Velimir is a 30-year-old karateka, born in Kranj, Slovenia on the odd day of February 29th, 1988, before moving to his home country Serbia. He started karate at age 12 and has trained daily ever since. Although his passion is mainly for karate, he also enjoys practicing other martial arts, especially stand-up styles. He has trained and competed alongside many elite clubs throughout Europe. For many years he has worked as a karate and fitness coach. In 2015, he lived in the United Arab Emirates, training Abu Dhabi Police. Even that didn’t stop him from helping his friends on the Serbian National Team and was honored to go and compete alongside his countrymen at the 2016 World Championships.
Middleweight Category
Velimir Jeknic
"The Dinaroid"record
0-2-0
weight
190 LBS / 86 KG
height
6' 4"
age
37
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Bio
Karate styleSHOTOKAN
Weight classMiddleweight
Leg reach43"
Arm reach76"
Stats
Total Strikes landed
48.6%
51 / 105
Strikes accuracy
Head
42.7%
Body
68.8%
Legs
71.4%
Power strikes landed
72.5%
37 / 51
Total Strikes landedPer match
51
Strikes blockedPer match
30
Decision wins
0
Ko wins
0
Total pit timePer match
14:30
TakedownAccuracy
0%
Fight history
Wins0
Losses2
Draws0
Loss
Velimir JeknicvsAndrei Grinevich
Unanimous Decision
Event:
Evolution
Date:
