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Uros Medic Knocks Out Geoff Neal in 79 Seconds

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Uros Medic, a welterweight from Serbia, defeated Geoff Neal by knockout in the UFC Houston co-main event on February 21, 2026, finishing in 79 seconds with a left hook.
The knockout marked Medic's third consecutive knockout win.
Medic called out former welterweight champion Leon Edwards after the fight, saying "Houston, we have a problem, and it’s me."
Medic's 13-3 record underscores his rise as a contender in the welterweight division.

History

Historical Context

The historic UFC 157 event on February 23, 2013, marked the first women's fight in UFC history, featuring Ronda Rousey defending her Bantamweight Championship against Liz Carmouche. Rousey, the inaugural champion, showcased her dominance by winning via armbar in the first round. This milestone event not only highlighted women's MMA but also set the stage for Rousey's later success, including over 450,000 pay-per-view buys.

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Story summary

Uros Medic, a welterweight from Serbia, defeated Geoff Neal by knockout in the UFC Houston co-main event on February 21, 2026, finishing in 79 seconds with a left hook.
The knockout marked Medic's third consecutive knockout win.
Medic called out former welterweight champion Leon Edwards after the fight, saying "Houston, we have a problem, and it’s me."
Medic's 13-3 record underscores his rise as a contender in the welterweight division.

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