Nikola Joksović
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Sivac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia
| Nikola Joksović | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1994 Sivac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia |
| Native name | Никола Јоксовић |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 72.8 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Novi Sad, Serbia [1] |
| Team | Borilački klub CDS Novi Sad [2] |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Nikola Joksović (Serbian: Никола Јоксовић;[3] born September 11, 1994) is a Serbian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for Brave Combat Federation. Joksović is a former FNC Welterweight champion.
Early career
Joksović made his professional debut on August 19, 2017 against Igor Cirić. Joksović won the fight via a first-round TKO.[4]
Megdan Fighting
After accumulating a record of 3–0, Joksović made his debut with Serbian promotion Megdan Fighting on June 27, 2019, where he faced Milan Radaković. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[5]
His next fight came on December 9, 2019 against Marko Radaković. Joksović won the fight via a second-round knockout.[6]
His next fight came on October 14, 2020 against Bojan Kosednar. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[7]
His last fight with the federation came on June 13, 2021 against Marko Varđan. Joksović won the fight via a second-round TKO.[8]
Ares FC and Fight Nation Championship
Joksović made his debut with French promotion Ares FC on March 10, 2022 against Karim Rabei. Rabei initially won the fight, but the result was later overturned to a no contest after Rabei failed an anti-doping test.[9]
Joksović made his debut with Croatian promotion Fight Nation Championship on July 29, 2022 against Carlo Prater. Joksović won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
His next fight came on December 23, 2022 against Jorge de Oliveira. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[11]
He returned to Ares FC on March 9, 2023 against Emmanuel Dawa. Joksović won the fight via a first-round TKO.[12]
His next fight came on May 11, 2023 against Vincent del Guerra. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[13]
FNC Welterweight champion
Joksović returned to Fight Nation Championship on September 2, 2023. He faced Marko Kisič for the vacant FNC Welterweight championship. Joksović won the fight via a second-round TKO, and thus won his first career championship.[14]
His first title defense came on November 4, 2023 against Savo Lazić. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[15]
His second and final title defense came on June 1, 2024 against Stefan Negucić. Joksović won the fight via a second-round submission.[16]
Final fights in Ares FC
Joksović returned to Ares FC on October 24, 2024 against Ramazan Mustafaev. Joksović won the fight via a third-round submission. This performance earned him his first career Submission of the Night bonus.[17]
His final fight with the federation came on June 20, 2025 against Jose Barrios Vargas. Joksović won the fight via a first-round TKO.[18]
Brave Combat Federation
Joksović signed with Bahrain-based promotion Brave Combat Federation on September 11, 2025.[19]
He made his promotional debut on February 14, 2026, against Luciano Palhano. Joksović lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision, suffering his first career defeat.[20]