UFC on ESPN 72 – Uros Medic vs Gilbert Urbina – Full Fight Replay Available Today

Uros Medic made a thunderous statement at UFC on ESPN 72 in Las Vegas, delivering one of the fastest finishes of his career against Gilbert Urbina. From the moment the opening horn sounded, both fighters came out aggressively, trading leather in the center of the Octagon. Urbina struck first with a crisp right hand that staggered Medic, briefly putting the Serbian on the defensive. The crowd roared, sensing an upset in the making, but Medic kept his composure, reading Urbina’s movement and looking for the perfect counter.

That moment came less than a minute into the fight. Medic stepped forward, slipped past Urbina’s jab, and uncorked a perfectly timed left hand right on the chin. Urbina’s legs gave way instantly, and as he fell backward, Medic chased him down with a brutal follow-up hammer-fist that forced the referee to step in. The official stoppage came at just 63 seconds of the first round, marking one of the quickest finishes on the card and the third-fastest victory of Medic’s UFC career.

The win was particularly significant for Medic, who entered the bout with something to prove after recent setbacks. Known for his knockout power, “The Doctor” had already earned all of his UFC wins by stoppage, and this performance reinforced that reputation. By absorbing Urbina’s best early shot and then delivering a precise, fight-ending counter, Medic showcased not only his power but also his ability to remain composed under pressure—an evolution in his fight IQ that could propel him into tougher matchups in the welterweight division.

For Urbina, the night was a painful reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift in MMA. He came in with an aggressive game plan, and for a brief moment, it looked like it might pay off when he wobbled Medic early. However, his tendency to leave his chin exposed during exchanges proved costly. The loss drops Urbina to 1-3 in the UFC, and with another knockout on his record, questions about his defensive vulnerabilities and ability to handle high-powered strikers are likely to follow him into his next bout.

Post-fight, Medic expressed satisfaction with his rebound victory, crediting his patience and focus for the lightning-fast finish. He also hinted at wanting a quick turnaround, confident that his conditioning and momentum are at their peak. “I took my time, saw the opening, and landed clean—this is what I do,” Medic said in the Octagon interview. With a record now standing at 11-3, including five UFC knockouts, Medic’s future looks promising as he sets his sights on climbing the welterweight ladder.