Daniel Rodriguez Details Journey From Mexico Jail Cell to UFC Main Event

Daniel Rodriguez went from a Mexican prison to headlining a UFC event. Read his incredible story of survival and return to the Octagon.

Uros Medic tears through Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds in UFC Belgrade main event

Uros Medic hadn't been home to Serbia in nine years. When he finally got to show off in front of his home fans, he wasted zero time.
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Record-setting violent UFC Belgrade sends Daniel Rodriguez (and one more) to Serbian hospital

Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Belgrade today (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that two fighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts.

“It Was Looking Impossible to Get Out”: Daniel Rodriguez Explains Why Being Famous Was Bad for Him in Mexican Jail

Shrugging off that dark chapter, Daniel Rodriguez is finally set to return to the Octagon at the UFC’s inaugural event in Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena, where he will face rising Serbian welterweight contender Uros Medic in the first main event of his UFC career.

Fighters react to Uros Medic's 30-second TKO of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade

The MMA community reacted to Uros Medic's 30-second finish of Daniel Rodriguez to close a historic card at UFC Belgrade.