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Daniel Rodriguez 'proud' despite 30-second KO loss at UFC Belgrade

Daniel Rodriguez can see the silver lining of his UFC Belgrade loss, despite landing just one strike.

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Daniel Rodriguez, seeking to reclaim his winning momentum, faced a difficult setback in the UFC Fight Night 283 main event. Following a prison term in Mexico, the 39-year-old (20-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) charged into a high-stakes battle against Uros Medic (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in Belgrade, Serbia. Rodriguez's hopes for a picture-perfect comeback were dashed when he was KO'd in just 30 seconds, failing to land any significant strikes.

Despite the crushing defeat, Rodriguez expressed pride in himself to Instagram Stories, stating that overcoming his struggles over the past year made him proud.

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