UFC Fighter's Career-Defining Moment Comes Not in Octagon But Through Speakerphone
The most significant moment of Uroš Medić's professional fighting career didn't occur during his welterweight bout in Houston last weekend. Instead, it unfolded minutes later backstage, through a speakerphone connection that would change his personal circumstances dramatically.
From Octagon Plea to Presidential Connection
After securing victory in his UFC match, Medić used his post-fight interview time to speak candidly about his immigration worries and request assistance. According to TMZ Sports, this heartfelt appeal led to an extraordinary development shortly afterward—a direct connection to former President Donald Trump.
Medić, who was born in Serbia but has lived in the United States for eleven years, has built his mixed martial arts career entirely on American soil. Despite holding a valid work permit through 2030, the fighter expressed persistent anxiety about traveling internationally due to paperwork limitations.
The timing felt particularly urgent with his grandmother aging and UFC planning potential events in Belgrade.The Unexpected Phone Call That Changed Everything
In detailed comments to TMZ Sports, Medić described the surreal sequence of events. While completing mandatory medical checks after his fight, UFC President Dana White asked him to enter a private room. White then dialed a number, activated speakerphone mode, and announced, "Mr. President, he's right here."
"I froze," Medić recalled. "I thought maybe he would just congratulate me." The conversation, however, progressed far beyond pleasantries.
Trump reportedly praised Medić's fighting performance with the comment, "You pack a punch," before addressing the immigration concerns that had been weighing heavily on the athlete. According to Medić's account, Trump assured him he would be fine to travel and would receive proper assistance when returning to the United States.
From Humble Beginnings to UFC Contender
The moment felt particularly poignant given Medić's journey. He arrived in America at age twenty-two with just six hundred dollars to his name—four hundred of which immediately went toward securing a room. To support himself, he took employment at Texas Roadhouse while simultaneously pursuing his MMA ambitions.
His dedication to daily training and gradual skill development eventually earned him a spot on Dana White's Contender Series, launching his path to the UFC roster. Today, Medić ranks among the top fifteen welterweights globally, with significant fights ahead and dreams of competing before Serbian audiences.
Family Remains the Central Focus
Despite his professional achievements and future opportunities, Medić's immediate priority remains personal. "I just want to hug my brother and see my grandma," he stated emotionally. He added heartfelt appreciation: "I thank the president from the bottom of my heart."
According to TMZ Sports' reporting, Medić believes this single phone conversation has provided him with both peace of mind and the practical possibility of visiting his homeland without the fear that previously prevented such travel.
