When weight cutting is too much | Uroš Medić, UFC fighter

We sat down with UFC fighter Uroš Medić to explore his complex relationship with the 155 lb weight class and his evolution as a professional athlete.Uroš reflects on the early stages of his career, when fighting was not his full-time profession and training, nutrition, and physical development were less structured. That changed in 2020, after earning a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Following the move to California and his commitment to training at Kings MMA, his workload, strength training, and overall performance level increased, long with his natural bodyweight.Despite becoming stronger and more muscular, Uroš continued to push to make 155 pounds for several fights, until the cuts were no longer manageable. This ultimately led to his transition to the 170 lb division.Throughout the conversation, Uroš shares insights into his diet, training approach, setbacks inside the octagon, cultural influences in fighting, and the business realities of being a UFC athlete, highlighting the importance of adaptation, self-awareness, and personal growth in a high-level MMA career.