UFC Belgrade is underway in Serbia, marking the promotion's first-ever event in the country. Marina Spasic and Stephanie Luciano are in action on the card, which is streaming live on Paramount+.
UFC Belgrade is officially underway in Serbia, with the promotion making history by staging its first-ever event in the country. Opening the card is a matchup between Marina Spasic and Stephanie Luciano, streaming live on Paramount+.
Stephanie Luciano, known as "Rondinha," enters the bout representing Brazil and the Gordin Fight Team. The 26-year-old carries a record of 7-2-1 and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage. Fighting out of an orthodox stance at five-foot-six with a 65-inch reach, Luciano lands an impressive 5.2 significant strikes per minute and adds a takedown threat averaging 1.3 per 15 minutes, making her a versatile problem for any opponent.
Marina Spasic brings home-country support into the fight, competing in front of a Serbian crowd for what figures to be a charged atmosphere. Verified statistical data for Spasic was not available in the current record, but as the local fighter on the card for this landmark event, the spotlight on her performance will be significant.
Why it matters
- UFC Belgrade marks the promotion's debut in Serbia, a milestone moment for the sport's growth in the region
- Spasic fighting on home soil adds an emotional and atmospheric dimension to the card's opener
- Luciano's striking volume and takedown ability give her multiple avenues to impose her game
- Preliminary card performances often shape future UFC opportunities for fighters looking to establish themselves on the roster
