Nemanja: The Jokić Brothers

Nemanja Jokic was born in the city of Sombor, located in the northern region of Serbia. His father was his father as an agricultural engineer. During his childhood, he lived in a small two-bedroom apartment that housed him, his two brothers, both of his parents, and his grandmother. Former National Basketball Association player Darko Milicic is a friend of the brothers. 

During their time in Serbia, both brothers participated in basketball. Nemanja worked with Detroit Mercy and C.W. Played collegiate basketball for Post, as well as for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Steamers in the Premier Basketball League.

Early in his youth, Jokic had a strong love for basketball, attending games with his two older brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja, who were ten years apart. He was also fond of horse racing when he was a boy and used to run as an amateur, his passion continues to this day.

In 2017, he told SI,

"I made mistakes. When I was young, basketball wasn't my No. 1 priority. Going out, having fun, drinking, girls, that was my No. 1 priority. I was making my own decisions — 'I'm not going to practice' — when I still needed family support.

That's what I was missing. He's an intelligent guy and I'm confident he wouldn't get off track here," 6 ft 4 in tall Nemanja Jokić told the outlet.

But this is such an important time and I want him to have the kind of support I didn't. I always tell him, 'You're living my dream. Don't take it for granted. Don't make the mistakes we made."

After getting his start in basketball, Nemanja went on to seek a career in mixed martial arts (MMA). His rapid ascent in the MMA world impressed both supporters and detractors, and many people predicted that he would eventually win his weight class. Marca claims that he became the victor in his first battle by way of a technical knockout.

He quickly gained a reputation for his aggressive fighting style and impressive striking abilities. Nemanja's dedication to training and his natural talent were evident in each of his fights, as he continued to dominate his opponents with ease. 

In the year 2023, ESPN claimed that Nemanja has not suffered a single defeat in any of his three professional bouts. 

His love for other sports

As Nemanja Jokić, 39, continued to climb the ranks and has also competed in amateur Muay Thai tournaments, including the 2021 Sparta Combat League: Army vs. Marines.