Get ready, fight fans—the UFC is heading to Belgrade, and they're bringing homegrown talent to the stage. The promotion has officially signed Serbian heavyweight standout Jovan Leka, and he's set to make his promotional debut on a massive homecoming card.

Scheduled for August 1 at Belgrade Arena, this UFC Fight Night event is shaping up to be a celebration of Serbian combat sports. Leka (13-2 MMA) will face Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Max Gimenis (6-2 MMA) in a heavyweight clash that promises fireworks.

Leka has been on the radar of UFC matchmakers for months, and for good reason. After competing on Dana White's Contender Series in 2025—where he earned a unanimous decision win over Azamat Nuftillaev but didn't land a contract—he kept his foot on the gas. Dominant victories in Brave CF and ARMMADA extended his winning streak to six, finally earning him that coveted UFC contract. Now, he'll walk into the Octagon with momentum and a roaring home crowd behind him.

Gimenis, meanwhile, enters with a decorated grappling resume and a reputation as a Shogun Fights standout. But his UFC debut didn't go as planned, as he was quickly finished by Josh Hokit. With five finishes in six pro wins, Gimenis will be eager to bounce back and prove he belongs among the heavyweight elite.

While the card isn't officially locked in yet, another Serbian fighter is expected to join the party. Heavy reports that Vlasto Cepo (14-3 MMA) will also make his UFC debut on the same night, facing Gilbert Urbina (7-4 MMA) in a middleweight bout.

With two local warriors stepping into the Octagon on home soil, the Belgrade event is shaping up to be an unforgettable night for Serbian MMA. Stay tuned for official announcements—and gear up to support these fighters in style.