UFC 291 features three exciting fights in it’s early prelims. One such fight takes place in the welterweight division between Matthew “Semi the Jedi” Semelsberger and Uros “The Doctor” Medic. This action-packed bout is set to take place inside the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 29, 2023.
The meteoric rise of these two has captured the attention of fight fans all over the world. Their showdown promises to be an epic clash in the Welterweight category. Both fighters have unique skill sets and strengths making this fight a tough one to predict.
Matthew Semelsberger is an American Mixed Martial Artist. He will be making his return to the Octagon after his loss to Jeremiah Wells via split decision. Whereas, Uros Medic a Serbian fighter, will be looking to continue his winning streak after beating Omar Morales.
UFC 291: Matthew Semelsberger vs Uros Medic, Stats
| Stats | Matthew Semelsberger | Uros Medic |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 11 | 8 |
| Losses | 5 | 1 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in | 6 ft 1 in |
| Division | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Reach | 75 in | 71 in |
| Team | Crazy 88 MMA | Kings MMA |
Semelsberger vs Medic: Prediction
Matthew Semelsberger is heading into the fight with Uros Medic after a very close fight against Jeremiah Wells. Before this loss, he had won via decision against Jake Matthews. Meanwhile, Uroš Medić heads into the fight after his TKO victory over Omar Morales.
Medic, being a southpaw and having excellent striking accuracy, backed by a high knockout rate, poses a threat to Semelsberger. He can end the fight early by delivering powerful strikes. While his aggressive fighting style led him to lose against Jalin Turner, one can assume it worked as much-needed lesson for him to tighten up his game. Hence, the Serbian fighter will certainly be careful about exposing himself too much both his feet and on the ground.
Medic’s impressive strength and endurance could compensate for this difference, giving him an edge in longer, more physically demanding fights. But fans can’t ignore the fact that Medić is moving up to welterweight. He will be facing heavy punches from Matthew. If Matthew chooses the right gameplan, and shows his usual bravery he can walk out of the octagon with a victory.
Both the welterweights will be meeting early in the evening and fans can expect a beautiful finish in this fight. Afterall, both the fighters are top-notch strikers who can finish any fight with one good combination.
However, after an overall comparison of both the fighters’ stats, it will be safe to assume that Medic will win because of his knockout power combined with his superior technical skills. If he can adapt to the new weight class, it will seal the victory for him at UFC 291.
