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A historic record for the UFC in Serbia with explosive performances
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UFC Belgrade 2024 made history with a record twelve finishes in a single night, including standout performances from Uros Medic and Navajo Stirling.
To remember:
- UFC Belgrade shatters records with 12 finishes in a single night.
- Four fighters earn a historic $100,000 bonus for their exceptional performances.
- Uros Medic, "The Doctor," delivers one of the fastest KOs of the year in 30 seconds.
- Navajo Stirling dominates Jan Blachowicz in under three minutes, a career-defining feat.
- With a perfect 11-0 record, Stirling establishes himself as a future star in the middleweight division.
- The event in Serbia confirms its status as a major UFC show with spectacular fights.
The UFC Belgrade 2024 entered legend with an absolute record: twelve finishes in a single night, an unprecedented feat for an event held in Serbia. Among the most memorable moments, the main event saw Uros Medic, nicknamed "The Doctor", obliterate Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. This lightning KO, one of the fastest of the year, confirmed his status as a feared striker, despite being 33 years old. A finish that left the Serbian crowd breathless and once again proved that the UFC knows how to deliver a show.
Another exceptional performance: Navajo Stirling achieved a remarkable feat by dominating former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in under three minutes. This victory, the most significant of his career to date, brings his record to 11-0 and paves the way for high-level matchups. The City Kickboxing protégé already has wins over formidable opponents like Ion Cutelaba and Bruno Lopes, confirming his meteoric rise in the division.
Historic Bonuses for Legendary Performances
Four fighters were awarded a $100,000 bonus for their exceptional performances, a first in UFC history in Serbia. These bonuses, given for Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night, reward efforts that exceeded expectations. Among them, Medic and Stirling shone with their efficiency and dominance, but the other winners also left their mark with their intensity.
The UFC Belgrade 2024 thus confirmed its status as a major event, proving that Serbia can now rival the organization's biggest shows. With spectacular fights and unforgettable finishes, this event will remain etched in memory as one of the most intense of the year.