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Tale of the Tape
Age
24
Height
6' 4"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Serbia
Key Stats
88%
Win Rate
86%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
16
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at heavyweight. Jovan Leka has built a 13-2 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Serbia's regional scene.
A balanced operator — 7 wins by KO, 4 by submission, 2 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
He arrives on a 5-fight win streak — most recently Danilo Suzart, KO/TKO R2. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Next up: Max Gimenis at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez on August 1, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Alexander Poppeck
KO/TKO (R1) · Aug 1, 2026
Danilo Suzart
KO/TKO R2 · Apr 11, 2026
ARMMADA 17
Charlie Milner
Submission (Arm Triangle) R1 · Feb 14, 2026
Brave CF 104
Azamat Nuftillaev
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 15, 2025
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 10
Genadi Zhorzholiani
KO/TKO R2 · Jul 4, 2025
ARMMADA 13
Latest / Jovan Leka News
Lucas Fernando vs. Billy Elekana Set for UFC Vegas 124 at Light Heavyweight
A five-fight winner meets a three-fight UFC riser on Nov. 7 in Vegas, with Fernando 14-3 and Elekana 10-2 both hunting momentum at 205.
Sep 11, 2026
Jovan Leka Makes UFC Debut at Home in Belgrade, and Nerves Aren't Invited
The 23-year-old Serbian heavyweight (13-2, 6-fight win streak) debuts on home soil Saturday after being the only DWCS winner denied a contract last October.
Jul 29, 2026