Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

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Daniel Rodriguez said he accepts his 30-second first-round knockout loss to Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade on July 25 and outlined plans to rebuild his career, thanking fans and indicating he will consider his next fight after a period of reflection. Medic delivered the knockout, stopping Rodriguez at of the opening round, a result confirmed by multiple outlets. The bout set a record for the event, which featured ten first-round finishes, according to ESPN.

Earlier in the week, Medic had criticized Rodriguez’s recent imprisonment, saying it harmed both fighters’ reputations. Rodriguez’s return to the main event had been announced after his release from a Mexican prison, as reported by MMA Fighting.

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August 02, 2026
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Daniel Rodriguez comments on first-round knockout loss at UFC Belgrade
Daniel Rodriguez comments on first-round knockout loss at UFC Belgrade

MMA Fighting • 02 Aug 14:00

Daniel Rodriguez, returning after a year away, was knocked out in 30 seconds by Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade and issued a statement acknowledging the defeat and his future plans.

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August 01, 2026
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Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade
Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

Sherdog • 01 Aug 21:20

Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by knockout in 30 seconds during the main event of UFC’s inaugural event in Serbia, which featured a record ten first-round finishes.

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Uros Medic scores 30-second TKO as UFC Fight Night sets first-round finish record in Serbia
Uros Medic scores 30-second TKO as UFC Fight Night sets first-round finish record in Serbia

ESPN • 01 Aug 20:22

Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by TKO in 30 seconds at UFC Fight Night in Belgrade, marking the event's record of ten first-round finishes.

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Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade
Uros Medic knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

MMA Fighting • 01 Aug 19:48

Uros Medic secured a 30-second first-round knockout over Daniel Rodriguez in the UFC Belgrade main event and said he hopes to face former champion Leon Edwards next.

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July 30, 2026
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Uros Medic says Daniel Rodriguez's legal troubles tarnish their reputations ahead of UFC Belgrade bout
Uros Medic says Daniel Rodriguez's legal troubles tarnish their reputations ahead of UFC Belgrade bout

MMA Fighting • 30 Jul 15:00

Uros Medic criticized Daniel Rodriguez's recent imprisonment, saying it reflects poorly on both fighters as they prepare for their welterweight clash at UFC Belgrade.

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July 29, 2026
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Daniel Rodriguez to headline UFC Belgrade after release from Mexican prison
Daniel Rodriguez to headline UFC Belgrade after release from Mexican prison

MMA Fighting • 29 Jul 13:00

Former UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez will headline the UFC event in Belgrade, marking his return after an eight-month detention in Mexico.

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