Is one of the Jokic brothers an MMA fighter? Looking into the NBA superstar's family
Nikola Jokic is the youngest of the three Jokic brothers and the two-time NBA MVP is among the most well-known basketball players in the league. However, not many know about the athletic accomplishments of his second eldest brother, Nemanja.
Like his siblings, Nemanja Jokic began his professional career as a hooper in college, competing as a Division 1 basketball player at the University of Detroit Mercy. Despite being the shortest of the Jokic brothers at 6’6, the middle child of the Jokic family averaged an impressive 3.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
Jokic's athletic abilities extend beyond the basketball court. The 38-year-old is also a professional fighter and made his MMA debut in 2018. While Nemanja Jokic hasn't competed recently, he remains undefeated as a mixed martial artist with a 3-0 record. Furthermore, all three of his victories came by way of knockout.
He has also competed in amateur Muay Thai, fighting William Vandervier at the SCL: Army vs. Marines 10 event in 2021. Nemanja Jokic dominated the fight before knocking his opponent out with a spectacular head kick.
Strahinja Jokic, the eldest of the three brothers, is also a basketball player and is credited for inspiring Nikola to pursue the sport. Standing at 6’8", the Serbian native played basketball in Europe for most of his career.
Jokic brothers MMA: When fans reacted to video of Nikola Jokic's elder brother brutally KO'ing opponent
The Jokic brothers are highly protective of Nikola, who plays center for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and can be seen sitting courtside supporting him during games. On one occasion in November 2021, Nikola Jokic clashed with Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris, leading to hostilities breaking out between the families of both players on social media.
Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris were both ejected from the game after the two exchanged hard fouls. https://t.co/AtOklXIU5k
As fans speculated the outcome of a potential tag-team fight between the Jokic brothers and the Morris brothers, an account on Twitter posted footage of Nemanja's KO. Fans reacted in the comments section.
This is one of the Jokic brothers?? Oh yeah Jimmy and everyone better just fall back and relax. https://t.co/OHaZqIWWqz
One fan pointed out:
"And that's not the big brother."
@OnALighter_Note And that's not the big brother
Another fan wrote:
"Didn't know one of the Jokic brothers is a kickboxer lmao."
@OnALighter_Note @The_Fat_K_I_D didn't know one of the Jokic brothers is a kickboxer lmao.
One fan joked with a meme, writing:
"Jokic after they whip on the Morris twins."
@OnALighter_Note Jokic after they whip on the Morris twins https://t.co/RBPs1V3BJ4
Another fan observed:
"This the smallest one."
@OnALighter_Note This the smallest one
One user wrote:
"It's one thing to just be all "tough guys vs tough guys!" but if they are actual trained fighters forget about it."
It's one thing to just be all "tough guys vs tough guys!" but if they are actual trained fighters forget about it
@OnALighter_Note @AllbrightNFL Yep and guess what I was the big brother.. Can’t imagine what the Joker had to withstand growing up.. Pretty sure he isn’t afraid of too much😉😊😬
@OnALighter_Note Next time Jimmy see the Morris Brothers 😂 https://t.co/3ZJc94UF03
@OnALighter_Note Morris twins would destroy all 3 of them jokers. Ring fighting isn’t street fighting. Stop the madness
@OnALighter_Note Y'all acting like the Morris twin entourage would throw hands. Uh na... They ain't throwing hands 🔫🔫