The UFC has announced a tournament in Serbia scheduled for August 1st. 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 event will feature Rakic's heavyweight debut and a matchup for Medic against a top-15 opponent. The announcement includes a poll asking fans who should headline the card between Medic and Rakic. No official fights have been confirmed for the event yet.
The UFC has officially announced an event in Serbia on August 1st, with the promotion already teasing fan interest in how the card will be shaped. Three Serbian-connected fighters currently on the UFC roster make them natural candidates for the show, though no bouts have been confirmed.
Aleksandar Rakic, nicknamed "Rocket," is the biggest name linked to the event. The 34-year-old Austrian fights out of Gym 23 and competes at light heavyweight, where he holds the number-six divisional ranking. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Rakic carries a 14-6-0 professional record and lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. The UFC's own announcement has sparked speculation about whether Rakic could use a home-region card to make a heavyweight debut, though nothing official has been confirmed.
Uros Medic, "The Doctor," represents a different profile. The 33-year-old American based out of Kings MMA carries a 13-3-0 record and has drawn attention for his high-volume, precise striking — 5.59 significant strikes per minute at a sharp 60 percent accuracy. Standing six-foot-one with a southpaw stance, Medic has been floated as a potential top-15 matchup candidate for the card.
Dusko Todorovic is the lone Serbian national among the three. The 32-year-old Secutor representative holds a 13-6-0 record and brings a well-rounded game, averaging 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.73 significant strikes per minute at 57 percent accuracy. His Serbian roots make him an obvious draw for a Belgrade crowd.
Why it matters
- Rakic is a ranked light heavyweight contender, and any move to heavyweight would carry significant divisional implications in both weight classes
- Medic's striking output and accuracy suggest he could thrive in a high-profile matchup, and a top-15 assignment would test his contender credentials
- The UFC's fan poll signals the promotion is actively gauging which fighter carries the most box-office appeal in the region
- All three roster spots remain unbooked, leaving the card's structure entirely open
