UFC Makes Historic Debut in Serbia with Medić vs Rodriguez

UFC held its first event in Serbia on August 1, featuring Uroš Medić against Daniel Rodriguez in the main event, alongside several other exciting matchups.

<p>The UFC made its inaugural appearance in Serbia on August 1, headlined by Uroš Medić facing Daniel Rodriguez in a welterweight bout. The event took place at the Belgrade Arena, with prelims starting at 10am ET and the main card at 1pm ET.</p><p>Medić, ranked No. 13, aimed for his fourth consecutive knockout against the No. 15 ranked Rodriguez. The co-main event featured former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz, ranked No. 4, competing against undefeated fighter Navajo Stirling.</p><p>Other notable matchups included Alexsandar Rakić moving up to heavyweight to challenge Marcin Tybura, and Serbian fighter Duško Todorović taking on Robert Valentin. The event also marked the debut of middleweight Vlasto Čepo, who sought a first-round finish against Gilbert Urbina, and a lightweight clash between debutants Miloš Janičić and Noah Gugnon.</p>