Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez prediction, odds, pick for UFC Belgrade

The time has finally come for the UFC Fight Night Most important Event from Belgrade, Serbia as we present a prediction and pick for the headlining bout within the Welterweight (170) Division. No. 14 Uros Medic of Serbia will tackle California’s No. 15-ranked Daniel Rodriguez in an exciting scrap to cap the fights. Check our UFC Belgrade odds series for the Medic-Rodriguez prediction and pick.

Uros Medic (13-3) has gone 7-3 contained in the UFC since his Contender Series debut in 2020. He’s won three-straight fights over Gilbert Urbina, Muslim Salikhov, and Geoff Neal all by knockout in the primary round. He’ll feature in his first predominant event on home soil as the numerous favorite. Medic stands 6-foot-1 with a 71-inch reach.

Daniel Rodriguez (20-5) is 10-4 contained in the UFC since 2020, lastly beating Kevin Holland via unanimous decision during his last fight a yr ago. The win marked three in a row after he suffered a three-fight slide, breaking through into the rankings with more work to do against Medic. Rodriguez stands 6-foot-1 with a 74-inch reach.

UFC Belgrade Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Belgrade Odds: Uros Medic-Daniel Rodriguez Odds

Uros Medic: -380

Daniel Rodriguez: +300

Over 1.5 rounds: +150

Under 1.5 rounds: -195

Why Uros Medic Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Geoff Neal – KO (left hook, R1)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 11 KO/TKO, 2 SUB

Uros Medic has been on a collision course with the top-15 rankings and just when he couldn’t look any higher on the feet, he comes out with a surprising left hook to place away Geoff Neal in the primary round. Neal, widely thought to be one among the harder-hitting welterweights on the roster, was completely neutralized by Medic as he picked his ending shot with great precision. Because the UFC touches down in Serbia for the primary time, Medic arrives to this predominant event spot at the peak of his powers riding a knockout streak.

Medic may be very calm in his striking stance and doesn’t give an excessive amount of of a tell with what he will throw. He marches forward into exchanges without much regard for his own safety, normally capable of land before his opponent does. Rodriguez will offer a willing search for Medic to tee off, but he’ll have to concentrate on the facility coming back his way. We’ll see if Medic is capable of contain his composure in front of a house crowd and never rush into anything against a dangerous opponent.

Medic can even be the way more energetic kicker, each together with his low leg kicks and high head attempts. Look ahead to the body shot to be a consistent theme for Medic as he’s capable of mix things up with uppercuts and kicks to the midsection.

Why Daniel Rodriguez Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Kevin Holland – U DEC
• Last 5: 3-2
• Finishes: 9 KO/TKO, 4 SUB

Daniel Rodriguez’ last performance over Kevin Holland was a gritty one as D-Rod threw most technique out the window and won a dog fight. That type of bout was exactly what Rodriguez was expecting and he thrived being the more composed side through the chaotic exchanges. Expect Rodriguez to be more patient than usual in allowing Medic to expend himself and whiff on a variety of attempts.

Daniel Rodriguez is great at taking a punch and returning with a check hook in the identical instance. He can actually generate more power than his opponent Medic and in the event that they each decide to stand in the middle of the octagon, Rodriguez may very well be the one walking away having done the more significant damage. Even be looking out for his overhand right hand as Medic has been known to go away himself open from there.

Medic shall be heading into this fight with all of the momentum in front of a house crowd, so it can be Rodriguez’ responsibility to take wind out of his sails and cut him off within the exchanges. Each fighters do an awesome job of cutting off the lateral movement, but Rodriguez shall be the one meeting Medic with greater power on the counter punching.

Final Uros Medic-Daniel Rodriguez Prediction & Pick

This predominant event has fireworks written throughout it as each Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez are incapable of a boring fight. Each men have a capability to face in the midst of the pocket and thrive in chaotic exchanges, so it’ll be interesting to see who’s more willing to take a likelihood to win the fight.

Daniel Rodriguez is actually more equipped to handle a five-round striking bout due to his regular pace, so this fight may very well be decided by whichever fighter is willing to administer their cardio more effectively. It’s interesting to see the full in rounds so low given the five-round environment.

Still, I feel Uros Medic shall be too sharp together with his striking to permit Rodriguez any type of prolonged momentum. Medic must be energetic together with his kicks to all three levels, so we’ll roll with the house country favorite to walk away together with his first predominant event win.

Final Uros Medic-Daniel Rodriguez Prediction & Pick: Uros Medic (-380); OVER 1.5 Rounds (+150)