The UFC announced a new event scheduled for August 1 in Serbia. Currently, three Serbian fighters are on the UFC roster: Dusko Todorovic (4-6 UFC), Uros Medic (7-3 UFC), and Aleksandar Rakic (6-5 UFC). The post speculates that Aleksandar Rakic will make his heavyweight debut at this event, while Uros Medic is expected to face someone from the top 15 rankings. The announcement has generated discussion among fans about potential matchups for each Serbian fighter and who should headline the card. The event provides an opportunity for Serbian fighters to compete in their home country.
The UFC has officially announced an event in Serbia on August 1, 2026, with three fighters of Serbian heritage currently on the roster set to draw significant local interest in the card.
Aleksandar Rakic, known as "Rocket," is the highest-profile name among the trio. The 34-year-old Austrian fights out of Gym 23 and currently holds the number six ranking in the light heavyweight division, carrying a professional record of 14-6-0. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Rakic lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. Discussion around the event has centered on the possibility of Rakic making a debut at heavyweight, though nothing has been confirmed officially.
Uros Medic, nicknamed "The Doctor," brings a 13-3-0 record into the event picture. The 33-year-old southpaw represents the United States and trains at Kings MMA. At six-foot-one with a 71-inch reach, Medic is one of the more active strikers on the roster, landing 5.59 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 60 percent accuracy. Speculation has him potentially facing a top-15 ranked opponent, though no matchup has been announced.
Rounding out the Serbian contingent is Dusko Todorovic, nicknamed "Thunder," a 32-year-old who fights out of Serbia itself and trains with Secutor. He holds a 13-6-0 record and brings a well-rounded game, averaging 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.73 significant strikes landed per minute at 57 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Rakic is a ranked light heavyweight contender, so any divisional or weight-class move carries meaningful rankings implications
- Medic's potential top-15 matchup could reshape the welterweight or lightweight landscape depending on division
- Todorovic fighting on home soil gives the card a natural local headliner candidate
- All three fighters competing in Serbia at once is a rare concentration of national talent for a UFC event
