UFC Fight Night Review – Belgrade (August 1, 2026)

The UFC’s first-ever event in Serbia delivered an action-packed night with an incredible number of finishes

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August 1, 2026
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The UFC’s first-ever event in Serbia delivered an action-packed night with an incredible number of finishes and breakout performances. Nine fights ended in the opening round, making it one of the most explosive Fight Night cards of the year. 

Main Event

Uroš Medić def. Daniel Rodriguez

Hometown favorite Uroš Medić thrilled the Belgrade crowd, defeating veteran Daniel Rodriguez in the welterweight main event. Medić’s speed and power proved too much as he secured the biggest win of his UFC career, putting himself firmly into the welterweight rankings conversation. 

Co-Main Event

Navajo Stirling def. Jan Błachowicz via first-round TKO

The biggest statement of the night belonged to Navajo Stirling, who demolished former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz in the opening round. The undefeated prospect extended his record to 11-0 and immediately emerged as a legitimate title contender. 

Other Main Card Results

Aleksandar Rakić def. Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision.

Robert Valentin submitted Duško Todorović with a first-round guillotine choke.

Gilbert Urbina earned a first-round TKO victory.

Noah Gugnon won by first-round rear-naked choke submission.

Standout Preliminary Performances

Tofiq Musayev scored a devastating second-round TKO over Ludovit Klein in one of the night’s best performances. 

Nina Milošević made history as the first Serbian woman to win a UFC fight in Serbia, stopping Hailey Cowan with vicious body shots in the opening round. 

Biggest Takeaways

Uroš Medić delivered the signature victory of his career in front of a home crowd.

Navajo Stirling announced himself as one of the UFC’s brightest young stars with a dominant finish of a former champion.

Serbia’s UFC debut exceeded expectations, producing highlight-reel knockouts, submissions, and an electric atmosphere from start to finish. 

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