Behind us are 11 incredible fights, and one thing is certain – with FNC Knockout, a new era of MMA in the Balkans has begun! We saw it all: from quick knockouts to submissions and judge's decisions, the Medulin spectacle thrilled everyone. The most dramatic moment came in the main event, where Nikola Đurđev (27, 6-3), after losing the first two rounds to Stipe 'Checkmate' Brčić (32, 11-5), pulled off a stunning comeback with his signature buggy choke just 14 seconds before the final bell.

The co-main event was just as thrilling, as former featherweight champion Daniel Bažant (33, 8-7) made a triumphant return to the FNC cage, knocking out Uroš Vesić (28, 4-5) in the second round. Another great three-round battle saw Ilija Brkan (24, 4-3) outpoint Anže Vujčić (32, 1-4) via unanimous decision.

Rok Krušić (25, 6-3) returned to the FNC cage after six years and secured a brilliant submission win over Fight of Nations finalist Vojo Katanović (23, 4-6). Nezir Seferović (27, 3-0) also impressed with a strong three-round performance against British fighter Randy Mboyo (32, 2-2). The night started strong for the home fighters as Sara Luzar Smajić (29, 5-3) won a hard-fought decision against Annabruna Radoš (33, 3-4).

The middleweight bout also went to the judges, with Nemanja Dojčinović (31, 3-0-1) earning a unanimous decision win over Sašo Klinc (34, 0-1) after previously recording the first draw in FNC history. Abdul Samed Hakić (25, 1-2) unfortunately suffered a shoulder injury, allowing Gaj Muršec (24, 2-1) to win via first-round TKO. In the prelims, Petar Blagojević (25, 1-0) made a successful pro debut by knocking out Luca Mele (26, 2-1) in the first round.

Ramiz Lupić (27, 1-1) survived an early knockdown and then secured a submission win over Jovan 'Cole' Kandić (24, 5-7). The evening opened with Akhmed Kagirov (28, 1-0), who earned a unanimous decision victory over Ruan Bremer (26, 1-3).

FNC KO 1 | Medulin

Nikola Đurđev def. Stipe Brčić via submission (buggy choke) R3, 4:46
Daniel Bažant def. Uroš Vesić via TKO (punches) R2, 1:21
Ilija Brkan def. Anže Vujčić via UD
Nezir Seferović def. Randy Mboyo via UD
Rok Krušić def. Vojo Katanović via submission (guillotine choke) R1, 2:08
Sara Luzar Smajić def. Annabruna Radoš via UD
Nemanja Dojčinović def. Sašo Klinc via UD
Gaj Muršec def. Abdul Samed Hakić via TKO (shoulder injury) R1, 0:53

Petar Blagojević def. Luca Mele via TKO (punches) R1, 1:53
Ramiz Lupić def. Jovan Kandić via submission (RNC) R1, 2:38
Akhmed Kagirov def. Ruan Bremer via UD