The UFC has announced an 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 the card will likely feature Aleksandar Rakic's debut at heavyweight and Uros Medic facing a top-15 opponent. The post asks fans to predict opponents for each Serbian fighter and who should headline the event. A poll asks whether Medic or Rakic should be the main event, with options favoring Medic for his momentum or Rakic for his name recognition.
The UFC has officially announced an event set for August 1 in Serbia, giving the promotion's three Serbian-born or Serbian-heritage fighters a natural home card to rally around. No bouts have been formally booked yet, but the announcement has immediately sparked discussion about who headlines and who they face.
Aleksandar Rakic, nicknamed "Rocket," enters the conversation as the most recognizable name on the potential card. The 34-year-old Austrian fighter currently sits sixth in the light heavyweight rankings with an overall record of 14-6-0 and a 6-5 mark inside the UFC. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Rakic is an imposing presence who lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. Speculation surrounds a possible move up to heavyweight for this event, which would mark a significant career shift.
Uros Medic, known as "The Doctor," carries strong recent momentum into any booking conversation. The 33-year-old southpaw, who fights out of Kings MMA and represents the United States, owns a 13-3-0 record overall and went 7-3 inside the octagon. At six-foot-one with a 71-inch reach, Medic is a high-output striker who lands 5.59 significant strikes per minute at a sharp 60 percent accuracy, making him one of the more precise finishers in his division.
Dusko Todorovic, nicknamed "Thunder," is the only fighter of the three who actually holds Serbian citizenship and fights out of Serbia. The 32-year-old stands six-foot-one with a 74-inch reach and carries a 13-6-0 record, going 4-6 in the UFC. He offers a more well-rounded skill set, averaging 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a solid 4.73 significant strikes per minute at 57 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Rakic's potential heavyweight debut would be a genuine divisional story worth building a card around
- Medic's striking output and accuracy make him a compelling main event candidate against a ranked opponent
- Todorovic fights on home soil and brings crowd engagement regardless of placement on the card
- The UFC has yet to confirm any matchups, leaving the full shape of the event open
