This Saturday, OKTAGON MMA is heading to a new city—this time, Europe’s top MMA show will plant its flag in Düsseldorf, Germany, and you definitely have a lot to look forward to. Let’s break down the full fight card, match by match.

TIPSPORT GAMECHANGER: ENGIZEK VS. ONISZCZUK

The highlight of the evening will be the opening round match of the Tipsport Gamechanger, which this year will test the elite of the middleweight division. One of the most qualified contenders is, of course, OKTAGON Middleweight Champion Kerim Engizek, who claimed the throne in Frankfurt in front of 60,000 fans, taking the spot from Kincl. This time, he will compete in his hometown, where he will have massive support behind him as he defends his middleweight position for the first time. After multiple last-minute changes, he will face a determined opponent in OKTAGON newcomer Kamil Oniszczuk, a Polish fighter from Florida’s KILL CLIFF FC, known for his dangerous kicks. With ten victories to his name, he is hungry for another, one that could open the door to the million-dollar tournament.

ESKIEV VS. WANDERLEY

Lom-Ali Eskiev is another huge name looking forward to the advantage of fighting on home soil. The KSW title challenger impressed OKTAGON fans last year when he came, saw, and destroyed Buki in the first round. He not only left a mark on the audience but also entered the lightweight rankings straight at the fifth position. It was immediately clear that a fighter like Eskiev has his sights set on the title. Facing him on short notice is Brazilian champion Wanderley Junior, a seasoned black belt with 17 victories, having finished 12 opponents in MMA—8 of them on the ground—while remaining undefeated in kickboxing. Nicknamed "Mexicano," he never backs down from a challenge, as proven by his six-fight winning streak.

TIPSPORT GAMECHANGER: PEŇÁZ VS. ZAWADA

The second tournament match features an intriguing pair. Former title contender Peňáz has taken a year-long break, using it to his advantage. In OKTAGON, he remains undefeated after nine consecutive victories. However, his next opponent, David Zawada, is the highest-ranked challenger he has faced yet. With experience from the UFC and 30 professional fights under his belt, Zawada has been eyeing Peňáz since June, making this a must-watch bout.

LENGÁL VS. ILBAY

These two fighters could easily compete for the title of best striker. Lengál, who made a rapid impact in OKTAGON with all his victories by KO, is a Czech national champion in both boxing and kickboxing, with numerous European and world accolades. Ilbay, however, is no stranger to success—he’s a world champion in boxing, and his punches have taken down many opponents. Will we see an all-out stand-up war, or will these strikers surprise us with something different?

KOHOUT VS. AKIPA

Matouš Kohout has had a busy year—competing in Tipsport Gamechanger, facing tough opponents like Legierski and Stolze, and returning to welterweight, where he secured two wins in just a month. But he's not stopping there. Now, in Germany, he faces Cihad Akipa, an experienced fighter in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, with most of his wins coming by finishes. European Muay Thai champion Kohout is determined to prove that Muay Thai is superior to K-1, the discipline his German opponent excels in.

TIPSPORT GAMECHANGER RESERVE BOUT: KHAJEVAND VS. RAYOMBA

The first reserve fight of the new Tipsport Gamechanger season promises an intense battle. Iranian powerhouse Hojat Khajevand returns to the cage after a break, facing off against the relentless finisher Kennedy Rayomba. Khajevand, the conqueror of Mikulášek and Polívka, boasts seven wins, four of them by submission. A former Bundesliga wrestler, he has already tested himself against names like Fluery and Zawada, and his style could secure him a third victory in the black-and-yellow arena. But standing in his way is Rayomba, a hungry prospect with six wins, five of them finished in the very first round. "Mr. CGN" took this fight on extremely short notice, but that might just be his greatest advantage.

SOLAJA D. VS. FEDERICO

Brothers on the card! The first is Daniel Solaja, an experienced striker from UFD Gym and a K-1 three-time world champion. Though relatively new to MMA, he has already secured two wins, including a first-round KO. His challenge will be facing the undefeated Raphael Federico, a BJJ black belt and three-time Italian champion who has honed his skills at the famous SBG gym in Ireland. Most of his victories have come before the final bell.

AL VS. KOVÁČ

Al first made his mark in amateur MMA, where he became a two-time German champion and the top middleweight prospect. His explosive power was on display in his professional debut at OKTAGON 53, where he finished Votava in just 109 seconds. Now he faces Viktor Kováč, making his OKTAGON and professional MMA debut after a successful amateur career.

DULATOV VS. IGHZAWI

Coming from a fighting family, Tamerlan Dulatov is one of four talented brothers. While his brother Islam is already making waves in the UFC, Tamerlan will step into the cage for the second time after a successful pro debut where he won in just 39 seconds. His opponent, 24-year-old Ghinth Ighzawi, is fulfilling his dream of fighting in a packed arena, moving from Syria to face his biggest challenge yet. Can he pull off an upset against the favored Dulatov?

SOLAJA Z. VS. ELIÁŠ

And here comes the second brother! Zoran Solaja has earned two wins so far, both finishing in the second round at the exact 3:57 mark. He’ll be looking to add another knockout against his opponent, undefeated Slovakian talent Eliáš, who has finished all four of his professional opponents, three by submission. Eliáš made an impression in 2023 by knocking out Griessmann in the first round and even facing off against experienced fighter Krištofič in the Underground series. Can he maintain his unbeaten streak?

SMAJIĆ VS. MISTELI

Talented Croatian fighter Smajić is a grappling champion with experience in KSW. Training at the prestigious UFD Gym, she has been eagerly waiting for her OKTAGON debut and aims to make a strong impression in the bantamweight division. Her opponent, Misteli, has had an impressive run over the past two years with seven fights and is currently on a winning streak. Remarkably, she only started her professional career at the age of 46, making her the oldest female fighter in OKTAGON history. As she says: "I'm old, I'm tired, but I'm still dangerous!"

Get ready for an action-packed night in Düsseldorf as OKTAGON 66 delivers one thrilling fight after another!

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