Dusko Todorovic got arguably the mot important win of his career Saturday against Jose Daniel Medina at UFC Fight Night 259.
After losing his past three fights, Todorovic (13-6 MMA, 4-6 UFC) bounced back with a critical submission finish of Medina (11-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC) at Noche UFC from Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, Texas, ending the fight with a rear-naked choke at the 4:21 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):
After the fight, an emotionally relieved Todorovic
“It’s incredible, I feel very good,” Todorovic said in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier. “It is really a great privilege to be invited to compete at Noche UFC. It’s a big thing for me. Thank you all.”
Up-to-the-minute Noche UFC results:
- Dusko Todorovic def. Jose Medina via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:21
- Joaquim Silva def. Claudio Puelles via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Tatiana Suarez def. Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jesus Aguilar def. Luis Gurule via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Sedriques Dumas vs. Zachary Reese declared no contest (accidental low blow to Dumas) – Round 1, 0:51
- Alden Coria def. Alessandro Costa via TKO (injury) – Round 3, 0:47
- Montserrat Rendon def. Alice Pereira via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
- Daniil Donchenko def. Rodrigo Sezinando via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:27
