FNC 13 at Belgrade's Pionir Arena: Joksović defends welterweight title against Lazić
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 4th, as MMA fans in Serbia and Balkans are in for an electrifying treat. For the very first time, you can witness the live action of the fastest-growing organization in Southeastern Europe at the iconic Aleksandar Nikolić Hall (Pionir).
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The miraculous photos from the monumental Pula Arena have circled the world, and there's no time to wait. After the incredible scenes in the place where gladiators once became immortal, a new spectacle is about to resonate in the Balkans. It's a rematch that's been anticipated even more than the first fight, which was the most-watched event in the Balkans with over 500,000 devices tuned in live. It's a Serbian showdown for the welterweight champion title, featuring a fighter from Belgrade's Fight Company against the champion from Novi Sad, out of Car Dušan Silni. This is what FNC 13 Belgrade brings.
On Saturday, November 4th, at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall (Pionir), fans of regional MMA will have the chance to watch the fastest-growing organization in Southeast Europe live in Serbia for the first time. First time is remembered well, so everyone will remember the co-main event and the main event of the evening. After an injury in the first match, Vaso Bakočević (34, 43-21-1) aims to retaliate against his fiercest rival, Francisco 'Croata' Barrio (34, 11-3), two years after the defeat in Šibenik. The first match shattered all known and unknown viewership records, and what will the rematch achieve
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Although it was assumed that this duo would headline the event, they will be the prelude to the fight of the night. The welterweight champion of FNC, Nikola Joksović (29, 12-1), will defend his title against - Savo Lazić (34, 11-6)! It will be a clash between two of the best Serbian clubs, and the coach from FC will show what he's prepared against the previously insurmountable tactics of coach Nemanja Milošević from CDS.
Viewers can expect many more excellent fights, and it's worth noting the match of the most popular young fighter in the Balkans, Marko Bojković (22, 4-0), as well as the professional debut of Aleksandar 'Mlata' Vukosavljević (29) and many others - full fightcard you can see below. The arrival of FNC in Serbia has been talked about for a long time, and now it's clear - it will be on November 4th. The interest in the event is enormous, so make sure to secure your ticket on time HERE.
FNC 13 Beograd
Savo Lazić (Serbia) - Nikola Joksović (Serbia) - welterweight championship fight (-77 kg)
Francisco 'Croata' Barrio (Argentina) - Vaso Bakočević (Montenegro) - catchweight (-75 kg)
Marko Bojković (Serbia) - Lucas Ananias (Brazil) - lightweight (-70 kg)
Ivica Trušček (Croatia) - Jovan Marjanović (Serbia) - catchweight (-79 kg)
Ognjen Babić (Serbia) - Axel Nobou (France) - catchweight (-80 kg)
Marina Spasić (Serbia) - Samin Kamal Beik (Italy) - catchweight (-54 kg)
Dino Suljkanović (Slovenia) - Blažo Nikolić (Montenegro) - lightweight (-70 kg)
Aleksandar Vukosavljević (Serbia) - Miladin Kolarski (Serbia) - welterweight (-77 kg)
Boris Stanić (Serbia) - Fran Luka Đurić (Croatia ) - catchweight (-68 kg)