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

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.