Uroš Medić scores 30‑second knockout as UFC makes historic debut in Belgrade

Uroš Medić UFC Belgrade debut 30‑second knockout Dana White return event revenue

The Ultimate Fighting Championship held its first event in Serbia on 1 August at Belgrade Arena, drawing a record 18,623 spectators. The main card featured Serbian fighter Uroš Medić, who knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds, earning a $100,000 performance bonus. Medić later challenged former champion Leon Edwards for a future bout. The evening also produced UFC records for first‑round finishes (10) and total finishes (12).

UFC president Dana White praised the atmosphere and announced plans to return to Belgrade. The event generated approximately $2.49 million in revenue, the highest in the arena’s history, and awarded $100,000 bonuses to Nina Milošević, Navajo Stirling and Gilbert Urbina as well. Influencer Meri Banovac posted photos from the night, highlighting the event’s cultural impact in the region.

Entities

Belgrade Arena · Borislav Nikolić · Dana White · Daniel Rodriguez · Jelena Radanović · Leon Edwards · Marko Vologdin · Navaho Stirling · Nina Milošević · Sloba Radanović · UFC · Uros Medic

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The UFC held its first event in Serbia at Belgrade Arena with 18,623 spectators. vesti-online.com · sportal.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dana White said the UFC will return to Belgrade after the successful event. vesti-online.com
[● 2 SOURCES] UFC awarded $100,000 performance bonuses to Uroš Medić, Nina Milošević, Navajo Stirling and Gilbert Urbina. sportal.blic.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The night set UFC records for most first‑round finishes (10) and total finishes (12) at a single event. sportal.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] Uroš Medić publicly challenged former champion Leon Edwards to a future fight. mma.pl · www.hellomagazin.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The event generated approximately $2.49 million in revenue, the highest in the arena’s history.
[● 5 SOURCES] Uroš Medić knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in the main event. www.hellomagazin.rs · mma.pl · sportal.bg · sportal.blic.rs · vesti-online.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The UFC event attracted a record‑breaking 18,623 attendees to Belgrade Arena. vesti-online.com