OKTAGON returns to Stuttgart this Saturday. OKTAGON 83 will be the organization’s third event in the German metropolis. After more than two years, fans will finally witness a title fight for the featherweight championship. Hometown favorite Samsonidse will attempt to complete his long journey against the Austrian “Beast,” Machaev. The card will also feature women’s bouts—fans can look forward to popular names like Alina Dalaslan and Lucie Pudilová. The entire lineup promises an exciting spectacle, and with these interesting facts you can shine whether you’re in the arena or watching the event from the comfort of your couch.

FIVE BRAVE ONES

There will be a lot at stake! As many as five undefeated fighters will step into action during the event. The princess of German MMA, Alina Dalaslan, made her professional MMA debut last April at OKTAGON 68. Since then, she has recorded four victories and now has the chance to secure the most valuable scalp of her career—her opponent Karolina Sobek is the highest-ranked fighter in the world rankings (eighth in the women’s featherweight division) ever to compete in OKTAGON. Will Alina succeed against the dangerous Pole, or will we see the first loss of the hometown favorite?

Another undefeated fighter is Harun Kurt, who will compete on the free prelims. His matchup with the surging Nathan Haywood promises a dynamic start to the event. The Irish contingent of OKTAGON has grown with another sharpshooter. Brian Manning arrives with an unblemished record of 5–0, having finished all his opponents inside the distance. He has already won four times in the first round and is now setting his sights on the resilient Daniel Schwindt, who has repeatedly shown a steel chin and devastating finishes.

Emilio Quissua has also yet to taste defeat. The German light heavyweight boasts a perfect 7–0 record and made his debut with a quick finish of the experienced Strzelczyk. He now faces a French challenge in the form of Jorick Montagnac. Another win would move him closer to his dream title shot.

Last but not least, fans can look forward to another appearance by Jesus Samuel Chavarría. The sole representative of Honduras in OKTAGON faces a truly massive challenge in Stuttgart—replacing the injured Vosgröne, he will take on the feared German Viking Alexander Poppeck. After the change of opponent, Chavarría became the biggest underdog of the entire event. So far, however, he has never lost and should not be underestimated. Against the experienced “Ironside” Poppeck, though, he will have an incredibly tough task.

NEW FACES, NEW CHALLENGES

A total of four new faces will appear in Stuttgart. Whether it’s an experienced veteran, a rising young prospect, or a successful female fighter, all four debuts are drawing strong attention from fans.

Joining the heavyweight roster is the highly experienced Josh Parisian. The American veteran brings experience from the UFC and other prestigious organizations. His record of 16–8, including 14 wins inside the distance, commands respect. In Stuttgart, he will test himself against the long-time top heavyweight of OKTAGON, Lazar Todev.

The already mentioned Brian Manning enters the organization with a reputation as a fighter who gets fans out of their seats. The Irish finishing machine has big ambitions and wants to leave a strong impression on OKTAGON fans right from his debut. Will he deliver another wild finish even against the indestructible Schwindt?

After Zhalgas Zhumagulov, OKTAGON welcomes another warrior from Kazakhstan. Headed to Stuttgart is three-time champion of a Kazakh organization, Dastan Amangeldy. With an overall record of 9–1 and six wins inside the distance, he will face experienced Wanderley Junior in the yellow-and-black cage, who is eager to return to the win column after his last defeat.

Karolina Sobek is ranked eighth in the world in the women’s featherweight division in the prestigious Fightmatrix rankings. That makes her the highest-ranked female fighter ever to compete in OKTAGON. Although the women’s featherweight division is among the least populated, Sobek’s ranking is an incredible achievement that speaks to her quality—and it means Alina Dalaslan will have no easy task ahead of her.

STORIES BEYOND THE CAGE

The stories of our fighters aren’t written only inside the cage. Many of them have long life journeys that have led them all the way to the yellow-and-black cage. Some are still waiting for their moment to shine. Others simply can’t wait for winter to end so they can take their powerful motorcycles out for a ride.

One such fighter is Jesus Samuel Chavarría. The young brawler from Honduras fights for his country, which he hopes to help make a better place to live. This will be only his second fight outside his homeland—and immediately against a name like Alexander Poppeck. A win would be an absolutely phenomenal achievement. And Chavarría would surely celebrate it with a ride on his beloved motorcycle.

The bout between Pudilová and Lehner has its own history. The fight was originally scheduled to take place back in 2016 in the GCF organization, but it was canceled at the time. Now, ten long years later, we will finally see it. Daniel Schwindt played football for 10 years before deciding to change paths and start training MMA. Nathan Haywood works in an English supermarket, and his fights in OKTAGON represent a chance to break through in MMA and become a professional athlete.

In addition to great fights and an electrifying atmosphere, OKTAGON 83 will also deliver many compelling stories. And it’s precisely these stories that can inspire and motivate countless fans. Don’t miss the second OKTAGON event of 2026—buy the PPV at a discounted price today!

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