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Uros Medic knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade, landing a perfectly timed left hand that hurt Rodriguez and allowed follow-up punches before the referee stopped the fight, as Medic celebrated a home-city knockout and extended his streak.
Daniel Rodriguez’s UFC Belgrade appearance ended in a first‑round knockout by Uros Medic just 30 seconds in, marking his return to action after an eight‑month prison stint in Mexico and over a year away from the UFC. The 39‑year‑old fighter said he was out of shape on comeback night but plans to improve his conditioning and come back stronger, as his UFC record moved to 10‑5 with another KO loss.
UFC Belgrade produced two rapid-fire knockouts: Serbia’s Uros Medic blitzed Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds to earn a $100,000 bonus and inch closer to the welterweight Top 10, while Navajo Stirling stepped in on short notice to stop former light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz in the first round, signaling a quick rise for the New Zealand-based contender as Blachowicz drops to 0-3-2 in his last five fights.
Daniel Rodriguez was knocked out in 30 seconds by Uros Medic in the UFC Belgrade main event, snapping his three-fight win streak. He later said on Instagram that he’s proud to have fought back after a year in a Mexican prison and expects to return stronger, with possible next bouts in Los Angeles at UFC 331 or Noche UFC 4 if medically cleared.
Uros Medic finished Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in the opening round at UFC Belgrade, delivering a rapid knockout and marking a notable early-win moment for Medic in the UFC.
Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by TKO in 30 seconds in the UFC Belgrade main event, marking Medic's first UFC main event and extending his five-fight win streak with a rapid finish.
MMA Fighting provides live UFC Belgrade results from Belgrade Arena, led by the Medic vs. Rodriguez main event, with Jan Blachowicz vs. Navajo Stirling in the co-main and a full slate of prelims featuring multiple KO/TKO finishes and notable bouts.
Uros Medic is set for UFC Belgrade’s first main event against Daniel Rodriguez, who is returning after an eight-month Mexican prison term for marijuana possession. Medic says the controversy stains fighters’ names, vows to stay professional, and plans to win in front of a Belgrade crowd.
Daniel Rodriguez returns as UFC Belgrade's main event after an eight‑month stint in a Mexican jail, riding a three‑fight win streak and expressing gratitude as he faces Uros Medic, with plans to share his story Hollywood‑style.
UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez recounted spending eight months in a Mexican jail after being arrested at the border for marijuana possession. He described brutal, crowded cells, limited food, and the mental strain, but said his MMA background and support from fighters, friends, and his legal team helped secure his release. He’s hopeful for a return to competition in 2026, eyeing a possible high-profile matchup (including Leon Edwards) after training and negotiating with teams and the UFC.
Daniel Rodriguez reveals he spent eight months incarcerated in a Tijuana prison, trained behind bars, and is set for a hungry UFC return after a three-fight win streak.
A legendary UFC figure suggests Daniel Rodriguez as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor's 2026 comeback, possibly at a White House event, with Michael Chandler also hopeful to fight McGregor, who is planning a return after recovering from a leg injury.
Former DC Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone reacts to the sentencing of Daniel Rodriguez, who attacked him during the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, with an electroshock weapon in the neck. Rodriguez was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.
Daniel Rodriguez, who repeatedly drove a stun gun into Michael Fanone's neck during the Jan 6th Capitol attack, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. Fanone called for an indictment against Donald Trump, saying he was focused on the leader who convinced Rodriguez and his friends that the 2020 election was stolen and must be taken back by force. Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to injuring an officer with a dangerous weapon and three other felonies, disputed that the device he used was dangerous or a weapon. Fanone suffered a traumatic brain injury and a heart attack, losing consciousness for two minutes.