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Serbian crowd gets its own UFC debut fighter versus European veteran
Alexander Poppeck (right) will make his UFC debut on Aug.1. | : PFL MMAThe Ultimate Fighting Championships upcoming visit to Serbia willsee new European talent make his Octagon debut.AlexanderPoppeck (21-5) recently signed with the UFC. The German is setto make his promotional debut against fellow UFC debutant Jovan Leka(13-2) at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 at Belgrade Arena.Jovan Leka brings a six-fight winning streak into UFC Belgradeagainst Alexander PoppeckWhile Poppeck competes at light heavyweight, he will move up toheavyweight for his upcoming bout. Notably, the 34-year-old hadsuffered a knockout loss to JamahalHill on Dana Whites Contender Series back in 2019.One of the biggest names in OktagonMMA, Poppeck is unbeaten in six outings (1 NC) since 2023, withfour finishes. Meanwhile, Leka will have the Serbian home crowdrallying behind him and is on a six-fight winning streak with fourfinishes.Leka earned a win on Contender Series last year but failed toimpress UFC CEO DanaWhite and the matchmakers. The 24-year-old then picked up twofinishes outside the promotion before the UFC Belgrade opportunitycame about.View this post on InstagramA post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope)
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