UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez (also designated as UFC Fight Night 283) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event that marks the promotion’s historic debut in Serbia.
Event Overview
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Venue: Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.
Broadcast: Streaming live on Paramount+ in the United States, with the main card starting at 3:00 PM ET and prelims at 12:00 PM ET.
Historical Significance: Serbia becomes the 33rd country to host a UFC event.
Uroš Medić vs Daniel Rodriguez
Uroš Medić: For the Serbian-born Uroš Medić, this marks his very first UFC main event spotlight. He carries heavy momentum with three consecutive first-round knockout victories, including a signature performance against Geoff Neal.
Daniel Rodriguez: Daniel “D-Rod” Rodriguez enters hostile territory looking to extend his own three-fight winning streak. Rodriguez has been out of active competition since July 2025 due to an eight-month incarceration layout in Mexico, making this his first walk to the Octagon in nearly a year.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Uroš Medić
-400
Daniel Rodriguez
+315
Jan Błachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov
Jan Błachowicz: At 43 years old, the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is fighting to remain at the top of the division. He enters this bout winless in his last four outings (0-2-2). Driven by his signature “Polish Power,” Błachowicz is determined to bounce back from his recent injury and finish things on his own terms without leaving it to the judges.
Bogdan Guskov: The 33-year-old Uzbekistan native remains unbeaten in his last five fights. Ranked comfortably in the top 10, Guskov’s explosive knockout power makes him a dangerous threat to the division’s elite. A decisive victory over a former champion would vault him directly into the light heavyweight title conversation.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Jan Błachowicz
+260
Navajo Stirling
-320
Aleksandar Rakić vs Marcin Tybura
Aleksandar Rakić (14-6-0) is moving up to the 265-pound division after a tough run at light heavyweight. The 34-year-old Serbian fighter is currently on a four-fight losing skid, most recently suffering a first-round TKO loss to Azamat Murzakanov in October 2025. Facing elite competition like Jiri Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev, and Jan Blachowicz in his prior bouts, Rakić is seeking a fresh start by testing his power and frame in the heavier weight class.
Marcin Tybura (27-11-0) serves as the veteran gatekeeper welcoming Rakić to the division. The 40-year-old Polish contender is ranked #12 in the UFC heavyweight division but enters this fight on a two-fight losing streak. After falling to Ante Delija and Tyrell Fortune earlier in the year, Tybura needs a victory to defend his ranking and remain relevant in the top tier of the division.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Aleksandar Rakić
-370
Marcin Tybura
+295
Duško Todorović vs Robert Valentin
Duško Todorović: Todorović is a highly technical striker who averages a high volume of 4.73 significant strikes landed per minute. Known for his clever feints and durability, he returns to action coming off a first-round submission victory over José Medina. He holds notable power with 8 career knockouts but faces a slight 3-inch reach disadvantage in this matchup.
Robert Valentin: Valentin is physically imposing for the middleweight division, operating as an aggressive, forward-pressing all-rounder. He primary utilizes heavy top control, wrestling, and relentless pacing to overwhelm opponents. A lethal submission grappler with 8 tapout victories, the former The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 finalist aims to use his 77-inch reach to stifle Todorović’s kickboxing.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Duško Todorović
+135
Robert Valentin
-160
Vlasto Čepo vs Gilbert Urbina
Vlasto Čepo: Hailing from Serbia and Slovakia, Čepo signed with the promotion in May 2026 after a highly entertaining run in the Czech-Slovak promotion Oktagon MMA. He carries immense local support and a reputation for having devastating knockout power.
Gilbert Urbina: Fighting out of Texas, USA, Urbina desperately needs a victory. He enters this bout on a two-fight losing streak, having suffered back-to-back first-round knockout losses to Charles Radtke and Uroš Medić.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Vlasto Čepo
-340
Gilbert Urbina
+275
Miloš Janičić vs Noah Gugnon
Miloš “The Cobra” Janičić (19-3-0): Fighting out of Podgorica, Montenegro, Janičić makes history as the first-ever fighter from Montenegro to sign with the UFC. He enters the Octagon on an eight-fight winning streak. He possesses a 100% finishing rate across his 19 professional victories, with 11 wins coming by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. Standing at 5’11”, Janičić carries a notable four-inch reach advantage into this contest.
Noah “Guns” Gugnon (9-2-0): Representing Lyon, France, the 25-year-old prospect primarily built his career under the Ares FC banner. Gugnon is riding a five-fight winning streak, with all nine of his career victories ending inside the distance (6 KO/TKO, 3 submissions). He is known for heavy forward pressure, first-round finishes, and damaging ground-and-pound from top position.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Miloš Janičić
-103
Noah Gugnon
-117
Ľudovít Klein vs Tofiq Musayev
Ľudovít Klein: He enters the bout in spectacular form, putting together a stellar 7–1–1 run over his last nine appearances. He most recently secured a prominent majority decision victory over Mateusz Rębecki at UFC 321.
Tofiq Musayev: The former RIZIN Lightweight World Grand Prix Champion signed with the UFC with immense hype. After a bumpy debut loss under short-notice catchweight conditions, he bounced back in true form by defeating Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision at UFC Seattle.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Ľudovít Klein
-260
Tofiq Musayev
+215
Oban Elliott vs Michael Oliveira
Oban Elliott: Popularly known as “The Welsh Gangster,” the 28-year-old Welshman is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak. After earning his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) in 2023 and starting his UFC career 3-0, Elliott has dropped consecutive fights, most recently losing via technical submission to Jonathan Micallef in January 2026. This fight is crucial for his standing within the promotion.
Michael Oliveira: The 28-year-old undefeated Brazilian prospect is making his official promotional debut. Oliveira earned his contract in October 2025 during the final week of DWCS with a dominant second-round TKO over Victor Valenzuela. He built his unblemished record primarily tearing through the regional Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) circuit.
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