The tournament in Bratislava kicks off the 10th-anniversary celebrations of OKTAGON, and on June 6, Tipos aréna will host a spectacular event subtitled "My Slovakia". Expect a historic clash of two champions, a war with a title shot on the line, the finale of the second season of Celebrity Series, and much more. Furthermore, ten Slovak warriors will defend their home turf. Here is a complete overview of everything you will see in the cage.

IGOR SEVERINO VS. ZHALGAS ZHUMAGULOV

A historic clash of two champions. The youngest male champion in OKTAGON history, Igor "Hannibal" Severino (10-1), will defend his bantamweight throne. The Brazilian phenomenon, who finished nine of his ten career wins before the limit, entered the organization after leaving the UFC and immediately proved his world-class level. However, standing in his way is the experienced flyweight champion Zhalgas "Zhako" Zhumagulov (19-9). He is coming to Bratislava to claim the ultimate double champion status. Will Zhumagulov capture the second belt, or will Severino defend his throne?

RONALD PARADEISER VS. JACK GRANT

An OKTAGON legend returns home. Former lightweight champion Ronald "Rony" Paradeiser steps into his 24th fight under the yellow-and-black banner, and after losing a title bout to a Brit at OKTAGON 84, he needs a win at all costs. But standing in his path is the British executioner Jack Grant. This dangerous finisher has ended 19 of his 20 victories before the limit. Bratislava must prepare for a massive firefight that will not forgive a single mistake.

LAZAR TODEV VS. MARTIN BUDAY

A battle of two men united by the bitterness of defeat to champion Will Fleury and an unyielding desire for revenge. Bulgarian heavy hitter Lazar "The Punisher" Todev arrives after a victorious TKO over UFC veteran Josh Parisian, loudly demanding a third chance to sit on the throne. On the other side stands the experienced Slovak matador Martin Buday, who brought a 7-1 record from the UFC. After seven long years, he returns in front of the Slovak crowd with a single goal: to stop the Bulgarian campaign and snatch the number one contender position.

ROBERT PUKAČ VS. BRIAN MANNING

A personal war for Bratislava. Local favorite Robert "Prince of Bratislava" Pukač has managed to knock out David Kozma and Christian Eckerlin on home soil over the past year and a half. Now, he will defend his city against an undefeated Irish predator. Brian Manning holds six victories with a 100% finish rate. After heated exchanges on social media, this finisher traveled all the way to the Slovak capital for an extremely intense face-off with Pukač. Will Pukač protect his hometown, or will Manning conquer Bratislava?

VERONIKA SMOLKOVÁ VS. LISA KYRIACOU

The number one in the women's flyweight rankings in her element. Slovakia's "Sweetheart" Veronika Smolková is riding a six-fight win streak and wants to make a clear statement for a title fight in front of her home crowd. However, the experienced Australian fighter Lisa Kyriacou will enter the cage with her. She brings a wealth of international experience to Europe and a clear plan to stop the aggressive standup fighter and steal her position.

MAREK BARTL VS. JOZEF WITTNER

A heated Czech-Slovak duel and a battle of two completely different styles. Czech warrior Marek Bartl sent a clear message to his opponent – he intends to end his career. His adversary will be the elite ground fighter Jozef Wittner. He returned to the organization after five years, fell to David Kozma at OKTAGON 84, and now faces a clear task. He wants to utilize his top-tier grappling and shut the mouths of all doubters.

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RADOVAN ÚŠKRT VS. ONDŘEJ RAŠKA

Two graduates of the OKTAGON Výzva reality show will meet face-to-face. The domestic heavy hitter Radovan Úškrt is famous for his immense power, having delivered all of his career wins by devastating KO or TKO. Attempting to stop him is the Czech fighter and veterinarian Ondřej Raška, the winner of the first-ever Celebrity Series project, who arrives in Bratislava for a valuable Slovak scalp.

YAKSHA VS. RASTISLAV ZVARA

The second Celebrity Series duel brings a heated all-Slovak affair. Popular DJ and music producer Yaksha brings Muay Thai training into the cage. Facing him is Rastislav Zvara, the star of the reality show Ruža pre nevestu. Although he boasts a brown belt in BJJ, he will have to leave this weapon in the locker room. Under the strict OKTAGONUnderground rules, the fight will not go to the ground.

PATRICK VESPAZIANI VS. ADAM PAŁASZ

A war of heavyweight giants. German paratrooper Patrick "Il Gladiatore" Vespaziani embodies raw power, finishing all six of his victories before the limit. Now, however, he crashes into a Polish tank. Adam Pałasz is historically the most active heavyweight representative in the organization's history, and he enters his eighth duel with a clear vision to dominate.

KAROL RYŠAVÝ VS. DANIEL SCHORDJE

A veteran of the organization against a hungry hunter. Slovak native Karol "Bomby" Ryšavý, a protégé of Attila Végh, will step into his 21st fight under the yellow-and-black flag. After his last victory, he accepted the challenge from the Austrian prospect Daniel Schordje. He has been gunning for the Slovak fighter for months, and the featherweight division will finally get a clear answer.

AYTON DE PAEPE VS. MARCO NOVÁK

Belgian "Hitman" Ayton De Paepe, the reigning champion of two Belgian organizations with scalps of Karol Ryšavý and Roman Paulus, wants to hunt down another big local name in Slovakia. Standing in his path is Marco Novák. The WKU World Champion and WMC European Champion in Muay Thai will defend his home fortress with sharp elbows and deadly kicks.

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DASTAN AMANGELDY VS. MOKTAR BENKACI

A dynamic bantamweight clash will ignite the entire evening. Kazakh talent Dastan Amangeldy is clawing his way to the top of the division after a convincing performance at OKTAGON 83. But testing him in the cage will be the battle-hardened Frenchman Moktar "Le Kabyle" Benkaci. The warrior with 35 fights to his name and a victory over the first-ever bantamweight champion Tomáš Deák wants to prove he still belongs among the absolute elite.

Do not miss the tenth-anniversary tournament! OKTAGON 89 erupts on June 6, 2026, at Tipos aréna in Bratislava, promising a night that will be indelibly written into the history of European MMA. Secure your seat and be there live! You can buy tickets at the link below.

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