriguez in the main event. Medic's win bolsters his position as a welterweight contender and sets the stage for a potential matchup against Belal Muhammad. Other notable winners include Navajo Stirling, who knocked out Jan Blachowicz, and Aleksandar Rakic, who successfully moved to heavyweight by defeating Marcin Tybura. Stirling may face Khalil Rountree next, while Rakic could meet Valter Walker after impressive performances from both. Gilbert Urbina and Robert Valentin are also set to clash following their respective victories in middleweight bouts.
- •Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds.
- •Navajo Stirling defeats Jan Blachowicz via knockout.
- •Aleksandar Rakic outworks Marcin Tybura in heavyweight debut.
- •Gilbert Urbina and Robert Valentin both secure wins in middleweight.
- •Potential matchups include Medic vs. Muhammad and Stirling vs. Rountree.
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