The UFC recently announced an event in Serbia scheduled for August 1st. Currently, there are three Serbian fighters on the UFC roster: Dusko Todorovic (4-6 UFC), Uros Medic (7-3 UFC), and Aleksandar Rakic (6-5 UFC). The post suggests fans will likely see Aleksandar Rakic's heavyweight debut at this event and Uros Medic facing someone from the top 15. The post asks fans to speculate on potential matchups and who should headline the card.
The UFC has officially announced an event in Serbia on August 1st, giving the promotion its first card in the Balkan nation and immediately raising questions about which of the organization's Serbian-connected fighters will feature on the bill.
Aleksandar Rakic, known as "Rocket," is the highest-profile name likely to appear. The 34-year-old Austrian fights out of Gym 23 and is currently ranked sixth in the light heavyweight division with 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. Despite competing his entire UFC career at light heavyweight, speculation has emerged that the Serbia event could serve as the backdrop for a heavyweight debut.
Uros Medic, nicknamed "The Doctor," carries a 13-3-0 record and competes out of Kings MMA. The 33-year-old southpaw from the United States stands six-foot-one with a 71-inch reach and posts a striking accuracy of 60 percent while landing 5.59 significant strikes per minute — one of the sharper output rates in his division. A matchup against a top-15 opponent has been floated as a possibility for the card.
Dusko Todorovic rounds out the trio of Serbian-connected fighters on the roster. The 32-year-old from Serbia, nicknamed "Thunder," holds a 13-6-0 record and trains with Secutor. Standing six-foot-one with a 74-inch reach, Todorovic is a more well-rounded threat on the ground, averaging 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a 57 percent striking accuracy.
Why it matters
- Serbia represents a new market for the UFC, adding European expansion momentum heading into summer 2026
- Rakic at ranked sixth at light heavyweight makes any appearance — especially a potential division change — a significant story for the 205-pound rankings
- All three fighters bring crowd-friendly striking styles, giving the promotion strong local-interest options when finalizing the card
