Uros Medic faces Daniel Rodriguez in UFC Belgrade main event
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Uros Medic headlines UFC Fight Night 283 against Daniel Rodriguez on July 31, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia. Medic, with a record of 13-3 and on a three-fight knockout streak, looks to impress in front of his hometown fans. Rodriguez, at 20-5, aims to challenge Medic's momentum and play the spoiler in this welterweight clash. Each fighter's unique strengths in striking and grappling are anticipated to produce an engaging contest as they vie for a potential title conversation in the welterweight division.
- •Medic is 13-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC.
- •Rodriguez has a record of 20-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC.
- •Medic is on a three-fight first-round win streak.
- •UFC Belgrade is Medic's first headlining event in Serbia.
- •The main event occurs on July 31, 2026.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Will Uros Medic continue his surgical run in UFC Belgrade headliner?
- 7:30 PMMMA Fighting — UFC Belgrade preview show: Can Uros Medic break through into welterweight title conversation?
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade preview show: Can Uros Medic break through into welterweight title conversation?
"BELGRADE, SERBIA - JULY 31: Uros Medic of Serbia walks on stage during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Belgrade Arena on July 31, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Uros Medic got his wish to headline the first-ever UFC event in his native Serbia and now all the pressure is on him to deliver a highlight-reel performance. No pressure. UFC Belgrade goes down Saturday with Medic facing welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez in the main event. Medic is on a hot streak, having knocked off three straight opponents in the first round, and an impressive showing against Rodriguez could make him a dark horse in the crowded 170-pound title picture. On the flip-side, Rodriguez could play the spoiler and make a late-career title championship run of his own. Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC Belgrade and what’s at stake for both fighters in the main event. Additionally, The Best Friends discuss how the light heavyweight co-main event between former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz and short-notice replacement Navajo Stirling could shape up, highlight a few key matchups, chat about an intriguing PFL New York event going down Friday night, answer viewer questions, and more. Catch the UFC Belgrade preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
"Dan Tom dives deep into the UFC Fight Night 283 welterweight main event in Belgrade, featuring Uros Medic fighting on home soil.
"Is Uros Medic a dark horse in the UFC welterweight division?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:30 PMWill Uros Medic continue his surgical run in UFC Belgrade headliner?
Dan Tom dives deep into the UFC Fight Night 283 welterweight main event in Belgrade, featuring Uros Medic fighting on home soil.
- MMA FightingJul 31, 2026, 7:30 PMUFC Belgrade preview show: Can Uros Medic break through into welterweight title conversation?
BELGRADE, SERBIA - JULY 31: Uros Medic of Serbia walks on stage during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Belgrade Arena on July 31, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Uros Medic got his wish to headline the first-ever UFC event in his native Serbia and now all the pressure is on him to deliver a highlight-reel performance. No pressure. UFC Belgrade goes down Saturday with Medic facing welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez in the main event. Medic is on a hot streak, having knocked off three straight opponents in the first round, and an impressive showing against Rodriguez could make him a dark horse in the crowded 170-pound title picture. On the flip-side, Rodriguez could play the spoiler and make a late-career title championship run of his own. Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC Belgrade and what’s at stake for both fighters in the main event. Additionally, The Best Friends discuss how the light heavyweight co-main event between former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz and short-notice replacement Navajo Stirling could shape up, highlight a few key matchups, chat about an intriguing PFL New York event going down Friday night, answer viewer questions, and more. Catch the UFC Belgrade preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:30 PMUFC Belgrade preview show: Can Uros Medic break through into welterweight title conversation?
Is Uros Medic a dark horse in the UFC welterweight division?
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