What happened: Uros Medic criticized Daniel Rodriguez's eight-month imprisonment in Mexico, saying it reflects on fighters as a group. Their five-round welterweight bout tops the UFC's first event in Serbia at Belgrade Arena.
Why it matters: Both men enter on three-fight UFC winning streaks and are set for their first UFC main events. Medic returns to his home country after three consecutive first-round knockouts.
By the numbers: Medic is 13-3 overall and 7-3 in the UFC, while Rodriguez is 20-5 overall and 10-4 in the promotion. The UFC lists Medic at No. 14 and Rodriguez at No. 15 in the welterweight matchup.
What to watch: The main card begins Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT. The winner will extend a three-bout streak and gain ground in the welterweight rankings.