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Uros Medic requires surgery after UFC Belgrade victory over Daniel Rodriguez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:49 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Uros Medic requires surgery after UFC Belgrade victory over Daniel Rodriguez

Summary

Uros Medic, the UFC welterweight contender, announced the need for knee surgery following his victory over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade. Medic secured a rapid win, finishing Rodriguez in just 30 seconds during the main event on August 10, 2026, in his home country of Serbia. Despite experiencing a knee injury before the fight, Medic proceeded to compete, citing fears but determination to fight for his country. He confirmed the injury as a meniscus issue and anticipates needing a month for recovery after an arthroscopic procedure. Medic hopes to return to action before the end of the year.

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•Medic won against Rodriguez in the main event at UFC Belgrade.
•He finished the fight in just 30 seconds with strikes.
•Medic suffered a knee injury prior to the bout.
•He confirmed a meniscus injury requiring surgery.
•Medic aims for a return to the Octagon later this year.

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2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Uros Medic Needs Surgery Following UFC Belgrade Win

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Surging UFC welterweight contender Uros Medic said that he needs surgery following his win over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade.Medic needed just 30 seconds to finish Rodriguez with strikes in the main event of UFC Belgrade, the UFC’s first-ever event in Medic’s home country of Serbia.However, while Medic got his hand raised, he had a […] The post Uros Medic Needs Surgery Following UFC Belgrade Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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