UFC To Make Its Debut In New Territory
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the promotion will make its long-awaited debut in Serbia with UFC Fight Night: Belgrade on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The event will take place at the Belgrade Arena and will be broadcast live in the U.S. on Paramount+, marking a major milestone for Southeast European MMA. While no official bouts have been finalized, the announcement has immediately linked the UFC’s top Serbian talent to the event.
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Uros Medic (13-3): Currently ranked #13 in the welterweight division, Medic is coming off a knockout win over Geoff Neal at UFC Houston in February.
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Dusko Todorovic (13-6): Dusko remains a staple of the middleweight division. Following a submission win over Jose Medina at Noche UFC, Todorovic is expected to slot in on the main card.
🗣️ Serbia, we’re on our way!
The Octagon lands for the FIRST TIME in Belgrade on August 1! 🇷🇸
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— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2026
“MMA has become a prestigious and officially recognised sport in Serbia, with our athletes earning the respect they deserve. By bringing UFC to Belgrade, we want to show the world how firmly Serbia stands behind the MMA community. Our fans and fighters bring an energy that is truly unique, and through this partnership, we are ready to take the sport to new heights,” Serbian MMA Federation
“I have always wanted to bring UFC to every corner of the world. Serbia is our next stop. The passion of our European fans is incredible and I can’t wait to make our debut in Belgrade to deliver world-class fights. See you there,” White stated