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Medic KO's Rodriguez in 30 Seconds, Belgrade Sets Record

8/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Uros Medic knocked out Daniel Rodriguez by TKO 30 seconds into the opening round at UFC Belgrade.
The win gave Medic his fourth first-round knockout, raised his record to 14-3, earned a $50,000 bonus and extended his five-fight streak of first-round stoppages.
UFC Belgrade set a UFC record with 12 finishes, including 10 first-round stoppages, and made Serbia the 33rd nation to host a UFC event.

History

Historical Context

Founded in Denver in November 1993, the UFC—co-created by Rorion Gracie and Art Davie—held a single event with three five-minute rounds that introduced mixed-martial-arts to U.S. television. Since then the promotion has staged 783 events in 170 cities across 33 countries (by August 2026), regularly adding international cards such as the 2024 Belgrade show, illustrating its sustained global expansion.

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Story summary

Uros Medic knocked out Daniel Rodriguez by TKO 30 seconds into the opening round at UFC Belgrade.
The win gave Medic his fourth first-round knockout, raised his record to 14-3, earned a $50,000 bonus and extended his five-fight streak of first-round stoppages.
UFC Belgrade set a UFC record with 12 finishes, including 10 first-round stoppages, and made Serbia the 33rd nation to host a UFC event.

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