Uros Medic explains why he still wants Leon Edwards next, responds to potential superstar status after UFC Belgrade

Uros Medic delivered a spectacular 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade on Saturday, igniting the home crowd and catching the attention of UFC leadership with an electrifying performance that left the Serbian welterweight still processing the magnitude of the moment.

Medic extended his streak to four consecutive first-round finishes, cementing his reputation as one of the division's most explosive finishers. The veteran expressed that competing in front of his home nation was an emotional experience—one he admitted felt surreal in the immediate aftermath. "Definitely a dream come true," Medic said at the post-fight press conference. "I need to rewatch the tape. I need to see what happened. Because in that moment, I was in the zone trying to keep my composure because it's been a long time. I missed home a lot."

Regarding his next opponent, Medic initially considered Carlos Prates but acknowledged the ranking gap makes that matchup premature. Instead, he's set his sights on former welterweight champion Leon Edwards, despite Edwards' current three-fight losing streak. Medic views Edwards' top-10 ranking as the stepping stone he needs to inch closer to a title shot. "Leon Edwards [is who I want] if he makes himself available," Medic said. "He is ranked where I want to be ranked. Because that puts me closer to where I want to be and that is with the belt around my waist."

The reception Medic received in Belgrade—so vociferous that Dana White took notice—suggests the UFC may be willing to accommodate his wishes. Whether his one-night dominance elevates him to genuine superstar status remains to be seen, but Medic emphasized his focus remains on the bigger picture: building a legacy worth remembering rather than chasing celebrity. "The goal is to live life worth remembering," he concluded.