Marina Spasić Signs with the UFC: Another Serbian Fighter Joins the World's Premier MMA Organization

The 7-1 fighter from the 'Car Dušan Silni' club has officially signed with the UFC and will make her debut at the Belgrade Arena on August 1, joining a growing contingent of Serbian talent in the world's premier MMA organization.

Belgrade, Serbia – June 26, 2026: The MMA community in Serbia is celebrating another significant milestone. Just days after the news that Miloš Janičić had signed with the UFC and would compete at the upcoming Fight Night event in Belgrade, another announcement has followed. Marina Spasić, one of Serbia's top female fighters, has officially signed a contract with the world's premier MMA organization and is expected to make her debut at the Belgrade Arena on August 1.

The confirmation came in the form of Spasić's addition to the UFC's official roster. Her profile is now visible on the UFC website and app, a clear signal that the promotion has signed the popular fighter known as 'Maki Beki'. The 7-1 fighter has been a rising force in the sport, and her arrival at the UFC marks a major step in her career.

Spasić had been scheduled to compete at a Brave CF event in Pula in September, but the offer from the UFC proved impossible to refuse. For any fighter, the opportunity to compete on the sport's biggest stage is the ultimate goal, and Spasić had been waiting for this moment. She will now step into the octagon at the Belgrade Arena, where a passionate home crowd will likely be behind her.

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[VIDEO: Marina Spasić highlights and signing announcement - UFC Belgrade promo]

The video announcement shared across social media shows Spasić's reaction to the signing, alongside clips of her most impressive victories. The UFC's promotional machine has already begun building anticipation for her debut, with the Belgrade event shaping up to be one of the most significant MMA cards in the region's history.

Her signing adds to the growing presence of Serbian fighters in the UFC. With Spasić's arrival, the 'Car Dušan Silni' club will have five fighters competing at UFC Belgrade: Aleksandar Rakić, Duško Todorović, Miloš Janičić, Vlasto Čepo, and now Marina Spasić. The achievement is a testament to the work being done by Nemanja Milošević and his team at the club, who have developed a stable of fighters capable of competing at the highest level.

For Spasić, the journey to the UFC has been one of consistent progress. Her record of seven wins and one loss reflects a fighter who has developed her skills and built a reputation in the regional and European circuits. Her style, characterized by technical striking and aggressive grappling, has made her a difficult opponent for anyone in her division.

The UFC Belgrade event is shaping up to be a historic occasion for Serbian MMA. With five local fighters on the card, including two recent signings, the event will provide a showcase for the depth of talent emerging from the country. For Spasić, the opportunity to debut in front of a home crowd is a rare privilege, and she will be determined to make an impression.

The signing of Spasić, like that of Janičić, reflects the growing international recognition of Serbian MMA. The country has produced a number of world-class fighters in recent years, and the UFC's willingness to sign Serbian talent suggests that the promotion sees potential for growth in the market. For Spasić, the challenge now is to prove that she belongs at the highest level — and to continue the upward trajectory that brought her to this point.