The PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf will host a spectacular finale. OKTAGON 82 will deliver the climax of the third and final season of the Tipsport Gamechanger project, key ranking matchups, and clashes of talents we will be hearing a lot about in the future. The million-euro pyramid is missing its final piece—and the night promises emotion, drama, and fights that could rewrite the organization’s history. Here is the complete fight-by-fight overview.

KERIM ENGIZEK vs. KRZYSZTOF JOTKO

The European MMA Champions League has its final. The unbeaten middleweight champion Kerim Engizek stands one step away from immortality and a €300,000 payday. He has not tasted defeat for almost 11 years and has marched through the tournament with the authority of a true king—handling a last-minute opponent change, surgically dismantling Stanton, and surviving a memorable semifinal war with Humburger.

Across from him stands a man who cannot be underestimated. Krzysztof Jotko, a UFC veteran and American Top Team representative, embodies strategy and composure. He reached the final by overcoming Surdu, Mazúch, and Khajevand—finding the right key every time. Now he will try to solve the riddle no one has answered for nearly eleven years. A final worthy of the Tipsport Gamechanger project.

GJONI PALOKAJ vs. JAMES HENDIN

Hometown favorite Gjoni Palokaj remains perfect in OKTAGON. Five fights, five wins, and a #5 ranking. Fight after fight, he proves he belongs among Europe’s absolute elite and now stands on the doorstep of a title shot. The only thing missing so far is a finish—and that’s exactly what he wants to change.

Standing in his way is the British “Honey Badger” James Hendin, a ground-fighting specialist and former Cage Warriors title challenger. Four submissions, ten wins, and a clear ambition: to become the first man to defeat Palokaj in OKTAGON.

DENIZ ILBAY vs. KAROL RYŠAVÝ

Deniz Ilbay enters every fight with a single goal—knockout. Six of his eight wins came by KO, and whenever he finds space, a finish is in the air. He is steadily pushing toward the top of the division, and another scalp could catapult him into the elite. Karol Ryšavý, the winner of the third season of OKTAGON Challenge, knows the recipe for dealing with heavy hands. His guillotine has already surprised more than one big name, and submissions may be the key to victory here.

TAMERLAN DULATOV vs. STEFAN KONČAR

Two hungry young guns with no reverse gear. Fan favorite Tamerlan Dulatov and Stefan Končar will deliver a dynamic duel full of pace, aggression, and a desire to shine. Exactly the kind of fight where a new star can be born. Neither has tasted defeat, and both have finished all of their wins inside the distance. Whose streak will end?

MARC DOUSSIS vs. YEVHENII ORLOV

Marc Doussis guarantees excitement—nine wins, nine finishes. Now comes a serious stress test in the form of Yevhenii Orlov. The Olympic wrestler rides an eight-fight winning streak with a 100% finish rate. Orlov has fallen only once—against Martin Buday. Everyone else he has bulldozed. Can Doussis find the answer, or will another heavyweight steamroller get rolling?

DAVID ZAWADA vs. DANIEL LIGOCKI

Experienced veteran David Zawada returns to the cage to test Czech fighter Daniel Ligocki. A clash where years of experience meet hungry ambition, and where the winner will be the one who imposes his style. Both want to get back on the winning track. Zawada will enjoy the home-crowd advantage, while Ligocki senses an opportunity to send a famous veteran into retirement.

PRELIMS

SAMUEL BARK vs. ZAFAR MOHSEN

Samuel Bark is a remarkable phenomenon. A former successful Muay Thai fighter, he is now climbing toward the absolute elite in MMA as well. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak and showed against Sanikidze that he is ready to measure himself against the best. The Swede has cracked the global top 100 and is knocking firmly on the door of the OKTAGON featherweight TOP 5. Across from him, however, stands a man who punishes every mistake. Zafar Mohsen is a proven name on the German scene, known for winning the GCP title and for battles with elite names such as Niko Samsoidze and Max Coga.

MAREK BARTL vs. KAMIL ONISZCZUK

The slayer of German fighters is back. After a viral spinning elbow and three straight wins, Marek Bartl faces dangerous Pole Kamil Oniszczuk. A victory could bring him closer to the middleweight TOP 10. Oniszczuk, however, will be anything but easy. In the past, he surprised even champion Engizek, losing only by a close decision. Will Bartl pass this tough test?

TOMÁŠ CIGÁNIK vs. MAURICE ADORF

Tomáš Cigánik welcomes an OKTAGON debutant. He has already recorded a successful campaign on German soil and now looks to build on his win over Halimsson against Maurice Adorf. A major prospect of the German scene, Adorf has six wins, including two brutal knockouts. He enters OKTAGON with a clear goal—to shine on the prestigious stage and defend his reputation as a major European hope.

ALTIN ZENUNI vs. MURAT TÜYSÜZ

Altin Zenuni is among the biggest talents on the German scene. The Albanian fighter has already beaten Balász and Máša in OKTAGON and now faces the biggest challenge of his career. His opponent Murat Tüysüz enters OKTAGON undefeated at 5–0 with big ambitions. The Turkish striker draws from K–1 experience and is especially dangerous on the feet. Zenuni, however, represents the new generation of well-rounded MMA fighters and may drag Tüysüz into deep grappling waters.

EMIR-CAN AL vs. PATRIK ŠEBEK

The “Turkish Bull” Emir-Can Al, known as a slayer of Slovak talents, faces debuting Patrik Šebek. Al has scalps of names like Tomáš Otava and Viktor Kováč. Šebek may have fewer professional fights, but his amateur run was rich with experience. The Slovak holds a 2–0 pro record and now wants to add the most valuable win of his career in the yellow-and-black cage.

ARIAN SADIKOVIĆ vs. JIXIE MOLAPO

Arian “Game Over” Sadiković is among the hardest hitters ever to step into the OKTAGON cage. The former kickboxer carries grenades in his hands and finished his MMA debut in the first round. But will that be enough against Czech multisport athlete Jixie Molapo? Molapo comes from a rugby background, reflected in his explosiveness. Even as an amateur, he was finishing opponents early and handled his OKTAGON debut excellently. This time, however, he faces a more experienced and harder-hitting opponent.

The final fight of the million-euro Tipsport Gamechanger project is here. And the finale could not be bigger: a champion unbeaten for nearly 11 years against the most experienced fighter the organization has ever had. Engizek vs. Jotko. The winner will be decided this Saturday, January 17. Get our PPV and watch two titans collide in the decisive battle!

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