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Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMMMA Fighting — Daniel Rodriguez releases statement following disappointing UFC Belgrade knockout loss - MMA Fighting
  • 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Rodriguez Reacts to 30-Second Knockout Loss to Uros Medic
  • 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Uroš Medić Obliterates Daniel Rodriguez in Belgrade
  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Uros Medic annihilates Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade
  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade post show: Reaction to Uros Medic’s star-making knockout over Daniel Rodriguez
  • 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
What they're saying
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UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez reacted after suffering a 30-second knockout loss to Uros Medic in the main event of UFC Belgrade. Fighting in enemy territory, Rodriguez couldn’t even make it past the first minute of the fight as Medic blitzed him and finished him extremely quickly for his fourth straight knockout win and his eighth […] The post Daniel Rodriguez Reacts to 30-Second Knockout Loss to Uros Medic appeared first on HEAVY.

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Uroš Medić made a massive statement in front of his home crowd in Belgrade. The Serbian fighter finished his opponent, Daniel Rodriguez, within 30 seconds of the first round. A very quick finish in the main event of UFC Belgrade.It was the inaugural event for the UFC in Serbia. Medić won his fourth fight in […] The post Uroš Medić Obliterates Daniel Rodriguez in Belgrade appeared first on HEAVY.

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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.

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