MMA Match Preview: Uros Medic (10-3-0) vs. Gilbert Urbina (7-4-0)

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Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: Approx. 4:30 PM ET (Prelims)

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV

Weight Class: Welterweight (170 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass

Matchup Overview

This welterweight bout features two fighters looking to rebound from first-round knockout losses. Uros Medic (10-3-0), a fan-favorite striker from Serbia, returns after a January defeat to Punahele Soriano. Gilbert Urbina (7-4-0), the runner-up from The Ultimate Fighter 29, hasn’t fought since February 2024, when he was stopped by Charles Radtke. Both fighters are known for their striking output and willingness to engage, making this a high-stakes battle for relevance in the UFC’s stacked welterweight division.

Fighter Comparison

AttributeUros MedicGilbert Urbina
Nickname“The Doctor”“The RGV Bad Boy”
Record10-3-07-4-0
Age3229
Height6’1″ (185 cm)6’3″ (191 cm)
Reach71″ (180 cm)75″ (191 cm)
StanceSouthpawOrthodox
GymAnchorage BJJJackson Wink MMA
NationalitySerbiaUnited States

Striking & Grappling Stats

CategoryMedicUrbina
Significant Strikes/Min5.495.61
Striking Accuracy60%57%
Strikes Absorbed/Min3.464.61
Takedowns/15 Min0.370.44
Takedown Accuracy50%44%
Takedown Defense55%10%
Submission Attempts/15 Min0.40.8

Medic has the edge in striking efficiency and defense, while Urbina offers more reach and a slightly higher grappling output.

Recent Fight History

Uros Medic: Lost to Punahele Soriano via first-round KO (Jan 2025). Prior to that, earned wins over Tim Means and Matthew Semelsberger.

Gilbert Urbina: Last fought in Feb 2024, losing to Charles Radtke via first-round KO. Previously defeated Orion Cosce with a body kick in May 2023.

Both fighters are coming off knockout losses and will be hungry to reestablish momentum.

FIGHT ODDS

Uros Medic                        – 455

Gilbert Urbina                   + 350

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025

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