UFC FIGHT NIGHT : MEDIC VS RODRIGUEZ

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck

EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : MEDIC VS RODRIGUEZ
DateAug 1, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueBelgrade Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 48% / 52%
Jovan Leka 53%47% Alexander Poppeck

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, August 1, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 1:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 10:00 AM
United Kingdom
Sat 6:00 PM
Central Europe
Sat 7:00 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 3:00 AM

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : MEDIC VS RODRIGUEZ. Jovan Leka enters with a 13-2-0 record and Alexander Poppeck enters with a 21-5-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck quick answers

When is Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck?

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck is listed for UFC FIGHT NIGHT : MEDIC VS RODRIGUEZ on Aug 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

What event is Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck on?

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : MEDIC VS RODRIGUEZ.

What are the records for Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck?

Jovan Leka enters with a 13-2-0 record and Alexander Poppeck enters with a 21-5-0 record.

What division is Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck?

Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck is listed as a Heavyweight fight.

Jovan Leka13-2-0Jovan Leka vs Alexander PoppeckAlexander PoppeckIronside |21-5-0
rsJovan Leka13-2-0Jovan Lekars

Fight Overview

RoundR3
Time5:00
13-2-0Record21-5-0
24Age34
6'4"Height6'2"
75"Reach-
259 lbsWeight205 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
deAlexander PoppeckIronside21-5-0deAlexander Poppeck
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Alexander Poppeck owns a 11-point Elo edge (good). Jovan Leka shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. There are no clean shared-opponent matches in tracked pro MMA history.

Full Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck comparison →

Recent form

Jovan LekaW W W W W · +70 Elo last 5
WWWWW
Alexander PoppeckW W W W W · +66 Elo last 5
WWWWW

Elo edge

Jovan Leka1675+18 last move
Alexander Poppeck1686+11 last move

Stat advantages

Jovan LekavsAlexander Poppeck
Takedown average
1vs0
Takedown defense
56%vs0%
Submission average
1vs0
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
0.60vs9.81

Finishing profile

Jovan LekaKO/TKO leads 54% of wins
Alexander PoppeckKO/TKO leads 62% of wins

Common opponents

No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.

Tale of the tape

Jovan LekaAlexander Poppeck
1.60Sig. strikes landed per min4.01
UFC heavyweight average : 3.55
75Sig. strike accuracy58
UFC heavyweight average : 49%
0.60Sig. strikes absorbed per min9.81
UFC heavyweight average : 3.83
44Sig. strike defense33
UFC heavyweight average : 51%
1Takedown average0
UFC heavyweight average : 1.55
0Takedown accuracy0
UFC heavyweight average : 36%
56Takedown defense0
UFC heavyweight average : 54%
1Submission average0
UFC heavyweight average : 0.44
7Wins by knockout13
4Wins by submission1
2Wins by decision6
0Losses by knockout1
0Losses by submission2
2Losses by decision2

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