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{{Short description|Bosnian-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
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| name = Mirsad Bektić
| name = Mirsad Bektić
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| birth_place = [[Srebrenica]], [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]] (today [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]])
| birth_place = [[Srebrenica]], [[SR Bosnia]], [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]]<br>{{small|(now [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]])}}
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| residence = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States
| residence = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States
| nationality = Bosnian / American
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=8}}
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| weight_lb = 145
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| weight_class = [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]<br>[[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]]
| reach_in = 70
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| reach_footnote = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-goiania-2015/printFightCard|title=Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Condit vs. Alves|publisher=UFC.com|accessdate=May 30, 2015}}</ref>
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| style = [[Freestyle Wrestling]], [[Boxing]], [[Karate]]
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| fighting_out_of = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| fighting_out_of = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| team = [[American Top Team]] (2011–2017)<ref name=mmaf18>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/15/17478376/mirsad-bektic-explains-how-loss-to-darren-elkins-motivated-move-to-tristar|title=Mirsad Bektic explains how loss to Darren Elkins motivated move to Tristar|author=Peter Carroll|date=July 15, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> <br /> [[Tristar Gym]] (2017–present)<ref name=mmaf18 /> <br/> Relentless MMA{{cn|date=September 2020}}
| team = [[American Top Team]] (2011–2017)<ref name=mmaf18>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/15/17478376/mirsad-bektic-explains-how-loss-to-darren-elkins-motivated-move-to-tristar|title=Mirsad Bektic explains how loss to Darren Elkins motivated move to Tristar|author=Peter Carroll|date=July 15, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> <br /> [[Tristar Gym]] (2017–2021)<ref name=mmaf18 /> <br/> Relentless MMA{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| years_active = 2011–2021
| mma_kowin = 6
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| mma_subwin = 3
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'''Mirsad Bektić''' ([[Bosnian Cyrillic]]: Мирсад Бектић, born February 16, 1991)<ref name=birthname>[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2020_Results/09-19-20MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 19, 2020]</ref> is a Bosnian-American professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC)
'''Mirsad Bektić''' (born February 16, 1991)<ref name=birthname>[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2020_Results/09-19-20MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 19, 2020]</ref> is a Bosnian-born American retired professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competed in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC)


==Background==
==Background==
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<!--The Yugoslav Civil Wars were fought over religion and ethnicity. Please do not remove mention of either, as it is a relevant part of the subject biography. His parents belonged to the the Muslim Bosniak community, as per provided citations, most notably the Sherdog biographical article. See also articles on the 'Bosnian War' and 'Srebrenica Massacre' on Wikipedia.-->
<!--The Yugoslav Civil Wars were fought over religion and ethnicity. Please do not remove mention of either, as it is a relevant part of the subject biography. His parents belonged to the the Muslim Bosniak community, as per provided citations, most notably the Sherdog biographical article. See also articles on the 'Bosnian War' and 'Srebrenica Massacre' on Wikipedia.-->


Mirsad Bektić was born on February 16, 1991, to [[Bosnian Muslim]] parents in the eastern Bosnian town of [[Srebrenica]] in the [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (present-day [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]) amid [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia#Dissolution and war|the breakup]] of Yugoslavia. At the age of three, he relocated to Italy with his mother Suada and his siblings fleeing the [[Bosnian War]], a conflict which claimed the lives of his maternal grandparents and several relatives.<ref name="scars">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/The-Permanent-Scars-of-Mirsad-Bektic-90841|title=The Permanent Scars of Mirsad Bektic|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 19, 2015|accessdate=August 19, 2015|author=Joseph Santoliquito}}</ref> The family moved again for a five-year stay in Germany.<ref name="BHD"/> Bektić moved to the United States at age nine,<ref name="LSE"/> where his family settled in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]].<ref name="BHD">{{cite web|url=http://bhdragons.com/mirsad-bektic-mma-star-making/ |title=Mirsad Bektic: MMA Star in the Making |website=bhdragons.com |author=Damir Uzunic |date=January 26, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226194049/http://bhdragons.com/mirsad-bektic-mma-star-making/ |archivedate=February 26, 2015 }}</ref> He has two older brothers and a younger sister. Bektić went to Irving Middle School, and graduated from [[Lincoln Southeast High School]].<ref name="LSE">{{cite web|url=http://journalstar.com/sports/local/other-sports/lse-grad-bektic-ready-to-climb-higher-in-ufc/article_41ae4311-c368-508e-8f99-971a1ce51c60.html |title=LSE grad Bektic ready to climb higher in UFC |publisher=[[Lincoln Journal Star]] |author=Ken Hambelton |date=November 5, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207112210/http://journalstar.com/sports/local/other-sports/lse-grad-bektic-ready-to-climb-higher-in-ufc/article_41ae4311-c368-508e-8f99-971a1ce51c60.html |archivedate=December 7, 2016 }}</ref> He began training in [[karate]] at the age of 13 and later [[Boxing|boxed]] for one and a half years<ref>{{Cite web|last=SCHWANINGER|first=MARK|title=Bektic feels at home in MMA and boxing|url=https://journalstar.com/niche/star-city-health/inspiration/bektic-feels-at-home-in-mma-and-boxing/article_3c095029-62ea-510d-9911-a6a591565baa.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=JournalStar.com|language=en}}</ref> after moving to the United States before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2008.<ref name="prospect"/>
Mirsad Bektić was born on February 16, 1991, to [[Bosnian Muslim]] parents in the eastern Bosnian town of [[Srebrenica]] in the [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (present-day [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]) amid [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia#Dissolution and war|the breakup]] of Yugoslavia. At the age of three, he relocated to Italy with his mother Suada and his siblings fleeing the [[Bosnian War]], a conflict which claimed the lives of his maternal grandparents and several relatives.<ref name="scars">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/The-Permanent-Scars-of-Mirsad-Bektic-90841|title=The Permanent Scars of Mirsad Bektic|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 19, 2015|accessdate=August 19, 2015|author=Joseph Santoliquito}}</ref> The family moved again for a five-year stay in Germany.<ref name="BHD"/> Bektić moved to the United States at age nine,<ref name="LSE"/> where his family settled in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]].<ref name="BHD">{{cite web|url=http://bhdragons.com/mirsad-bektic-mma-star-making/ |title=Mirsad Bektic: MMA Star in the Making |website=bhdragons.com |author=Damir Uzunic |date=January 26, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226194049/http://bhdragons.com/mirsad-bektic-mma-star-making/ |archivedate=February 26, 2015 }}</ref> He has two older brothers and a younger sister. Bektić went to Irving Middle School, and graduated from [[Lincoln Southeast High School]].<ref name="LSE">{{cite web|url=http://journalstar.com/sports/local/other-sports/lse-grad-bektic-ready-to-climb-higher-in-ufc/article_41ae4311-c368-508e-8f99-971a1ce51c60.html |title=LSE grad Bektic ready to climb higher in UFC |publisher=[[Lincoln Journal Star]] |author=Ken Hambelton |date=November 5, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207112210/http://journalstar.com/sports/local/other-sports/lse-grad-bektic-ready-to-climb-higher-in-ufc/article_41ae4311-c368-508e-8f99-971a1ce51c60.html |archivedate=December 7, 2016 }}</ref> He began training in [[karate]] at the age of 13 and later [[Boxing|boxed]] for one and a half years<ref>{{Cite web|last=SCHWANINGER|first=MARK|title=Bektic feels at home in MMA and boxing|url=https://journalstar.com/niche/star-city-health/inspiration/bektic-feels-at-home-in-mma-and-boxing/article_3c095029-62ea-510d-9911-a6a591565baa.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=JournalStar.com|language=en}}</ref> before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2008.<ref name="prospect"/>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
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=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
Bektić made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer [[Chas Skelly]] on April 19, 2014 at [[UFC on Fox 11]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/undefeated-featherweights-mirsad-bektic-chas-skelly-meet-at-ufc-on-fox-11/|title=Undefeated featherweights Mirsad Bektic, Chas Skelly meet at UFC on FOX 11|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2014-04-09|date=2014-03-21}}</ref> Bektić won the back and forth fight via majority decision. The fight was nearly stopped in the second round as Skelly landed a pair of illegal knees as Bektić was grounded against the cage, prompting the referee to deduct a point and allow him five minutes to recover. Bektić clearly was hurt and wobbled as he returned to his feet but was able to continue after a brief break.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-on-fox-11-results-photos-mirsad-bektic-survives-illegal-knee-tops-chas-skelly|title=UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Mirsad Bektic survives illegal knee, tops Chas Skelly|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|accessdate=2014-04-19|date=2014-04-19}}</ref>
Bektić made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer [[Chas Skelly]] on April 19, 2014, at [[UFC on Fox 11]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/undefeated-featherweights-mirsad-bektic-chas-skelly-meet-at-ufc-on-fox-11/|title=Undefeated featherweights Mirsad Bektic, Chas Skelly meet at UFC on FOX 11|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2014-04-09|date=2014-03-21}}</ref> Bektić won the back and forth fight via majority decision. The fight was nearly stopped in the second round as Skelly landed a pair of illegal knees as Bektić was grounded against the cage, prompting the referee to deduct a point and allow him five minutes to recover. Bektić clearly was hurt and wobbled as he returned to his feet but was able to continue after a brief break.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-on-fox-11-results-photos-mirsad-bektic-survives-illegal-knee-tops-chas-skelly|title=UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Mirsad Bektic survives illegal knee, tops Chas Skelly|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|accessdate=2014-04-19|date=2014-04-19}}</ref>


Bektić was expected to face [[Ernest Chavez (fighter)|Ernest Chavez]] on August 23, 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 49]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fansided.com/2014/06/22/ernest-chavez-vs-mirsad-bektic-ufc-fight-night-49/|title=Ernest Chavez vs. Mirsad Bektic on for UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=fansided.com|author=Sean Ross Sapp|date=2014-06-22|accessdate=2014-06-22}}</ref> However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Max Holloway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/105003/max-holloway-steps-chavez-will-fight-mirsad-bektic-ufc-fight-night-49/|title=Max Holloway steps in for Ernest Chavez & will fight Mirsad Bektic at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|author=Andrew Ravens|date=2014-07-11|accessdate=2014-07-11}}</ref> In turn, Bektić pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard.<ref name="BekticOut">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/mirsad-bektic-out-newcomer-clay-collard-meets-max-holloway-at-ufc-fight-night-49|title=Mirsad Bektic out, newcomer Clay Collard meets Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-08-18|accessdate=2014-08-18}}</ref>
Bektić was expected to face [[Ernest Chavez (fighter)|Ernest Chavez]] on August 23, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 49]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fansided.com/2014/06/22/ernest-chavez-vs-mirsad-bektic-ufc-fight-night-49/|title=Ernest Chavez vs. Mirsad Bektic on for UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=fansided.com|author=Sean Ross Sapp|date=2014-06-22|accessdate=2014-06-22}}</ref> However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Max Holloway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/105003/max-holloway-steps-chavez-will-fight-mirsad-bektic-ufc-fight-night-49/|title=Max Holloway steps in for Ernest Chavez & will fight Mirsad Bektic at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|author=Andrew Ravens|date=2014-07-11|accessdate=2014-07-11}}</ref> In turn, Bektić pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer [[Clay Collard]].<ref name="BekticOut">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/mirsad-bektic-out-newcomer-clay-collard-meets-max-holloway-at-ufc-fight-night-49|title=Mirsad Bektic out, newcomer Clay Collard meets Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-08-18|accessdate=2014-08-18}}</ref>


Bektić was expected to face Alan Omer on January 24, 2015 at [[UFC on Fox 14]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/mirsad-bektic-vs-alan-omer-added-to-ufc-on-fox-14-in-sweden|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Alan Omer added to UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=December 3, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> However, Omer pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Paul Redmond.<ref name="OmerOut">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/paul-redmond-replaces-alan-omer-at-ufc-on-fox-14-in-stockholm|title=Paul Redmond replaces Alan Omer at UFC on FOX 14 in Stockholm |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Bektić won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-on-fox-14-results-paul-redmond-has-no-answers-for-dominant-mirsad-bektic|title=UFC on FOX 14 results: Paul Redmond has no answers for dominant Mirsad Bektic|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-01-24|accessdate=2015-01-24|author=Steven Marrocco}}</ref>
Bektić was expected to face Alan Omer on January 24, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox 14]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/mirsad-bektic-vs-alan-omer-added-to-ufc-on-fox-14-in-sweden|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Alan Omer added to UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=December 3, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> However, Omer pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Paul Redmond.<ref name="OmerOut">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/paul-redmond-replaces-alan-omer-at-ufc-on-fox-14-in-stockholm|title=Paul Redmond replaces Alan Omer at UFC on FOX 14 in Stockholm |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Bektić won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-on-fox-14-results-paul-redmond-has-no-answers-for-dominant-mirsad-bektic|title=UFC on FOX 14 results: Paul Redmond has no answers for dominant Mirsad Bektic|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-01-24|accessdate=2015-01-24|author=Steven Marrocco}}</ref>


Bektić was expected to face [[Renato Moicano]] on May 30, 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 67]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8366825/mirsad-bektic-vs-renato-carneiro-official-for-ufc-fight-night-67-in|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Renato Carneiro official for UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-04-07|accessdate=2015-04-07|author=Guilherme Cruz}}</ref> However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in late April and was replaced by [[Lucas Martins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/lucas-martins-replaces-renato-moicano-at-ufc-fight-night-67-in-brazil|title=Lucas Martins replaces Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-04|accessdate=2015-05-04|author=Staff}}</ref> Bektić won the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-67-results-mirsad-bektic-brutalizes-lucas-martins-stays-unbeaten|title=UFC Fight Night 67 results: Mirsad Bektic brutalizes Lucas Martins, stays unbeaten|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-30|accessdate=2015-05-30|author=Steven Marrocco}}</ref>
Bektić was expected to face [[Renato Moicano]] on May 30, 2015, at [[UFC Fight Night 67]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8366825/mirsad-bektic-vs-renato-carneiro-official-for-ufc-fight-night-67-in|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Renato Carneiro official for UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-04-07|accessdate=2015-04-07|author=Guilherme Cruz}}</ref> However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in late April and was replaced by [[Lucas Martins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/lucas-martins-replaces-renato-moicano-at-ufc-fight-night-67-in-brazil|title=Lucas Martins replaces Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-04|accessdate=2015-05-04|author=Staff}}</ref> Bektić won the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-67-results-mirsad-bektic-brutalizes-lucas-martins-stays-unbeaten|title=UFC Fight Night 67 results: Mirsad Bektic brutalizes Lucas Martins, stays unbeaten|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-30|accessdate=2015-05-30|author=Steven Marrocco}}</ref>


Bektić was expected to face [[Tatsuya Kawajiri]] on December 11, 2015 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber#The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2015/09/mirsad-bektic-vs-tatsuya-kawajiri-justin-scoggins-vs-joby-sanchez-booked-for-tuf-22-finale/|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri booked for TUF 22 Finale|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|date=2015-09-10|accessdate=2015-09-10}}</ref> However, Bektić pulled out of the fight on November 27 citing injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/reports-mirsad-bektic-out-vs-tatsuya-kawajiri-at-tuf-22-finale-in-las-vegas|title=Mirsad Bektic out vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri at TUF 22 Finale in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-11-27|accessdate=2015-11-27}}</ref>
Bektić was expected to face [[Tatsuya Kawajiri]] on December 11, 2015, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber#The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2015/09/mirsad-bektic-vs-tatsuya-kawajiri-justin-scoggins-vs-joby-sanchez-booked-for-tuf-22-finale/|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri booked for TUF 22 Finale|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|date=2015-09-10|accessdate=2015-09-10}}</ref> However, Bektić pulled out of the fight on November 27 citing injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/reports-mirsad-bektic-out-vs-tatsuya-kawajiri-at-tuf-22-finale-in-las-vegas|title=Mirsad Bektic out vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri at TUF 22 Finale in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-11-27|accessdate=2015-11-27}}</ref>


Bektić was expected to face [[Arnold Allen (fighter)|Arnold Allen]] on October 8, 2016 at [[UFC 204]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/mirsad-bektic-vs-arnold-allen-slated-for-ufc-204-in-england|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Arnold Allen slated for UFC 204 in England|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-25|accessdate=2016-08-25}}</ref> However, Allen pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by [[Russell Doane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/russell-doane-steps-in-to-face-mirsad-bektic-on-five-days-notice-at-ufc-204|title=Russell Doane steps in to face Mirsad Bektic on five days' notice at UFC 204|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-04|accessdate=2016-10-04}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/ufc-204-results-mirsad-bektic-makes-easy-work-of-russell-doane-taps-short-notice-foe-in-first|title=UFC 204 results: Mirsad Bektic makes easy work of Russell Doane, taps short-notice foe in first|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-10-08|accessdate=2016-10-08}}</ref>
Bektić was expected to face [[Arnold Allen (fighter)|Arnold Allen]] on October 8, 2016, at [[UFC 204]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/mirsad-bektic-vs-arnold-allen-slated-for-ufc-204-in-england|title=Mirsad Bektic vs. Arnold Allen slated for UFC 204 in England|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-25|accessdate=2016-08-25}}</ref> However, Allen pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by [[Russell Doane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/russell-doane-steps-in-to-face-mirsad-bektic-on-five-days-notice-at-ufc-204|title=Russell Doane steps in to face Mirsad Bektic on five days' notice at UFC 204|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-04|accessdate=2016-10-04}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/ufc-204-results-mirsad-bektic-makes-easy-work-of-russell-doane-taps-short-notice-foe-in-first|title=UFC 204 results: Mirsad Bektic makes easy work of Russell Doane, taps short-notice foe in first|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-10-08|accessdate=2016-10-08}}</ref>


Bektić faced [[Darren Elkins]] on March 4, 2017 at [[UFC 209]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamad.com/2017/01/03/darren-elkins-vs-mirsad-bektic-added-to-ufc-209/|title=Darren Elkins vs. Mirsad Bektic added to UFC 209|publisher=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2016-01-03|accessdate=2016-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104162716/http://www.mmamad.com/2017/01/03/darren-elkins-vs-mirsad-bektic-added-to-ufc-209/|archive-date=2017-01-04|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite completely dominating the first two rounds, he lost the fight by knockout due to punches and a head kick.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/4/14818042/ufc-209-results-darren-elkins-stops-mirsad-bektic-in-thrilling-comeback|title=UFC 209 results: Darren Elkins stops Mirsad Bektic in thrilling comeback|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2017-03-04|accessdate=2017-03-04}}</ref>
Bektić faced [[Darren Elkins]] on March 4, 2017, at [[UFC 209]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamad.com/2017/01/03/darren-elkins-vs-mirsad-bektic-added-to-ufc-209/|title=Darren Elkins vs. Mirsad Bektic added to UFC 209|publisher=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2016-01-03|accessdate=2016-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104162716/http://www.mmamad.com/2017/01/03/darren-elkins-vs-mirsad-bektic-added-to-ufc-209/|archive-date=2017-01-04|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite completely dominating the first two rounds, he lost the fight by knockout due to punches and a head kick.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/4/14818042/ufc-209-results-darren-elkins-stops-mirsad-bektic-in-thrilling-comeback|title=UFC 209 results: Darren Elkins stops Mirsad Bektic in thrilling comeback|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2017-03-04|accessdate=2017-03-04}}</ref>


Bektić faced [[Godofredo Pepey]] on January 27, 2018 at [[UFC on Fox 27]].<ref name="twomore">{{cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/other-sports/article190840814.html|title=With new additions, UFC Fight Night Charlotte now boasts 11 bouts|publisher=charlotteobserver.com|author=Théoden Janes|date=2017-12-20|accessdate=2017-12-20}}</ref> He won the fight in the first round via body punch.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-on-fox-27-results-mirsad-bektic-takes-out-godofredo-pepey-with-vicious-body-shot|title=UFC on FOX 27 results: Mirsad Bektic takes out Godofredo Pepey with vicious body shot|website=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2018-01-27|accessdate=2018-01-27}}</ref> This win earned him a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-on-fox-27-bonuses-ronaldo-souza-mirsad-bektic-drew-dober-frank-camacho-mma-charlotte|title=UFC on FOX 27 bonuses: 'Jacare' Souza gets an extra $50,000 for his head-kick KO|date=2018-01-28|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
Bektić faced [[Godofredo Pepey]] on January 27, 2018, at [[UFC on Fox 27]].<ref name="twomore">{{cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/other-sports/article190840814.html|title=With new additions, UFC Fight Night Charlotte now boasts 11 bouts|publisher=charlotteobserver.com|author=Théoden Janes|date=2017-12-20|accessdate=2017-12-20}}</ref> He won the fight in the first round via body punch.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-on-fox-27-results-mirsad-bektic-takes-out-godofredo-pepey-with-vicious-body-shot|title=UFC on FOX 27 results: Mirsad Bektic takes out Godofredo Pepey with vicious body shot|website=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2018-01-27|accessdate=2018-01-27}}</ref> This win earned him a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-on-fox-27-bonuses-ronaldo-souza-mirsad-bektic-drew-dober-frank-camacho-mma-charlotte|title=UFC on FOX 27 bonuses: 'Jacare' Souza gets an extra $50,000 for his head-kick KO|date=2018-01-28|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-28|language=en-US}}</ref>


Bektić faced [[Ricardo Lamas]] on June 9, 2018 at [[UFC 225]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/featherweightclash-tussen-ricardo-lamas-en-mirsad-bektic-tijdens-ufc-225-in-chicago/|title=Featherweightclash tussen Ricardo Lamas en Mirsad Bektic tijdens UFC 225 in Chicago|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-07}}</ref> He won the fight by split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ufc-225-results-mirsad-bektic-stifles-ricardo-lamas-takes-home-hard-fought-split-call|title=UFC 225 results: Mirsad Bektic stifles Ricardo Lamas, takes home hard-fought split call|date=2018-06-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
Bektić faced [[Ricardo Lamas]] on June 9, 2018, at [[UFC 225]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/featherweightclash-tussen-ricardo-lamas-en-mirsad-bektic-tijdens-ufc-225-in-chicago/|title=Featherweightclash tussen Ricardo Lamas en Mirsad Bektic tijdens UFC 225 in Chicago|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-07}}</ref> He won the fight by split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ufc-225-results-mirsad-bektic-stifles-ricardo-lamas-takes-home-hard-fought-split-call|title=UFC 225 results: Mirsad Bektic stifles Ricardo Lamas, takes home hard-fought split call|date=2018-06-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-10|language=en-US}}</ref>


Bektić was scheduled to face [[Renato Moicano]] on December 8, 2018 at [[UFC 231]], however on November 15, 2018, it was reported that Bektić was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/renato-moicano-encara-o-bosnio-mirsad-bektic-no-ufc-231-em-toronto-de-olho-no-cinturao.ghtml|title=Renato Moicano encara o bósnio Mirsad Bektic no UFC 231, em Toronto, de olho no cinturão|work=Sportv|access-date=2018-10-23|language=pt-BR}}</ref>
Bektić was scheduled to face [[Renato Moicano]] on December 8, 2018, at [[UFC 231]], however on November 15, 2018, it was reported that Bektić was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/renato-moicano-encara-o-bosnio-mirsad-bektic-no-ufc-231-em-toronto-de-olho-no-cinturao.ghtml|title=Renato Moicano encara o bósnio Mirsad Bektic no UFC 231, em Toronto, de olho no cinturão|work=Sportv|access-date=2018-10-23|language=pt-BR}}</ref>


Bektić faced [[Josh Emmett]] on July 13, 2019 at [[UFC Fight Night 155]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://readmma.com/2019/05/27/josh-emmett-vs-mirsad-bektic-scheduled-for-ufc-fight-night-155/|title=Josh Emmett vs. Mirsad Bektic scheduled for UFC Fight Night 155|last=Harper|first=Graeme|date=2019-05-27|website=readmma.com|access-date=2019-05-27}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/07/13/ufc-sacramento-josh-emmett-secures-another-ko-victory/|title=UFC Sacramento: Josh Emmett secures another KO victory|date=2019-07-13|website=FanSided|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-14}}</ref>
Bektić faced [[Josh Emmett]] on July 13, 2019, at [[UFC Fight Night 155]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://readmma.com/2019/05/27/josh-emmett-vs-mirsad-bektic-scheduled-for-ufc-fight-night-155/|title=Josh Emmett vs. Mirsad Bektic scheduled for UFC Fight Night 155|last=Harper|first=Graeme|date=2019-05-27|website=readmma.com|access-date=2019-05-27}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/07/13/ufc-sacramento-josh-emmett-secures-another-ko-victory/|title=UFC Sacramento: Josh Emmett secures another KO victory|date=2019-07-13|website=FanSided|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-14}}</ref>


Bektić faced [[Dan Ige]] on February 8, 2020 at [[UFC 247]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/featherweights-dan-ige-en-mirsad-bektic-treffen-elkaar-tijdens-evenement-in-februari-2020/|title=Featherweights Dan Ige en Mirsad Bektic treffen elkaar tijdens evenement in Februari 2020|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> He lost the fight via a split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/08/ufc-247-results-dan-ige/|title=UFC 247 Results: Dan Ige Gets Close Win Over Mirsad Bektic|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-02-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>
Bektić faced [[Dan Ige]] on February 8, 2020, at [[UFC 247]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/featherweights-dan-ige-en-mirsad-bektic-treffen-elkaar-tijdens-evenement-in-februari-2020/|title=Featherweights Dan Ige en Mirsad Bektic treffen elkaar tijdens evenement in Februari 2020|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> He lost the fight via a split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/08/ufc-247-results-dan-ige/|title=UFC 247 Results: Dan Ige Gets Close Win Over Mirsad Bektic|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-02-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>


Bektić was scheduled to face [[Luiz Eduardo Garagorri]] on September 26, 2020 at [[UFC Fight Night 178]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-08-07|title=Mirsad Bektic treft Luiz Eduardo Garagorri tijdens UFC evenement op 26 september|url=https://mmadna.nl/mirsad-bektic-treft-luiz-eduardo-garagorri-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-26-september/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> However on September 15, Garagorri was pulled from the fight after [[COVID-19 testing|testing positive for COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Luiz-Eduardo-Garagorri-Mirsad-Bektic-Match-Scratched-From-UFC-Fight-Night-178-175151|title=Luiz Eduardo Garagorri-Mirsad Bektic match scratched from UFC Fight Night 178|author=Tudor Leonte|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2020-09-15|access-date=2020-09-15}}</ref>Returning veteran [[Damon Jackson]] would step up to face Bektić.<ref name="DamonJackson">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/eduardo-garagorri-out-damon-jackson-vs-mirsad-bektic-ufc-espn-plus-36-fight-booking-mma|title=With Eduardo Garagorri out, Damon Jackson steps in to face Mirsad Bektic at UFC on ESPN+ 36|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-09-17|access-date=2020-09-17}}</ref> He lost the fight via a submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-09-19|title=UFC Vegas 11 Results: Fired Up Damon Jackson Submits Mirsad Bektic in Return|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/19/ufc-vegas-11-results-mirsad-bektic-vs-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Bektić was scheduled to face [[Luiz Eduardo Garagorri]] on September 26, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night 178]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-08-07|title=Mirsad Bektic treft Luiz Eduardo Garagorri tijdens UFC evenement op 26 september|url=https://mmadna.nl/mirsad-bektic-treft-luiz-eduardo-garagorri-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-26-september/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> However on September 15, Garagorri was pulled from the fight after [[COVID-19 testing|testing positive for COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Luiz-Eduardo-Garagorri-Mirsad-Bektic-Match-Scratched-From-UFC-Fight-Night-178-175151|title=Luiz Eduardo Garagorri-Mirsad Bektic match scratched from UFC Fight Night 178|author=Tudor Leonte|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2020-09-15|access-date=2020-09-15}}</ref> Returning veteran [[Damon Jackson]] would step up to face Bektić.<ref name="DamonJackson">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/eduardo-garagorri-out-damon-jackson-vs-mirsad-bektic-ufc-espn-plus-36-fight-booking-mma|title=With Eduardo Garagorri out, Damon Jackson steps in to face Mirsad Bektic at UFC on ESPN+ 36|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-09-17|access-date=2020-09-17}}</ref> He lost the fight via a submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-09-19|title=UFC Vegas 11 Results: Fired Up Damon Jackson Submits Mirsad Bektic in Return|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/19/ufc-vegas-11-results-mirsad-bektic-vs-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

On July 13, 2021, Bektić announced his retirement from MMA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Neočekivani potez Mirsada Bektića: Završio MMA karijeru?|url=https://sportsport.ba/borilacki-sport/mirsad-bektic-mma-kraj-karijere/403531|access-date=2021-07-13|website=SportSport.ba|language=hr}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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|align=center| 9–0
|align=center| 9–0
|[[Paul Redmond]]
|Paul Redmond
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson]]
|[[UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson]]
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|align=center| 7–0
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|[[Joe Pearson (fighter)|Joe Pearson]]
|Joe Pearson
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|VFC 41
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|align=center| 3–0
|[[Cody Carrillo]]
|Cody Carrillo
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| Submission (rear-naked choke)
||[[Titan Fighting Championships|Titan FC 21]]
||[[Titan Fighting Championships|Titan FC 21]]
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]


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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{UFC|mirsad-bektic}}
* {{Sherdog|59766}}
* {{Sherdog|59766}}


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Mirsad Bektić
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 33)
Srebrenica, SR Bosnia, SFR Yugoslavia
(now Bosnia and Herzegovina)
ResidenceChicago, Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMontreal, Quebec, Canada
TeamAmerican Top Team (2011–2017)[2]
Tristar Gym (2017–2021)[2]
Relentless MMA[citation needed]
Years active2011–2021
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mirsad Bektić (born February 16, 1991)[3] is a Bosnian-born American retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Background

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See also: Srebrenica Massacre and Bosnian War

Mirsad Bektić was born on February 16, 1991, to Bosnian Muslim parents in the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina) amid the breakup of Yugoslavia. At the age of three, he relocated to Italy with his mother Suada and his siblings fleeing the Bosnian War, a conflict which claimed the lives of his maternal grandparents and several relatives.[4] The family moved again for a five-year stay in Germany.[5] Bektić moved to the United States at age nine,[6] where his family settled in Lincoln, Nebraska.[5] He has two older brothers and a younger sister. Bektić went to Irving Middle School, and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School.[6] He began training in karate at the age of 13 and later boxed for one and a half years[7] before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2008.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Bektić made his professional debut in 2011, competing primarily in regional promotions across the Central United States where he compiled an undefeated record of 7–0 before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[9] Prior to being signed by the UFC, Bektić was touted by notable publication BloodyElbow.com who listed Bektić at #1 in its "MMA's Top 25 Prospects" list in 2014.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Bektić made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Chas Skelly on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11.[10] Bektić won the back and forth fight via majority decision. The fight was nearly stopped in the second round as Skelly landed a pair of illegal knees as Bektić was grounded against the cage, prompting the referee to deduct a point and allow him five minutes to recover. Bektić clearly was hurt and wobbled as he returned to his feet but was able to continue after a brief break.[11]

Bektić was expected to face Ernest Chavez on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49.[12] However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[13] In turn, Bektić pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard.[14]

Bektić was expected to face Alan Omer on January 24, 2015, at UFC on Fox 14.[15] However, Omer pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Paul Redmond.[16] Bektić won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Bektić was expected to face Renato Moicano on May 30, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 67.[18] However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in late April and was replaced by Lucas Martins.[19] Bektić won the fight via TKO in the second round.[20]

Bektić was expected to face Tatsuya Kawajiri on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[21] However, Bektić pulled out of the fight on November 27 citing injury.[22]

Bektić was expected to face Arnold Allen on October 8, 2016, at UFC 204.[23] However, Allen pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by Russell Doane.[24] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[25]

Bektić faced Darren Elkins on March 4, 2017, at UFC 209.[26] Despite completely dominating the first two rounds, he lost the fight by knockout due to punches and a head kick.[27]

Bektić faced Godofredo Pepey on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox 27.[28] He won the fight in the first round via body punch.[29] This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[30]

Bektić faced Ricardo Lamas on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.[31] He won the fight by split decision.[32]

Bektić was scheduled to face Renato Moicano on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231, however on November 15, 2018, it was reported that Bektić was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury.[33]

Bektić faced Josh Emmett on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[34] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[35]

Bektić faced Dan Ige on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.[36] He lost the fight via a split decision.[37]

Bektić was scheduled to face Luiz Eduardo Garagorri on September 26, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 178.[38] However on September 15, Garagorri was pulled from the fight after testing positive for COVID-19.[39] Returning veteran Damon Jackson would step up to face Bektić.[40] He lost the fight via a submission in round three.[41]

On July 13, 2021, Bektić announced his retirement from MMA.[42]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 6 2
By submission 3 1
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–4 Damon Jackson Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 3 1:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–3 Dan Ige Decision (split) UFC 247 February 8, 2020 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 13–2 Josh Emmett TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 2019 1 4:25 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 13–1 Ricardo Lamas Decision (split) UFC 225 June 9, 2018 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 12–1 Godofredo Pepey TKO (punch to the body) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 1 2:47 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–1 Darren Elkins KO (punches) UFC 209 March 4, 2017 3 3:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Russell Doane Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 204 October 8, 2016 1 4:22 Manchester, England
Win 10–0 Lucas Martins TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves May 30, 2015 2 0:30 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 9–0 Paul Redmond Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson January 24, 2015 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Catchweight (149 lb) bout; Redmond missed weight.
Win 8–0 Chas Skelly Decision (majority) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Joe Pearson TKO (punches) VFC 41 December 14, 2013 1 1:32 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Win 6–0 Nick Macias TKO (punches) RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes March 22, 2013 1 1:57 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 5–0 Doug Jenkins Decision (unanimous) RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi November 30, 2012 3 5:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 4–0 Willie Mack TKO (punches) Titan FC 22 May 25, 2012 2 0:27 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 3–0 Cody Carrillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 21 March 2, 2012 3 3:12 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 2–0 Derek Rhoads TKO (punches) VFC 36 October 15, 2011 1 1:31 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Shane Hutchinson Submission (punches) VFC 35 July 30, 2011 1 0:31 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Mac Bailey TKO (punches) Titan FC 16 January 28, 2011 3 1:17 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–0 Chad Zurfluh Submission (punches) VFC 31 April 23, 2010 1 1:28 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Jason Russell TKO (punches) VFC 30 February 5, 2010 1 2:06 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Zac Chavez TKO (punches) Featherweight Grand Prix Final Round September 12, 2009 2 2:03 Denver, Colorado, United States

See also

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References

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