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See the full story · 3 sourcesHOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Uros Medic of Serbia reacts after a knockout victory against Geoff Neal in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Toyota Center on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed to Belgrade, Serbia, for the first time ever TODAY (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026), staging UFC Belgrade from inside Belgrade Arena, streaming live on Paramount+ . Headlining the event will be a Welterweight fight between Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez . In the Light Heavyweight co-main event, former division champion, Jan Błachowicz , battles rising 205-pound contender, Navajo Stirling ( on super short notice ).
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What UFC event is on tonight? UFC Belgrade: “Medic vs. Rodriguez”
Who is fighting tonight at UFC Belgrade? Uros Medic vs Daniel Rodriguez Welterweight fight is the five-round main event.
What time does UFC Belgrade start? TODAY (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026), beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Paramount+ .
Where will UFC Belgrade take place? Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.
How can I watch UFC Belgrade? Paramount+ “Prelims” undercard matches are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET on Paramount+ , followed by the remaining main card balance on Paramount+ at 1 p.m. ET .
How do I bet on UFC Belgrade? Checkout the latest lines right here and bet at FanDuel Sportsbook .
Where can I get UFC Belgrade updates and results? Get full UFC Belgrade play-by-play updates and live coverage here !
In case you haven’t noticed, Medic has been nothing but pure entertainment since first stepping foot inside the Octagon five years ago. All seven of his wins have come by way of knockou t, five of those in the first round ( like this one ). But, that is nothing new for the Serbian slugger since all of his wins have come by some sort of stoppage. In fact, even in defeat, he has never gone the distance in his entire professional career, which is unheard of. Currently ranked No. 14 , Medic has a chance to catapult himself closer to the Top 10 with another sizzling performance in front of his home crowd. As the wins pile up, the competition will only get tougher for “The Doctor,” which he would likely welcome if he ever wants to get into serious title consideration. But, what helps Medic be a great entertainer is having a willing dance partner ready to lay it all on the line to get the job done. And he has that in Rodriguez.
Indeed, Rodriguez went from riding high with an impressive three-fight win streak from 2024-2025, to then disappearing without a trace. Months later, it was revealed that “D-Rod” was locked up in a Mexican jail for eight months after crossing the border with marijuana. But, that didn’t stop him from putting in work, revealing that he kept busy training inside with the help of some dangerous cartel members ( seriously ). After getting sprung, he was paired up against Leon Edwards , though that fight never came to fruition . Now, he gets the chance to take on a dangerous striker to show off the stuff he’s been working on behind bars (and in the gym, of course). Prior to his consecutive wins over Alex Morono , Santiago Ponzinibbio and Kevin Holland , that streak was preceded by three straight defeats; therefore, it’s a nice turnaround for the man who currently sits in the Top 15 . That said, it’s been more than one year since he last stepped foot inside the Octagon, while Medic has won three fights via knockout during that same span. This fight has all the makings of an all-out war, and the winner will get a nice boost toward cracking UFC’s Top 10 .
Original Card Vs. Actual Card/Injuries :
Bogdan Guskov was set to face Jan Blachowicz at this event before he was yanked to headline UFC Abu Dhabi ( details here ) against Magomed Ankaleav , which he lost via late technical knockout ( watch highlights ). As a result, Stirling agreed to step in to face Blachowicz. In addition, Ante Delija was linked to a fight against Johnny Walker before he was forced out with an undisclosed injury.
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Michael Oliveira has been nothing short of impressive throughout his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, racking up an undefeated record (9-0) with eight knockouts, six straight to begin his career. The 28-year-old Brazilian bomber gets his chance to keep that momentum going on the big stage, taking on Oban Elliott , who is in desperate need of a win after losing his last two fights, a drastic downfall after starting off his UFC career with three straight wins.
Marina Spasic will make her UFC debut after making her professional MMA debut just five short years ago. She has racked up a 7-1 record in that time with six knockouts to boast of. The talented Serbian Strawweight will face off against Stephanie Luciano , who is 2-1 so far under the UFC banner.
Another Serbian newcomer will get his chance to shine on the big stage in his debut as Heavyweight slugger, Jovan Leka , eyes his seventh straight wins when he battles Alexander Poppeck — who will also be making his promotional debut — in a big man showdown. This will likely end in a finish since Leka has seven knockouts to his credit, while heavy-handed Poppeck has finished 13 of his foes via strikes.
Nina Milosevic is riding an eight-fight win streak into her UFC debut and is a great talent who is ready to add some depth to the women’s Bantamweight division. She has secured five stoppages during her run, so she is more than capable of making an impact right away. She will battle Hailey Cowan, who came into her UFC debut back in April 2023 having won seven of her last eight fights, including a win on Contender Series . But, she has failed to do much inside the Octagon, losing all three of her fights. Now, she comes into this fight with immense pressure to secure a win in her fourth try against a newcomer or face getting cut.
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