Daniel Rodriguez releases statement following disappointing UFC Belgrade knockout loss
UFC fighter Daniel Rodriguez released a statement following a first-round knockout loss to Uros Medic at UFC Belgrade. Rodriguez expressed disappointment but remains resilient, citing his recent personal challenges and commitment to improving his physical condition.
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Daniel Rodriguez was fighting for the first time in over a year and while his UFC Belgrade headlining bout didn’t go his way, he’s not allowing himself to get too down.
Saturday’s main event saw Rodriguez make his first in-cage appearance since July 2025, when he defeated Kevin Holland at UFC 318 to put together a three-fight win streak. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, his 2025 campaign was cut short by an eight-month stint in a Mexican prison, and his return fight against Uros Medic went poorly. The hard-hitting Medic needed just 30 seconds to catch Rodriguez and score a first-round knockout.
Shortly after the conclusion of UFC Belgrade, Rodriguez released a statement to social media via his Instagram Stories.
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