Alexander Poppeck vs Jovan Leka — Fight recap

Jovan Leka defeated Alexander Poppeck by KO/TKO in the first round at 1:22 on August 1, 2026, under referee Vladimir Badrljica. Leka's striking efficiency proved decisive in the brief encounter, landing 10 of 16 significant strikes (62%) compared to Poppeck's 8 of 18 (44%).

The decisive blow came in the form of a knockdown that Poppeck could not recover from, with Leka connecting on 8 of 13 head strikes to seal the finish. Despite Poppeck's leg strike volume—5 of 5 landed—he struggled to establish range or timing against Leka's more accurate and powerful offense.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns, keeping the action purely striking-based in a stand-up affair that favored the more precise striker. The loss marks a significant setback for Poppeck's momentum in the division.