Alexander Poppeck makes UFC debut against Jovan Leka in Belgrade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Alexander Poppeck will make his UFC debut against fellow debutant Jovan Leka at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1, held at Belgrade Arena. Poppeck, with a record of 21-5, is moving up from light heavyweight to heavyweight for this fight. Leka, who is 13-2, comes in with a six-fight winning streak and will have the advantage of a home crowd. Both fighters seek to make an impactful entrance into the UFC after gaining attention in other promotions, including Poppeck's previous appearance on Dana White's Contender Series.
- •UFC Belgrade event is scheduled for Aug. 1.
- •Poppeck moves up to heavyweight for the bout.
- •Leka holds a six-fight winning streak.
- •Both fighters are UFC debutants.
- •Poppeck's prior knockout loss was part of Dana White's Contender Series.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Serbian crowd gets its own UFC debut fighter versus European veteran
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming visit to Serbia will see new European talent make his Octagon debut.
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