Serbian striker Uroš Medić will move to welterweight at UFC 291 this weekend, taking on American hard hitter Matthew Semelsberger on the preliminary card. Uroš Medić has stepped in at short notice to replace Yohan Lainesse in the fight card. It will be his first fight since May 2021. UFC 291 holds at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 29.07.2023. 03.00
Matthew Semelsberger
The Maryland native joined the UFC in 2020 following a stint in the regional scene in America. The former High school football player took to MMA after being introduced to the sport through DVDs of the promotion. Matthew Semelsberger won his first pair of fights in the UFC, including a Performance of the Night award following a first-round KO (punch) of Jason Witt in early 2021. “Semi the Jedi” now has a record of 5-3 in the UFC, scoring a couple of early knockouts. His last visit to the Octagon was a split-decision loss to Jeremiah Wells in April of this year, bringing him to 1-2 in his last three. Matthew Semelsberger’s last four fights in the promotion have gone the distance.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 6’ 1″
- Reach: 75″
- Record: 11-5
Uroš Medić
The Serbian was already training in Kickboxing before he came to America for College. Settling in Alaska, Uroš Medić became active in the regional MMA scene and won several bouts. Success in the Contender Series in 2020 led to him being handed a UFC contract and a Performance of the Night award in his promotional debut in March 2021 following a TKO of Aalon Cruz at UFC 259 pointed to great things in the future. Surprisingly, the Lightweight fighter has only fought twice since then, picking up a win and a loss. Beaten only once as a professional, the thirty-year-old Uroš Medić has six knockouts from eight wins, including his last victory fourteen months ago.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 6’ 1″
- Reach: 71″
- Record: 8-1
Betting Odds
Matthew Semelsberger is the bookies’ favorite, with odds of 1.48 to win on Marathonbet. A bet for Uroš Medić to win on Marathonbet is priced at 2.54 odds. Bet365 lists over 2.5 rounds for 2.35 and the under at 1.57 odds. On 1XBET, 1.714 is the price for the over 1.5, with the under available at 2 odds.
