What happened: Medic enters at No. 14 in the UFC welterweight rankings, one place above Rodriguez. The matchup will be staged at Belgrade Arena.
Why it matters: It is the UFC's first event in Serbia, giving Medic his first main-event assignment in his home country. Rodriguez is also making his first UFC main event.
By the numbers: Medic is 13-3 with 11 knockout wins and 10 first-round finishes; he has won seven of 10 UFC bouts, all by stoppage. Rodriguez is 20-5 with 10 UFC victories, including three knockouts and one submission.
What to watch: Weigh-ins and any late card changes are the next checkpoints before Saturday's fight.