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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 However, Medic has withdrawn from the fight due to a sinus infection, and Williams will now face Albert Tadevosyan instead.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