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HARD TEST FOR CHAMPION: WILL MACHAEV HAND PALOKAJ HIS FIRST LOSS IN THE ORGANIZATION?

One night, two thrones. The OKTAGON 91 tournament brings two title fights to Cologne, and in one of them, the explosive champion Mochamed Machaev (17-2) will face the dangerous challenger Gjoni Palokaj (13-3).. more.

OKTAGON 91: ENGIZEK VS. JOTKO 2

11.07.2026Lanxess Arena, Köln

On July 11th, the legendary LANXESS Arena will become the heart of European MMA. Thousands of roaring fans, the blinding spotlights, heart-pounding music and an atmosphere charged with pure adrenaline. Every fight writes a new story.

AT THE CROSSROADS: SURGING AKIPA TAKES ON HUNGARIAN LEGEND IN COLOGNE

One is riding a wave of peak form, the other is perhaps fighting for bare survival. On-fire Cihad Akipa has won five in a row and is heading to Cologne for a scalp that could catapult him into the welterweight elite. Standing against him is Máté Kertész.. more.

INTERVIEW WITH PATRIK ŠEBEK: "ARRIVING AS THE BIGGEST ENEMY, THAT IS EXACTLY FOR ME"

At the OKTAGON 91 tournament in Cologne, a clash of two undefeated fighters will take place. Twenty-three-year-old Slovak talent Patrik Šebek (4–0) will be the only Slovak on the entire card to face the undefeated German fighter Altin Zenuni (4–0).. more.

REMATCH FOR EVERYTHING: ENGIZEK DEFENDS HIS THRONE AGAINST THE MAN WHO ONCE BROKE HIM

It took just 217 seconds. That's how quickly the Polish veteran locked in a choke with no escape last January and plunged the entire Düsseldorf arena into stunned silence. In under four minutes, Krzysztof Jotko took the million-euro Gamechanger trophy away from Kerim Engizek.. more.

KINCL CHASES THE TITLE, BUT THE GAMECHANGER SENSATION STANDS IN HIS WAY

Almost two years after losing his throne, Patrik Kincl has his sights set back on the top. On July 11th, Cologne’s Lanxess Arena turns into a battlefield for the future of OKTAGON’s middleweight division.. more.

PROJECTS

Tipsport Gamechanger

Tipsport Gamechanger is a unique project in European MMA, organized by OKTAGON in cooperation with Tipsport. 16 of the best fighters from Europe and the Czech Republic will fight for one million euros over 5 tournaments in one pyramid. Let’s watch it together!

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FACE YOUR FEAR

Face Your Fear is more than just a project – it’s a challenge to each of us. OKTAGON celebrates 10 years and reminds us that the true fighter lives within every one of us. The ability to face fear is in our DNA. Add your story – share how you’ve overcome your own fear – and be part of a new era.

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