Is Nikola Jokic’s Brother Nemanja a Pro-MMA Fighter? Muay Thai, KO, Losses and All About NBA Star’s Sibling

There are several siblings who play together professionally in one particular sport. Meanwhile, some play different sports, which is where Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić comes in. The two-time NBA MVP’s brother, Nemanja Jokic, is a professional athlete as well, or, to be more exact, an MMA fighter.

Out of the three boys in the Jokic family, Nemanja is the middle child. He started his sporting career like his other siblings did, playing basketball and representing the Detroit Mercy Titans. The eldest sibling, Strahinja Jokic, played basketball in Europe, while the youngest sibling, Nikola Jokić, became a household name in the NBA. But somehow, Nemanja found himself developing an interest in another sport – MMA – and decided to become a professional fighter.

Who is Nemanja Jokic?

Nemanja Jokic is relatively new in the realm of MMA. As per certain sources, 2018 was the year he turned professional. However, unlike the well-known fighters, Nemanja has failed to stay active in this sport. The light heavyweight has so far competed only three times and has emerged victorious on all three occasions. Moreover, he is slowly making his name as a KO artist since all of his MMA wins have come from knockouts.

The middle sibling in the Jokic family has also competed in an amateur Muay Thai fight back in 2019. How did you think he won that fight? An all-impressive leg kick knockout sealed the win for Nemanja at the SCL: Army vs Marines 10 event. He is currently 38 years old and is still actively competing in mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, it seems like Nemanja isn’t the only one who can throw a fist because Strahinja Jokic recently made headlines for punching a fan. Let’s have a look at that front.

The eldest Jokic brother gets into it with a fan

Monday was a great one for the Denver Nuggets. They made an impressive comeback against the LA Lakers to win the game 110-99. Nikola Jokić starred for his team with 27 points. However, his eldest brother did not seem to be in a jolly mood. A video has surfaced online of Strahinja Jokic punching a fan in the crowd shortly after the Nuggets vs. Lakers game came to an end.

The video seemingly garnered the attention of the NBA and they have launched an investigation to find out what really went down. Some people believe that the fan who got hit may have said something distasteful to Strahinja Jokic, but until the investigation wraps up, we cannot be sure.

While the outcome of the investigation remains to be seen, we will have to wait and see what awaits in the MMA career of Nemanja Jokic. Besides, most light heavyweight fighters enter the twilight stages of their careers when they turn 38 years old, and he has not been fighting much of late. Is Nemanja planning to wrap up his MMA career? Let us know what you think in the comments section.