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History Made: First Serbian Woman in UFC Octagon
1 Aug
Summary
- Milošević is the first Serbian female UFC fighter.
- She will fight in Belgrade, her parents' homeland.
- She previously won gold at IMMAF in the same city.
Jelena "Queen Beast" Milošević, a 29-year-old fighter born in Sweden to Serbian parents, is poised to make history in Belgrade. She is set to become the first Serbian woman to compete in the UFC, fulfilling a dream deeply connected to her heritage.
Milošević expressed immense joy upon receiving the call to fight in Belgrade, describing the moment as "amazing" and "very aligning." Her journey into combat sports began early, achieving black belt status in karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Her connection to Belgrade is profound; nearly three and a half years ago, she achieved a historic win at the IMMAF event held in the same city, becoming the first Serbian fighter to secure gold on home soil. This upcoming UFC fight in the same arena holds significant personal and historical importance for her and Serbian martial arts.
