Learn more about Damir Hadžović's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2009
- Has won ten of his last 14
- Holds win over UFC vet John Maguire. Has lost to UFC vets Krzysztof Jotko and Andreas Stahl
- Four first round finishes
- Seven wins by KO, three by submission (Armbar, brabo choke, RNC)
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Hadzovic won a three round unanimous decision over Yancy Medeiros
UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Hadzovic was submitted by Renato Moicano via rear naked choke at :44 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/1/19) Hadzovic lost a three round unanimous decision to Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night (2/23/19) Hadzovic stopped Marco Polo Reyes via strikes at 2:03 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (7/22/18) Hadzovic won a three round split decision over Nick Hein
UFC Fight Night (2/3/18) Hadzovic lost a three round unanimous decision to Alan Patrick
UFC Fight Night (5/28/17) Hadzovic knocked out Marcin Held at :07 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (4/10/16) Hadzovic was knocked out by Mairbek Taisumov at 3:44 of the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: Pads and technique in the morning. Sparring, Cardio, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing in the evening. It depends on the day.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I just tried it once with a friend. I was a bodybuilder at that point, and this small guy submitted me and owned me on the mats, so I had to learn this MMA, and that's how I fell in love with the sport.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am a purple belt in BJJ, but never really trained with a GI. I could have been a black belt now if I just trained BJJ.
Do you have any heroes? My parents.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I am proud of myself to achieve and come this far after nine years of training MMA. I am the number three guy from Denmark and number four from Bosnia to ever come in the UFC, so it is a big deal for me. All my hard work and dedication paid off and now I share the scene with the best fighters in the world in the most prestigious organization.
What was your job before you started fighting? Factory worker, bouncer, MMA referee/judge
Favorite grappling technique: Love most of them
Favorite Striking technique: Liver shot, head shot - I have too many favorites
