MMA
Pros react after Uros Medic destroys Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade
Today's UFC Belgrade event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Uros Medic taking on Daniel Rodriguez.
Medic (14-3 MMA) had entered today's main event on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring first-round finishes over Gilbert Urbina, Muslim Salikhov and Geoff Neal in his most recent efforts. The surging Serbian had gone 4-1 over his past five Octagon appearances prior to today's affair.
Meanwhile, Daniel Rodriguez (20-6 MMA) had also enter today's headliner on a 3-fight winning streak. ‘D-Rod' had most previously competed inside of the cage last July at UFC 318, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland. That triumph was preceded by a TKO win over Santiago Ponzinibbio in May of 2025.
This afternoon's UFC Belgrade headliner proved to be a short-lived affair. Uros Medic was able to rock Daniel Rodriguez in the early seconds with a 3-punch combination and then sent him crashing to the canvas with a body kick. From there, ‘The Doctor' proceeded to land another kick to the body of ‘D-Rod', this before ultimately finishing the contest with ground and pound. The fight itself lasted just 30-seconds, and marked Uros' fourth straight first-round stoppage victory.
Official UFC Belgrade Results: Uros Medic def. Daniel Rodriguez via TKO (soccer kick to the body and punches) at 0:30 of Round 1
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Medic vs. Rodriguez below:
I’m cool with Uros Medic headlining any card, but this has to be nerve-wracking for the hometown crowd. Dude embodies kill or be killed.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) August 1, 2026
Medic dispatches Rodriguez in just 30 seconds as he receives a king's ovation in his home country
He is dynamite
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 1, 2026
This card was filthy with first round stoppages! #UFC
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 1, 2026
That was quick!! 30 seconds was all it took for Medic 🔥
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 1, 2026
Uros Medic is fucking savage. I love the soccer kick thrown in there.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) August 1, 2026
Wow that was freaky fast
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 1, 2026
He's authentic
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 1, 2026
Medić would be a great champion. Passionate about the sport, thoughtful in his approach and an absolute killer inside the octagon. #UFC
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 1, 2026
Who would you like to see Uros Medic fight next following his 30-second TKO victory over Daniel Rodriguez this afternoon in Serbia? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
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Zuffa LLCFormer UFC champion TJ Dillashaw has given his thoughts on the trilogy fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333.
On Saturday night, Petr Yan will put his UFC bantamweight championship on the line when he goes up against Merab Dvalishvili, the same man he beat for the belt last year, in the third and potentially final fight in their series.
RELATED: Sean O'Malley sends Petr Yan a cold message ahead of UFC 333 trilogy fight
Dvalishvili won the first bout before Petr Yan came back and improved dramatically to win the rematch. At this point, it's hard to say which way it's going to swing given how talented both fighters are.
In a recent interview, however, TJ Dillashaw had some interesting views on Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3.
TJ Dillashaw on Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3
“I just think that Yan really had the answers. Yan looked fantastic. Takedown defense was amazing and a guy that fights like Merab, looking for those takedowns, that's his path to victory just relentlessly grinding and getting those takedowns. If he can't get you down and it's failed shot after failed shot, then his gas tank is never going to be as good as the guy defending shots, even if you are the more in-shape fighter. We'll see if four fights in one year had a factor, but I think Yan just has the game plan and looked really good.â€
“I am leaning towards Yan. Tough fight. It really is. I think he had all the answers, and that confidence builds. He's had some losses, but those losses were (weird). His losses are minuscule losses, and then that last fight, I think just builds so much confidence that he has what it takes. The answer for Merab, the cardio for Merab. I'm leaning towards Yan, but I think it's going to be a banger of a fight again. Merab is never going to stop and you have to beat the bricks off him to win.â€
Quotes via MMA Junkie
Who are you backing to leave UFC 333 with the title? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!
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