Damir Hadzovic had experience of combat long before he ever stepped inside a cage.
The UFC lightweight was born in Bosnia but during his early childhood got caught up in the Bosnian War, which resulted in approximately 100,000 people getting killed. The war was part of the breakup of Yugoslavia and left many homeless, separated from family members. Hadzovic (13-5) still has very clear memories from that time and is thankful that he managed to survive the dangerous circumstances.
“I remember that we had to flee from Bosnia but I really didn’t want to go,” discussed Hadzovic.