Duško Todorović vs José Medina Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 259

Duško Todorović defeated José Medina via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:21 of Round 1 during the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 259 on September 13, 2025. Both middleweights entered the octagon at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, desperate for a victory, each riding a three-fight losing streak. Todorović’s dominant first-round performance successfully snapped his skid and secured his position on the UFC roster.

• Aggressive Opening: Todorović immediately put intense pressure on Medina from the opening bell to stifle the Bolivian’s offense.

• The Cut: Early looping punches from Todorović found their mark, quickly opening a bloody gash near Medina’s right eye.
• Striking Advantage: Medina fired back wildly after being cut, but Todorović remained a step ahead, landing clean counter shots between Medina’s heavy swings.
• The Takedown: Todorović closed the distance against the fence, dragged Medina to the canvas, and smoothly transitioned to his back.
• The Finish: Once on the ground, Todorović locked in a tight rear-naked choke, forcing Medina to tap out at the 4:21 mark. 

The brief contest favored the Serbian fighter across all categories: