The UFC has announced an event in Serbia scheduled for August 1st, marking the promotion's first show in the country. 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 speculates that the event will likely feature Aleksandar Rakic's debut at heavyweight, as well as a matchup for Uros Medic against a top-15 opponent. Given Medic's current momentum and Rakic's name recognition, fans are debating which fighter should headline the card and what opponents each Serbian fighter might face.
The UFC has officially announced its first-ever event in Serbia, set for August 1st, with the promotion's three Serbian-connected fighters drawing immediate attention as potential headliners and featured bouts on the card.
Aleksandar Rakic, known as "Rocket," is the highest-profile name attached to the event. The 34-year-old Austrian-based fighter holds a 14-6-0 professional record and is currently ranked sixth in the light heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Rakic lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. Speculation surrounding the card centers on a possible heavyweight debut for him, which would represent a significant divisional shift from his current light heavyweight standing.
Uros Medic, nicknamed "The Doctor," brings a 13-3-0 record and considerable striking credentials into the conversation. The 33-year-old southpaw, who trains at Kings MMA and competes under the United States flag, lands an impressive 5.59 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy — numbers that put him among the sharper strikers in his division. A matchup against a top-15 opponent has been floated as a possibility for the Serbia card.
Dusko Todorovic, the only fighter on the roster born in Serbia itself, carries a 13-6-0 record at age 32. Training out of Secutor, "Thunder" is a well-rounded threat who averages 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.73 significant strikes per minute at 57 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Serbia's first UFC event gives the promotion a foothold in a new European market
- Rakic's potential heavyweight debut would be a notable divisional transition for a ranked light heavyweight
- Medic's striking volume and accuracy make him a compelling featured-bout candidate against ranked opposition
- Todorovic's hometown status could factor into his placement on the card
