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

Uros Medic will headline the UFC's inaugural card in his native Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena, taking on Daniel Rodriguez in a five-round welterweight main event. Medic (13–3) enters riding a three-fight winning streak, all finished in the first round—most recently a 79-second knockout victory over Geoff Neal in February that earned him a performance bonus. Rodriguez (20–5) has also won his past three UFC bouts, defeating Alex Morono, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Kevin Holland. The welterweight had stepped away from competition for eight months following an arrest at the Mexican border on marijuana possession charges while celebrating his win over Holland. The matchup represents a significant opportunity for both fighters: Medic looks to extend his momentum at home in front of his home crowd, while Rodriguez seeks to re-establish himself as a top contender after his extended absence.