UFC, in partnership with the MMA Federation of Serbia, as we speak introduced UFC’s debut occasion in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday, August 1 at The Belgrade Area.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT BELGRADE guarantees an action-packed card of world-class matchups, showcasing elite fighters and unmissable dwell leisure. Representing one of the vital anticipated stops on UFC’s 2026 calendar, the occasion is about to ship a really marquee expertise to followers in Serbia.
🗣️ Serbia, we’re on our means!
The Octagon lands for the FIRST TIME in Belgrade on August 1! 🇷🇸
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Serbian athletes are making their mark in UFC. No. 13 ranked UFC welterweight Uros Medic boasts a 13-3 file, whereas Dusko Todorovic, who earned his UFC contract by way of Dana White’s Contender Sequence, brings a 13-6 file and a well-rounded sport to the middleweight division. No.12 ranked Aleksandar Rakić, born in Vienna to a Serbian household, is a seasoned pressure within the mild heavyweight division. Collectively, they characterize the depth of Serbia’s world-class MMA abilities on the worldwide stage.
Dana White, UFC President and CEO, commented, “I’ve at all times needed to deliver UFC to each nook of the world. Serbia is our subsequent cease. The fervour of our European followers is unimaginable and I can’t wait to make our debut in Belgrade to ship world-class fights. See you there!”
Luka Nikolic, President of the Serbian MMA Federation, hailed UFC’s arrival as a significant leap ahead, as he mirrored on years of dedication: “MMA has change into a prestigious and formally recognised sport in Serbia, with our athletes incomes the respect they deserve. By bringing UFC to Belgrade, we wish to present the world how firmly Serbia stands behind the MMA neighborhood. Our followers and fighters deliver an power that’s actually distinctive, and thru this partnership, we’re able to take the game to new heights.”
UFC’s first occasion in Belgrade is a part of TKO’s increasing community of partnerships with authorities and personal stakeholders all over the world who’re wanting to host UFC’s marquee dwell occasions, producing significant financial and cultural affect and delivering memorable experiences for followers. At the moment’s announcement additional underscores the momentum behind this world technique.
