Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Uros Medic delivered a remarkable performance at UFC Belgrade on August 1, winning by TKO against Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. The knockout came in front of a jubilant hometown crowd at the Belgrade Arena, marking Medic's fourth consecutive victory. He caught Rodriguez with a left hand early in the fight and followed up with a series of strikes, leading to a swift conclusion. This event set new UFC records for total finishes and first-round finishes, capping a historic night for the promotion.
- •Uros Medic secured a TKO victory over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade.
- •Medic's win advances his streak to four consecutive fights with first-round stoppages.
- •The event achieved a record 12 finishes, including nine in the first round.
- •Medic expressed a desire to fight top-ranked welterweights after his win.
- •Daniel Rodriguez's loss halts his three-fight win streak.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Medic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
- 8:41 PMBBC Sport — Medic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade results: Uros Medic sets off a party in Serbia, smashes Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Uros Medic tears through Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in UFC Belgrade main event
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Fighters react to Uros Medic's 30-second TKO of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade
"On an evening where the UFC established new records for the most total finishes and first-round finishes on a single event, Serbia’s Medic ended the festivities with the finest performance of his career.
"Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.
"Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:41 PMMedic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 8:41 PMMedic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:57 PMUFC Belgrade results: Uros Medic sets off a party in Serbia, smashes Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds
On an evening where the UFC established new records for the most total finishes and first-round finishes on a single event, Serbia’s Medic ended the festivities with the finest performance of his career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:42 PMUros Medic tears through Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in UFC Belgrade main event
Uros Medic hadn't been home to Serbia in nine years. When he finally got to show off in front of his home fans, he wasted zero time.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:36 PMFighters react to Uros Medic's 30-second TKO of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade
The MMA community reacted to Uros Medic's 30-second finish of Daniel Rodriguez to close a historic card at UFC Belgrade.
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