UFC sensation Uros Medic delighted the crowd at the 'Belgrade Arena' in Serbia, continuing his excellent run of form. In the main event of UFC Belgrade , held this Saturday (1st), the Serbian confirmed his status as favorite and massacred veteran Daniel Rodriguez . A striking specialist, the home athlete needed only 30 seconds to knock out the American.
As expected, Medic couldn't contain his emotion while celebrating the triumph. The athlete is part of the elite welterweight division and is riding a four-fight winning streak, all by knockout in the first round. With his confidence sky-high, the Serbian declared that he will be champion.
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The UFC Belgrade fighters began the fight exchanging powerful low kicks. Known for his speed, precision, and technique, Medic showcased his skill with his hands.
Medic punished Rodriguez with a flurry of punches, a knee strike, and a kick. With Rodriguez on the ground, Medic continued striking until the referee stopped the fight.
Medic celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
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Results from UFC Belgrade
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by knockout (punches) at 0:30 of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Navajo Stirling defeated Jan Blachowicz by technical knockout (punches) at 2:56 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Aleksandar Rakic defeated Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Robert Valentin defeated Dusko Todorovic by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:14 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Gilbert Urbina defeated Vlasto Cepo by technical knockout (punches) at 1 minute and 1 second of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Noah Gugnon defeated Milos Janicic by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:20 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Tofiq Musayev defeated Ludovit Klein by technical knockout (punches) at 4:07 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael PQD Oliveira defeated Oban Elliott by knockout (punches) at 1:49 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Borislav Nikolic defeated Mark Vologdin by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Bogdan Grad defeated Dennis Buzukja by submission (katagatame) at 4:31 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz Rebecki defeated Kyle Prepolec by technical knockout (ground and pound) at 4:40 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Nina Milosevic defeated Hailey Cowan by technical knockout (direct body shot) at 3:41 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Jovan Leka defeated Alexander Poppeck by technical knockout (kick to the waistline) at 2:22 of round 1.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Stephanie Rondinha defeated Marina Spasic by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1.
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