Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez booked for UFC Belgrade main event

Uros Medic will headline the UFC's inaugural event in Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena, facing American welterweight Daniel Rodriguez in a five-round main event. The pairing marks a homecoming for Medic, who carries a 13–3 record and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak. All three recent victories have ended in the first round, including a 79-second knockout of Geoff Neal in February that earned performance bonus honours.

Rodriguez enters the matchup on a three-fight UFC winning streak of his own, with victories over Alex Morono, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Kevin Holland. However, the 20–5 fighter's recent history has been marked by complications outside the cage: he spent eight months in a Mexican prison after being arrested at the border for marijuana possession while celebrating his win over Holland. Rodriguez's return to competition represents a fresh start following that ordeal. The August 1 card marks a significant milestone for Serbian MMA, offering Medic the opportunity to claim a high-profile victory on home soil.