Nikola Joksović

Nikola Joksović
Born (1994-09-11) September 11, 1994
Sivac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia
Native nameНикола Јоксовић
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Division
Reach72.8 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofNovi Sad, Serbia [1]
TeamBorilački klub CDS Novi Sad [2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins16
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision1
Losses1
By decision1
No contests1
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.

Professional career

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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Fight Nation Championship
    • FNC Welterweight championship (One time; former)
      • Two successful title defense
  • Ares Fighting Championship
    • Submission of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches 16 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By submission 9 0
By decision 1 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–1 (1) Luciano Palhano Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 104 February 14, 2026 3 5:00 Belgrade, Serbia Super Welterweight debut.
Win 16–0 (1) Jose Barrios Vargas TKO (punches) Ares FC 32 June 20, 2025 1 1:14 Brest, France
Win 15–0 (1) Ramazan Mustafaev Submission (triangle choke) Ares FC 26 October 24, 2024 3 1:42 Aubervilliers, France Submission of the Night.
Win 14–0 (1) Stefan Negucić Submission (arm-triangle choke) FNC 17 June 1, 2024 2 5:00 Belgrade, Serbia Defended the FNC Welterweight Championship.
Win 13–0 (1) Savo Lazić Submission (rear-naked choke) FNC 13 November 4, 2023 2 3:29 Belgrade, Serbia Defended the FNC Welterweight Championship.
Win 12–0 (1) Marko Kisič TKO (punches) FNC 12 September 2, 2023 2 0:40 Pula, Croatia Won the vacant FNC Welterweight Championship.
Win 11–0 (1) Vincent del Guerra Submission (armbar) Ares FC 15 May 11, 2023 2 3:05 Paris, France
Win 10–0 (1) Emmanuel Dawa TKO (punches) Ares FC 13 March 9, 2023 1 2:55 Paris, France
Win 9–0 (1) Jorge de Oliveira Submission (arm-triangle choke) FNC 9 December 23, 2022 2 3:20 Sisak, Croatia
Win 8–0 (1) Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) FNC Armagedon 3 Semifinals July 29, 2022 3 5:00 Zabok, Croatia
NC 7–0 (1) Karim Rabei NC (overturned) Ares FC 4 March 10, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France Originally a unanimous decision win for Rabei; overturned after he tested positive for banned substance.
Win 7–0 Marko Varđan TKO (punches) Megdan Fighting 9 June 13, 2021 2 2:56 Šabac, Serbia
Win 6–0 Bojan Kosednar Submission (triangle choke) Megdan Fighting 7 October 14, 2020 2 1:31 Novi Sad, Serbia Return to Welterweight.
Win 5–0 Marko Radaković KO (punches) Megdan Fighting 6 December 9, 2019 2 0:11 Belgrade, Serbia
Win 4–0 Milan Radaković Submission (rear-naked choke) Megdan Fighting 5 June 27, 2019 2 4:01 Mitrovica, Kosovo Middleweight debut.
Win 3–0 Péter Guzsván Submission (triangle choke) Hungarian MMA Federation: 2018 WHB Magyar Profi MMA Cup April 28, 2018 3 3:06 Győr, Hungary
Win 2–0 Vladimir Cvetković Submission (triangle choke) Athletic FC 1 February 18, 2018 1 3:31 Zlatibor, Serbia
Win 1–0 Igor Cirić TKO (punches) Jedinstvo Brčko Sport Club: Brčko Fight Night 5 August 19, 2017 1 3:24 Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina Welterweight debut.

References

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