OKTAGON is heading to Cologne, bringing a card like no other. On July 11, the iconic Lanxess Arena will become the stage for two title battles and a spectacular event packed with local stars and international elite. From a title rematch to the return of a former king and clashes of undefeated beasts, this night will offer absolutely everything. Go through the complete fight-by-fight overview and get ready for the coming storm.

KERIM ENGIZEK VS. KRZYSZTOF JOTKO

The main event of the evening and a title rematch where everything is on the line. German middleweight champion Kerim Engizek (24-5), a heavy hitter with fourteen TKO wins, enters the cage with a single thought: to avenge the man who ended his eleven-year undefeated streak. In January, Polish veteran Krzysztof Jotko (29-6) caught him in a rear naked choke in the very first round. Back then, the belt wasn't on the line. Now, the American Top Team representative wants to add the championship title to his Gamechanger triumph. Can Engizek avenge the brutal loss in front of his home crowd and keep his belt, or will Jotko confirm his dominance once again and become the new middleweight king?

MOCHAMED MACHAEV VS. GJONI PALOKAJ

A featherweight title fight where pure dynamite in the hands meets an elite ground school. Austrian featherweight champion Mochamed "Beast" Machaev (17-2) is an explosive finisher heading into his first title defense. Standing in his way is Hanover grappler Gjoni Palokaj (13-3), who has yet to find a conqueror in the yellow-black cage. Palokaj crushes opponents with ground control, while Machaev holds a phenomenal takedown defense rate and has never tapped out. However, weight intervened right before the start of this highly anticipated duel. Machaev missed the prescribed limit, meaning only the challenger can fight for the vacant title in Cologne. Will Palokaj take advantage of this chance and become the new king, or will the Austrian striker show that despite losing the belt, he is still the most dangerous man in the cage?

PATRIK KINCL VS. HOJAT KHAJEVAND

The former middleweight king wants to prove he is dead serious about his return to the top. Czech phenomenon Patrik "Inspektor" Kincl (29-12) managed to get back on the winning track after a tough belt loss by defeating Rob Pukač in his last fight. Now he wants to send a clear message to the entire division. The extremely experienced fighter and master tactician faces a dangerous destroyer of favorites and the huge discovery of the latest Tipsport Gamechanger series. Iranian-German gladiator Hojat Khajevand (10-5) has built a reputation as an unpredictable powerhouse on the ground who can break a fight with crushing pressure. Will the experienced matador be caught off guard by a fast start, or will Kincl use his massive experience to claim another valuable scalp?

CIHAD AKIPA VS. MÁTÉ KERTÉSZ

The welterweight division will offer a fateful crossroads of two careers. Hungarian legend Máté "The Cold Blooded" Kertész (15-10) enters his 20th fight under the organization knowing that after a series of losses, he is fighting to stay among the elite. Riding a fantastic wave against him is dynamic German standup fighter Cihad "The Punisher" Akipa (11-2), who has won five consecutive duels and is in the shape of his life. Will the veteran stop his fall, or will the fierce German celebrate another triumph?

MARC DOUSSIS VS. SASCHA WEINPOLTER

The royal heavyweight division promises a heart-stopping spectacle. The short-notice rescue mission was accepted by Austrian bare-knuckle boxing champion Sascha "The Destroyer" Weinpolter (14-6-1), who has delivered thirteen of his fourteen wins before the limit and is used to the hardest possible exchanges. Facing him is German brawler Marc Doussis (9-5). He is moving up to the heaviest division with a 100% finish rate, but also carrying a massive amount of pressure, as he currently has three straight losses behind him. Raw power and Spartan durability guarantee a firefight where a single punch can decide everything.

TAMERLAN DULATOV VS. NIKOLA JANKOVIĆ

A clash with the potential to steal the whole show. Local star Tamerlan "Most Wanted" Dulatov (5-0) steps in front of an army of fans to confirm his status as a huge talent with offensive pressure. Standing against him is twenty-one-year-old Croatian phantom Nikola Janković (9-2). He has never heard the judges' decision in his entire career and delivered most of his wins by KO. Can the favored German withstand the massive power of this fierce finisher?

KAMIL ONISZCZUK VS. MICK STANTON

Hard tactical chess in an 88-kilogram catchweight. Polish defensive magician Kamil Oniszczuk (12-5) has defended every takedown attempt in the cage so far and represents a literal wall of steel. Now he will be tested by the English bulldog Mick "The Huyton Hammer" Stanton (14-9), a former Cage Warriors champion and battle-hardened veteran of five-round wars. Will the British veteran find a recipe for the Pole's perfect defense in a tough fight, or will Oniszczuk confirm his absolute world-class status once again?

ALTIN ZENUNI VS. PATRIK ŠEBEK

A duel of undefeated lightweight prospects, where one will lose their zero. Lightning-fast Altin Zenuni (4-0) represents the feared UFD Gym and wants to secure another quick triumph in front of his home fans. The role of the intruder is confidently embraced by Slovak talent Patrik Šebek (4-0), the only Slovak on the card, who claims that the position of the arena's public enemy suits him perfectly. Will Šebek handle the immense pressure of the roaring arena, or will the Albanian fighter celebrate another success?

IWAN TAGNER VS. MAIWAND HAMRAS

A pure German showdown of ambitious prospects. Iwan Tagner (2-0) enters the fight as an amateur IMMAF world champion, which is practically the greatest achievement one can reach among amateurs. On the other side stands Maiwand Hamras (2-1), a kickboxing champion who relies on terrifying punching speed and lightning-fast starts. Will the elite kickboxer stop the complex threat, or will the amateur world champion enforce his game and celebrate another victory?

NICOLAJ WAGNER VS. JACKSON ROSS

A heavyweight clash of giants where we most likely won't need the judges. Local hero Nicolaj "Zangief" Wagner (4-4) won the fans' hearts with his OKTAGON debut, jumping in on short notice just three hours before the event started. This dangerous heavy hitter secured all his professional wins by finishing opponents with hard KOs or TKOs. Standing in his way is undefeated American predator Jackson Ross (3-0), an elite wrestler and champion of the amateur GAMMA organization. Will Wagner's devastating grenade destroy the ambitious overseas athlete's plans, or will Ross fully showcase his technical maturity and deliver another quick finish?

AARON ABY VS. ZORAN MILIĆ

The flyweight division will deliver a thrilling technical battle where elite ground game meets an aggressive standup style. Two-time title challenger and BJJ black belt Aaron Aby (18-11-1) is a massive threat on the floor and has never been forced to tap out in the cage. This Welsh warrior will now face a fierce debutant. Zoran Milić (6-2) is a champion of a Danish organization, loves hard brawls, and has never lost before the limit in his career. Will the Welsh grappler enforce his mastery, or will the Croatian striker snatch a valuable scalp?

FURKAN UGUR VS. JAKUB ZACPAL

The entire evening will kick off with a clash of beasts under amateur rules. Twenty-year-old local talent Furkan Ugur (4-4-1) proudly represents the elite German UFD Gym and sees fighting in front of the roaring fans in the giant Lanxess Arena as a huge dream come true. His opponent will be the sharp prospect Jakub Zacpal (5-1), a representative of the traditional Czech standup school from Muay Thai Olomouc. He is coming for a win that could open the doors to the professional elite. Who will fully dominate the first duel of this historic night?

Cologne is gearing up for a spectacular MMA show, and on July 11, the Lanxess Arena will host two title battles, a whole army of local stars, and much more. Do you want to be there when the yellow-black colossus unleashes the Cologne storm? Don't miss this night and watch the entire event live on OKTAGON.TV.

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