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Fight Details

Matchup: Uros Medic (10-3-0) vs. Khaos Williams (15-4-0)

Event: UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Weight Class: Welterweight (170 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Fight Overview

This highly anticipated welterweight clash features two explosive strikers, Uros Medic and Khaos Williams, both known for their knockout power and aggressive fighting styles. However, Medic has withdrawn from the fight due to a sinus infection, and Williams will now face Albert Tadevosyan instead. Williams, nicknamed “The Oxfighter,” is looking to bounce back from a submission loss to Gabriel Bonfim, while Medic, known as “The Doctor,” was aiming to capitalize on his striking accuracy before his withdrawal.

Fighter Profiles & Key Stats

Khaos Williams (15-4-0) – United States

Age: 31

Height: 6’0”

Reach: 77”

Stance: Orthodox

Fighting Style: Power Striking & Kickboxing

Recent Fights:

Loss vs. Gabriel Bonfim (Submission, Round 2) – Feb 15, 2025

Win vs. Carlston Harris (KO, Round 1) – May 18, 2024

Win vs. Rolando Bedoya (Decision, Round 3) – May 7, 2023

Analysis: Williams is a dangerous knockout artist, with eight KO victories in his career. His takedown defense (60%) has been solid, but his submission loss to Bonfim exposed weaknesses in his ground game.

Uros Medic (10-3-0) – Serbia

Age: 32

Height: 6’1”

Reach: 71”

Stance: Southpaw

Fighting Style: Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Recent Fights:

Loss vs. Punahele Soriano (KO, Round 1) – Dec 1, 2025

Win vs. Tim Means (KO, Round 1) – April 27, 2024

Win vs. Myktybek Orolbai (Submission, Round 2) – Nov 18, 2023

Analysis: Medic is a technical striker with eight KO victories, boasting a 61% striking accuracy. His ability to finish fights quickly makes him a threat, but his chin was tested in his loss to Soriano.

FIGHT ODDS

Bruno Silva         + 455

Joshua Van         – 625

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025

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