A Historic Night in Belgrade Delivers on Every Level
UFC’s first-ever event in Serbia is officially in the books, and it delivered a night to remember. UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez took place on August 1, 2026, at Belgrade Arena, with Meridianbet serving as the event’s official sportsbook partner.
For Kenyan fans following the action and odds through Meridianbet, the Belgrade card produced one of the most memorable nights in recent UFC history.
Main Event: Medić Ends It in 30 Seconds
Home favourite Uroš Medić gave the Belgrade crowd exactly what they came for. After taking an early low kick from Daniel Rodriguez, Medić recovered quickly, opened up with his hands and dropped Rodriguez with a left before finishing the fight on the ground.
The stoppage came just 30 seconds into the opening round, marking Medić’s fourth consecutive first-round finish and extending his impressive stoppage-only run in the UFC.
Full Card Results
- Uroš Medić def. Daniel Rodriguez — TKO (punches), 0:30, Round 1
- Navajo Stirling def. Jan Błachowicz — TKO (punches and elbows), 2:56, Round 1
- Aleksandar Rakić def. Marcin Tybura — Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Robert Valentin def. Duško Todorović — Submission (guillotine choke), 4:14, Round 1
The action continued throughout the undercard and prelims, with finish after finish helping turn UFC’s Serbian debut into an exceptionally entertaining event.
A Record-Breaking Card, Officially
The numbers made the night even more significant. UFC Belgrade recorded 12 total finishes, including 10 first-round finishes, setting new UFC single-card records in both categories.
For the promotion’s first event in Serbia, it was an emphatic debut and one of the most finish-heavy cards in UFC history.
Meridianbet’s Front-Row Seat to History
As UFC’s exclusive sportsbook partner for the event, Meridianbet was prominently represented throughout the night, with branding featured inside the Octagon, on arena screens and across pre- and post-fight coverage.
The event also represented a significant moment for Meridianbet, whose roots in Serbia stretch back 25 years. Its involvement in the country’s first UFC event brought the brand into the spotlight before a global fight audience, including fans and bettors following the action from Kenya.
Fans watching the event on meridianbet.ke would also have noticed Aviator branding alongside Meridianbet. Spribe’s crash game has been an official UFC global partner since 2023 and shared the spotlight during fight night. Aviator is also available on Meridianbet’s Kenyan platform.
What This Means for Kenyan UFC Bettors Going Forward
For Kenyan UFC bettors, the successful Serbia debut could be a sign of more international UFC coverage to come. Future events are expected to bring more fight odds and markets to meridianbet.ke, alongside live and pre-fight betting options for international MMA events.
For fans in Kenya, this means:
- More UFC fight odds and markets available on meridianbet.ke ahead of future cards
- Continued access to live and pre-fight betting on international MMA events
- Aviator and other Meridianbet casino games available between fight nights
If you missed the action in Belgrade, another UFC card is never too far away. Sign up on Meridianbet to follow the odds and markets for the next UFC event.
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