Now with the UFC, Serbia's Jovan Leka dreams of fighting in American arenas.

UFC Fight Night from Belgrade continues at heavyweight. Check our UFC odds series for the Leka-Poppeck prediction and pick.

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German fighter Alexander Poppeck will make his UFC debut at heavyweight against hometown favorite Jovan Leka at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 at Belgrade Arena, Sherdog reports.

Jovan Leka's win over Alexander Poppeck, UFC Fight Night 283, Belgrade Arena, Serbia. (Photos by Per Haljestam-Imagn Images; UFC) ...

Jovan Leka emerged triumphant in the battle of heavyweight newcomers at UFC Belgrade when he stopped Alexander Poppeck with a nasty kick.

The UFC is bulking up its Serbian talent pool before it sets up shop in Belgrade. A UFC Fight Night event is slated for Aug. 1 at Belgrade Arena. Home countryman Jovan Leka has signed with the ...