Uros Medic scores quick KO over Daniel Rodriguez in UFC main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Uros Medic achieved a first-round knockout of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night 282 in Belgrade, Serbia, on August 1, 2026. The stoppage came just 30 seconds into the fight, marking Medic's first main event victory. UFC CEO Dana White praised Medic's performance, highlighting his record for first-round KOs in the welterweight division. Medic, now on a four-fight winning streak, is pursuing high-profile matchups, calling out former champion Leon Edwards and contender Carlos Prates.
- •Medic records a KO just 30 seconds into the first round.
- •He extends his winning streak to four, all by first-round KO.
- •Dana White highlights Medic's record in the welterweight division.
- •Medic seeks fights with Leon Edwards and Carlos Prates.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White: Uros Medic 'definitely headed in the right direction'
"Dana White reacts to Uros Medic's quick KO win over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade.
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