Fighters » Bojan Veličković
Bojan “Serbian Steel” Veličković is a retired Serbian mixed martial artist who competed for major promotions including the UFC, PFL, and Oktagon MMA .
For a quick overview, his professional record and key details are summarized in the table below.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Professional Record | 25-13-2 (W-L-D) |
| Nickname | Serbian Steel |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (183 cm) |
| Weight Class | Welterweight (170 lbs) |
| Reach | 76.0″ (193 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Background | Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt) |
Fighter Background
Born on December 18, 1988, in Novi Sad, Serbia, Veličković began his combat sports training in judo at age ten before transitioning to Muay Thai at 14 . He started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts at 22 . Before his MMA career, he had a Muay Thai record of 14–2 and was also a gold medalist in amateur MMA at the FILA World Wrestling Federation . He turned professional in 2010 .
Career and Notable Fights
Veličković fought for many top-tier organizations during his 15-year career, with several notable performances.
- UFC Career (2016-2017): Veličković joined the UFC with a record of 13-3 . In his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 86, he defeated Alessio Di Chirico via unanimous decision . His most notable UFC victory was a knockout of Nico Musoke in the third round at UFC Fight Night 109, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus . During his UFC run, he also fought against future title contender Darren Till, losing a unanimous decision .
- Professional Fighters League (PFL) (2018-2019): Veličković participated in the inaugural PFL season’s welterweight tournament in 2018 . He advanced to the playoffs but was eliminated in the semifinals by Magomed Magomedkerimov .
- Oktagon MMA (2021-2025) & Tournament Victory: Veličković found significant success in Oktagon MMA . He challenged for the welterweight title in 2021 but lost to David Kozma via TKO . His most significant career achievement came in 2023 when he won the Oktagon Welterweight Tournament, a 16-man competition . He avenged his prior loss by knocking out David Kozma in the semifinals and then submitted Andreas Michailidis with a rear-naked choke in the finals to win the tournament and a €300,000 prize .
Career Conclusion
Veličković’s final fight was at Oktagon 72 on June 14, 2025, where he lost to Ronald Paradeiser due to a leg injury in the first round . Following this bout, he announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.
