MMA Match Preview: Uros Medic (10-3-0) vs. Gilbert Urbina (7-4-0)
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
Attribute | Uros Medic | Gilbert Urbina |
Nickname | “The Doctor” | “The RGV Bad Boy” |
Record | 10-3-0 | 7-4-0 |
Age | 32 | 29 |
Height | 6’1″ (185 cm) | 6’3″ (191 cm) |
Reach | 71″ (180 cm) | 75″ (191 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
Gym | Anchorage BJJ | Jackson Wink MMA |
Nationality | Serbia | United States |
Striking & Grappling Stats
Category | Medic | Urbina |
Significant Strikes/Min | 5.49 | 5.61 |
Striking Accuracy | 60% | 57% |
Strikes Absorbed/Min | 3.46 | 4.61 |
Takedowns/15 Min | 0.37 | 0.44 |
Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 44% |
Takedown Defense | 55% | 10% |
Submission Attempts/15 Min | 0.4 | 0.8 |
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