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UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez – Analysis and Full Card Predictions

By Team Reign·Jul 31, 2026 • 1:03 AM

UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez presents a massive 14-fight slate featuring a tactical welterweight main event between two elite southpaw strikers. The card is balanced with veteran gatekeepers like Jan Blachowicz and a wave of debuting talent looking to make a splash in the rankings.

Event Breakdown

This event showcases a high-stakes welterweight main event and a legendary light heavyweight return in the co-main slot. The card is characterized by a significant number of debuts, providing a platform for prospects to test themselves against established UFC staples across various weight classes.

Fight-by-fight predictions·14 fights 4 premium
01

Mark Vologdin vs Borislav Nikolic

Bantamweight

Vologdin enters this contest with a well-rounded record featuring six knockouts and four submissions, showcasing his ability to finish fights in multiple realms. Facing the debuting Borislav Nikolic, Vologdin holds a significant experience edge that should allow him to control the positioning and tempo of the bout. -

Mark Vologdin via Submission
02

Tofiq Musayev vs Ludovit Klein

Lightweight

Musayev is a dangerous power hitter with a 90.9% finish rate and ten knockouts on his resume. Ludovit Klein, a technical southpaw with a 53.9% strike accuracy, will need to utilize his superior volume and takedown defense to neutralize the raw explosive power coming from Musayev. -

Tofiq Musayev via KO/TKO
03

Daniel Rodriguez vs Uros Medic

Welterweight

In this main event clash between southpaws, Uros Medic brings a high strike accuracy of 54.5% and a perfect finishing record in his professional wins. While Rodriguez is the more experienced veteran with 22 wins, Medic's efficiency and higher takedown success rate give him a slight technical advantage in a five-round setting. -

Uros Medic via KO/TKO
04

Navajo Stirling vs Jan Blachowicz

Light Heavyweight

The undefeated Navajo Stirling faces his steepest challenge yet against former champion Jan Blachowicz, who brings legendary power and veteran experience. Stirling has a significant reach advantage at 79 inches, but Blachowicz’s ability to mix striking with his underrated grappling should be the deciding factor against the prospect. -

Jan Blachowicz via Decision
05

Michael Oliveira vs Oban Elliott

Welterweight

Michael Oliveira makes his promotional debut against Oban Elliott, who has proven his durability and pacing through seven decision victories. Elliott's consistent output and experience against high-level competition give him the tools to outwork the newcomer over three rounds. -

Oban Elliott via Decision
06

Marcin Tybura vs Aleksandar Rakic

Heavyweight

Aleksandar Rakic makes a move to the heavyweight division to face the perennial contender Marcin Tybura. While Tybura is a seasoned veteran with a 56.3% finish rate, Rakic’s superior strike accuracy and athleticism should allow him to outpoint Tybura if he can avoid the clinch. -

Aleksandar Rakic via Decision
07

Bogdan Grad vs Dennis Buzukja

Featherweight

Bogdan Grad enters this matchup with an impressive 58.7% strike accuracy and nine knockout victories to his credit. Dennis Buzukja has struggled to find consistent success in the octagon, and Grad’s offensive efficiency should allow him to dictate the striking exchanges. -

Bogdan Grad via Decision
08

Robert Valentin vs Duko Todorovic

Middleweight

Robert Valentin is a submission specialist with an incredible 90.9% finish rate and strong takedown efficiency. Todorovic possesses a high strike accuracy, but his relatively low takedown defense may leave him vulnerable to Valentin’s aggressive grappling and opportunistic submissions. -

Robert Valentin via Submission
09

Kyle Prepolec vs Mateusz Rebecki

Lightweight

Mateusz Rebecki is a dominant force at lightweight, boasting an 81% finish rate and a relentless grappling style. Prepolec has struggled with strike accuracy in the past, and he will likely find it difficult to stop the takedown entries and ground-and-pound volume of Rebecki. -

Mateusz Rebecki via KO/TKO
10

Gilbert Urbina vs Vlasto Cepo

Middleweight

Urbina utilizes his 6'3" frame and 66.7% takedown accuracy to dominate opponents on the ground. Vlasto Cepo is a debuting fighter who faces a stylistic nightmare in Urbina’s length and established UFC wrestling pedigree, making for a difficult night for the newcomer. -

Gilbert Urbina via Submission
11

Noah Gugnon vs Milos Janicic

Lightweight

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12

Hailey Cowan vs Nina Miloevic

Women's Bantamweight

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13

Alexander Poppeck vs Jovan Leka

Heavyweight

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14

Stephanie Luciano vs Marina Spasic

Women's Strawweight

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