Uros Medic got his wish to headline the first-ever UFC event in his native Serbia and now all the pressure is on him to deliver a highlight-reel performance. No pressure.
UFC Belgrade goes down Saturday with Medic facing welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez in the main event. Medic is on a hot streak, having knocked off three straight opponents in the first round, and an impressive showing against Rodriguez could make him a dark horse in the crowded 170-pound title picture. On the flip-side, Rodriguez could play
the spoiler and make a late-career title championship run of his own.
Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC Belgrade and what’s at stake for both fighters in the main event. Additionally, The Best Friends discuss how the light heavyweight co-main event between former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz and short-notice replacement Navajo Stirling could shape up, highlight a few key matchups, chat about an intriguing PFL New York event going down Friday night, answer viewer questions, and more.
Catch the UFC Belgrade preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
