Kerim Engizek and Matěj Peňáz will step into the cage at Eden. OKTAGON 72 is slowly approaching, and the last spots on the card are being filled. The main events don’t need any introduction. But we will also see two quarterfinals in the European MMA Champions League – the Tipsport Gamechanger pyramid. In these, Peňáz will face Wawrzyniak, and Engizek will meet Stanton. Who will advance to the semifinals and get closer to the fairytale victory?<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/6ecf6b80-ef58-4e28-8e06-7f92257c2858/cs.1746547107439.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/ee2a034c-6d55-4b17-8165-dfa2a27bf3bc/cs.1746547110344.png"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>THE STAND-UP SNIPER MATĚJ “MONEY” PEŇÁZ</h2>Matěj Peňáz is one of the most well-known fighters in the Czech Republic. His incredibly long arms (211 cm!), excellent stand-up technique, and a string of fast finishes have made him a star and one of the most sought-after prospects on the scene. With a current record of 10-1, he’s at the top of the middleweight division and now aims to confirm his position with a win in the third season of Tipsport Gamechanger.Born in Vysočina, and trained in Brno for a long time, he now lives in Sweden, training at the prestigious Allstars Gym alongside stars like Khamzat Chimaev, Alexander Gustafsson, and others. From a professional striker, fighting in Glory, he has gradually become a full-fledged MMA fighter. While Matěj still primarily relies on his striking, he also boasts the highest takedown defense success rate in OKTAGON. Few fighters are willing to trade punches with him because his physical attributes make him a walking sniper – his strikes come fast, accurate, and from a frightening range. He also has a 76% success rate for significant strikes.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1179"></oktfightcomponent>Now he faces a fighter who has already shown in OKTAGON that he has a chin and fists of steel. Piotr Wawrzyniak, the often underrated Polish fighter, has scalps like Vlasto Čepo, Andreas Michailidis, and Marek Mazúch on his record. He was the first fighter to finish Čepo via TKO and knocked out brawler Mazúch in the first round in Karlovy Vary. Matěj is in for a tough test. Wawrzyniak is a well-rounded fighter who might try to take the fight to the ground and test how much Peňáz has improved in wrestling and BJJ.Will Matěj claim another “easy money” win and show his absolute dominance in the stand-up? Or will he run into the Polish wall in Wawrzyniak for the first time in OKTAGON?<h2>KERIM ENGIZEK: 9 YEARS OF DOMINANCE</h2>Kerim Engizek hasn’t lost in 9 years. To put that into perspective, that’s as long as the history of OKTAGON MMA itself. The best middleweight in Germany and currently the OKTAGON middleweight champion, Engizek has confirmed his reputation from the moment he entered the organization. In his very first fight, he knocked out Matiase Juarez in 99 seconds! This was followed by another quick victory over Adam Horváth, and then a title fight against Patrik Kincl. He clearly won that bout by unanimous decision, taking all the will to fight away from Patrik, with the last two rounds being a one-sided affair. With this victory, he not only earned the championship belt but also the respect of OKTAGON fans who had to acknowledge his undeniable qualities.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMdrYXsA2m/?hl=cs&amp;img_index=1"></oktinstagramcomponent>However, his entry into the Tipsport Gamechanger was not as smooth as many expected – in the first round, he faced the tough Polish fighter Kamil Oniszczuk. He managed to challenge the champion through all three rounds, and the decision wasn’t as clear-cut. But in the end, Engizek, fighting under the Turkish flag, secured the win and advanced to the next round of the pyramid.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1180"></oktfightcomponent>In the draw, he had a bit of bad luck, as he drew the first number and thus couldn’t choose his opponent. Instead, he’s facing Mick Stanton, who’s second in line. The experienced Englishman, considered one of the dark horses of the competition, completely wiped out Petrášek in the first round of Tipsport Gamechanger. He didn’t give the popular “Meloun” a chance and dominated him on the ground for all three rounds. Will his feared wrestling work against the experienced champion? Or will the 9-year streak continue?At Eden, everything will be at stake: the final legacy of two legends, the reputation of middleweight veterans, the women’s title, the queen of the Czech-Slovak MMA scene, and progress in the European MMA Champions League. You can still grab your group and enjoy Eden in person and be part of history.<okteventcomponent eventid="109"></okteventcomponent>

Kerim Engizek and Matěj Peňáz will step into the cage at Eden. OKTAGON 72 is slowly approaching, and the last spots on the card are being filled. The main events don’t need any introduction.

TIPSPORT GAMECHANGER QUARTERFINALS IN EDEN: PEŇÁZ AND ENGIZEK FACE TOUGH TESTS

One ruled his division for 1,477 days. The other was crowned the "King of Germany" in front of 59,148 spectators in the very same stadium OKTAGON is now returning to. Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park will host a collision of two kings on September 26, 2026, as part of the organization's tenth anniversary. David "Pink Panther" Kozma, the longest-reigning champion in OKTAGON history, challenged legendary Christian Eckerlin to a stadium showdown. A Czech legend against a German legend, in a stadium that has already rewritten world records. Who will walk out of the cage victorious?<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/c8393d38-bca1-4942-a35e-be76a8d4633e/cs.1787656841024.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/844c2f68-e7ba-485c-8c1c-436c93432acf/cs.1787656846420.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>CHRISTIAN ECKERLIN: FROM THE FOOTBALL PITCH TO THE TITLE OF KING OF GERMANY</h2>On the other side stands a man brought into the cage not by the mat, but by the green pitch. Christian Eckerlin (18–8) was born in Erbach near Frankfurt and as a youngster fought his way up to the third-league A-team of SV Darmstadt 98. At the age of 21, however, he decided to leave football behind. He channeled his energy into combat sports and stepped into the cage as a professional for the first time in September 2009. Since then, he has built his home at Frankfurt's MMA Spirit gym.He entered OKTAGON in December 2021 at OKTAGON 29, where he defeated Ioannis Palaiologos by submission. Six months later, he faced Brazilian specialist Denilson Neves de Oliveira. After the fight, the GEMMAF commission overturned his victory to a "No Contest" based on video evidence due to a referee's misjudgement. Eckerlin didn't let injustice stop him and submitted the Brazilian in the fourth round of their rematch at OKTAGON 36. He paved his path to the top with further victories, including one over Miroslav Brož at OKTAGON 57 in Frankfurt's Festhalle.The absolute peak came in October 2024. At OKTAGON 62 right at Deutsche Bank Park, he fought a five-round war with Christian Jungwirth before a record crowd of 59,148 spectators who set a world record for MMA event attendance. He won convincingly on points and was crowned the "King of Germany" right in the cage.&nbsp;In June 2025 in Hamburg at OKTAGON 73, he was stopped hard in the third round by Robert Pukač, and four months later in Cologne at OKTAGON 78, Ivica Trušček added another TKO defeat. The Frankfurt King refused to be broken, however. This March in Hamburg, he outpointed Matouš Kohout and returned to winning ways.Shortly after Kozma's victory over Zawada, Eckerlin responded and accepted the challenge. Just a few days later, the fight was officially confirmed. In subsequent interviews with German media, the Frankfurt King made it clear that he sees the Czech veteran as an even tougher test than Jungwirth was. "There is no better opponent for the stadium for me," declared Eckerlin. Against Kozma, he will step into his 28th professional fight of his career and defend not only his crown, but also his home turf, where he became a legend.<h2>DAVID "PINK PANTHER" KOZMA: FORMER CHAMPION WHO ROSE FROM THE ASHES</h2>David Kozma (34–15) is the living history of the organization. As a quiet boy from a housing estate in Karviná, he was afraid of bullying, so his parents enrolled him in judo at age seven so he could defend himself. He stuck with it for ten years, building a foundation he still relies on today. He always liked wearing pink and, by his own account, was a bit of a "show-off," earning him the nickname "Pink Panther". He began competing professionally in December 2010, earning just small money for fights for years while working night shifts as a security guard.He entered the yellow-and-black cage in March 2018 at OKTAGON 5, finishing Rafał Lewoń via TKO in Ostrava. He waited only until November for his coronation, when at OKTAGON 10 he defeated Gábor Boráros via second-round TKO and became the first-ever welterweight champion of the organization. He then sat on the throne for an unbelievable 1,477 days and defended the belt five times, including victories over Samuel "Pirát" Krištofič, Máté Kertész, and the legendary Petr "Monster" Kníže. Most talked about, however, is his five-round war with Leandro "Apollo" Silva, which he snatched with a torn tongue and practically swollen-shut eyes. To this day, he is the longest-reigning champion in OKTAGON history and holds the organization's record for takedowns (56) as well as total fight time in title bouts (2 hours 17 minutes 50 seconds).Late 2022 brought a fall. Kaik Brito took his belt after a brutal TKO, starting the darkest chapter of his career: a streak of three first-round knockouts suffered against Bojan Veličković, Ion Surdu, and Robert Pukač. Kozma responded radically. After thirteen years, he left PriMMAt Gym and moved under André Reinders at Reinders MMA, had his head checked, and began working with a mental coach. It turned out the problem was not physical, but mental. This February at OKTAGON 84 in his home city of Ostrava, he faced Jozef Wittner, leaned on his judo, secured a unanimous decision with ice-cold composure, and halted the free fall.&nbsp;Even before his August bout with David Zawada at Štvanice in Prague, he declared a bold goal on social media. "German legend against Czech legend, let's make it happen," he messaged Eckerlin. A loss to Zawada would have meant the definitive end of any Frankfurt dreams. But Kozma completed his home assignment flawlessly, outcontrolling his opponent on the ground to surpass previous record-holder Karlos Vémola and become the fighter with the most control time on the mat in OKTAGON history, before defeating the German 30:27 on all scorecards. As soon as the decision echoed through the arena, he grabbed the microphone and repeated the challenge: "I want Christian Eckerlin." Now, in his jubilee 50th professional fight, he is going after the scalp of the German legend right in Eckerlin's home palace.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbjFJc-MT4u/"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>TWO CROWNS, ONE CAGE</h2>The stakes are high on both sides. Kozma is a grappler with the highest number of takedowns in OKTAGON history and bottomless endurance proven in five-round championship wars. Eckerlin is a complete fighter with dynamite in his hands, driven by tens of thousands of local fans. A clash of two legends and two different paths will unfold in the place that has already rewritten world records. Will Kozma conquer the German throne, or will Eckerlin defend his crown on home soil?Ten years of the yellow-and-black colossus will culminate where OKTAGON broke the world attendance record. OKTAGON 94 will light up Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park on September 26, and you can't miss it. Tickets for the biggest tournament of the year can be found at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="125"></okteventcomponent>

One ruled his division for 1,477 days. The other was crowned the "King of Germany" in front of 59,148 spectators in the very same stadium OKTAGON is now returning to. Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park will host a collision of two kings on September 26, 2026.

KING OF GERMANY VERSUS SIX-TIME CHAMPION: ECKERLIN TO FACE KOZMA IN FRANKFURT

He was only two years old when he arrived in Brno from Ukraine with his parents and had to learn among local boys how to fight for his place. Thirty years later, he is one of the most popular and visible faces of OKTAGON. Andrej "Vagabund" Kalashnik will step into the ring on September 12 at OKTAGON 93 against German fighter Kennedy "Bomaye" Rayomba. Read the story of the fighter and showman who became "Vagabund".<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/67de866b-ef82-4380-bfa3-1c96619aa4e5/cs.1787396322359.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/1df66f3c-f8c3-4a31-a121-f8d093054306/cs.1787396329852.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>UKRAINIAN MORAVIAN</h2>The family emigrated in the mid-nineties, when Kalashnik was only two years old. "In the nineties, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, there was an economic crisis, it was the wild nineties, so we moved here for a better life," he explains today. A little boy who didn't speak a word of Czech had to assert himself in the Brno group. "I had to show that I belonged here and build respect," he describes his first years in the new country. Today, with perspective, he calls himself "Ukrainian Moravian".He was introduced to sports by his father, who took him as a boy to Bobycentrum, a Brno "fortress" where the toughest Muay Thai battles took place at the time. Wrestling was competitively pursued by his grandfather and father. "Unfortunately, I didn't know my grandfather, but my dad and I used to wrestle, wrestling is in our blood," says Kalashnik. At eleven, he fell for freestyle wrestling completely, and within a few years won four national championship titles among juniors and one among men. He attended a security-focused high school alongside future Olympic wrestler Adéla Hanzlíčková and future UFC star Jiří Procházka. At school, he also studied judo and karate.He was eventually brought to the cage by a friend who invited him as a sparring partner to Brno's Jetsaam Gym. A few training sessions were enough and the decision was made. Kalashnik entered the world of MMA, where he currently holds a 13–6 record. The nickname "AK-47" was coined by his friends as a play on his initials and surname. "I have the initials AK, others called me Kalach or Kalashnikov, so I adopted the nickname," he recalls. He made his OKTAGON debut in April 2019 at OKTAGON Prime 1, where he defeated Gabriel Fukszo by TKO. Since then, he has compiled a record of nine wins and five losses in the organization.<h2>FROM AK-47 TO VAGABUND</h2>"AK-47" conquered OKTAGON with his fists; four years later came Vagabund, a comedic alter ego with which he won the hearts of fans. The turning point came at the end of 2023, right before his fight with Niklas Stolze. "Before the fight with Stolze, I was on the last fight of my contract and I thought to myself that I had to change something. Attention brings sponsors, so I had to draw attention to myself in ways other than fighting," Kalashnik explains his decision. He found inspiration among a group of longtime friends from Brno. "Brno locals surely know the KKRD Boys group, where I have friends and we call each other vagrants or vagabonds. We hustle through street life in Brno. The literal translation is wanderer; in the nineties, it was a street guy type," he describes the origin of the nickname, which he says people in the gym had called him for a long time as well.It exploded completely in April 2024 in Birmingham. Kalashnik knocked out Liam Etebar in 43 seconds and, instead of a classic post-fight interview, grabbed the microphone and sang "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths in front of the English audience. The clip went viral on social media and "AK-47" became Vagabund overnight.Today, 27,000 people follow him on Instagram, he launched his own YouTube channel Vagabund Lajf documenting his "journey through the tough life of a fighter," and is a frequent guest on the podcast MMA LETEM SVĚTEM. Another interesting fact about Kalashnik is that he can identify flags of various countries with 100% accuracy. Last June, he also participated in the reality show Farma Česko. When signing up, he admitted he couldn't even mount a shelf at home, let alone milk a cow. This June, he coached the Czech team in the Tipsport Cage Game project alongside Mikýř, taking it to a victorious finish together.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ---1ut9EI/"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>NEVER SHIED AWAY FROM BIG FIGHTS</h2>In the cage, he relies on a wrestling foundation. To his ground game, he added heavy hands capable of finishing a fight in a few seconds. His style is a feast for the eyes for fans. He is creative, constantly active, with unexpected transitions between striking and wrestling. In OKTAGON, he has won the Tipsport Performance of the Night award three times, finished opponents in the first round four times, and has never lost by submission.In September 2021 at OKTAGON 28, he took on Christian Jungwirth, who was famous at the time for being "unfinishable." Kalashnik needed only 63 seconds and a rear naked choke, with which he forced the German to tap out for the first time in his career. Kalashnik has also faced other famous names like Tomáš Meliš, Tato Primera, or Kaik Brito. Last year in Karlovy Vary, he knocked out experienced Máté Kertész in the very first minute of the fight.<h2>SHATTERED DREAMS AND THE NEXT CHALLENGE</h2>A series of three consecutive victories led him in November 2025 to a title fight with Ion Surdu for the vacant welterweight belt right at home in Brno. Kalashnik entered the cage with torn knee ligaments; less than two weeks prior, he was walking on crutches. Even so, he decided to fight. After a wild exchange, Surdu stopped him in the first round by TKO. "A loss on home soil, especially when I was so close to the title. My dreams collapsed," Kalashnik expressed after the fight. "I fought. I have nothing to be ashamed of," he added.To the same city where his dreams shattered ten months ago, he now returns determined to fight for them again. At OKTAGON 93, Kalashnik faces another major challenge. For the first time in his OKTAGON career, he steps up to middleweight. And he immediately clashes with German fighter Kennedy "Bomaye" Rayomba. Will Kalashnik succeed in the new weight class and lead his comeback to a victorious end?OKTAGON 93 will rock the Winning Group Arena in Brno on September 12, and Vagabund is one of the reasons you shouldn't miss it. Secure your spot and be there when he fights again for the heart of the crowd that holds him dear. Tickets available at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="136"></okteventcomponent>

He was only two years old when he arrived in Brno from Ukraine with his parents and had to learn among local boys how to fight for his place. Thirty years later, he is one of the most popular and visible faces of OKTAGON.

THE VAGABUND STORY: KALASHNIK RETURNS HOME TO BRNO

The challenge has been answered! Former champion Patrik "Inspector" Kincl will face elite soldier Dominik Humburger in the main event of OKTAGON 95, a explosive showdown that Humburger specifically requested. On October 17, Karlovy Vary's Mattoni Arena will host a battle between the number two and number three ranked middleweights, with the winner closing in on a title shot. Will the experience and tactical genius of the "Inspector" prevail, or will the tank from Liberec finally blast his way to the title?<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/8eba4434-a419-49ec-bf88-53de3f000b73/cs.1787075945772.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/a544155f-e143-4ffb-8fe1-180d16b19d7c/cs.1787075957693.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>PATRIK "INSPECTOR" KINCL: COLD-BLOODED STRATEGIST</h2>For local fans, Patrik Kincl is the embodiment of fight IQ and a living legend. The 37-year-old representing Hradec Králové's All Sports Academy burst into OKTAGON like a hurricane, snatching the belt from Samuel Krištofič during his debut at OKTAGON 31 in February 2022 after five rounds of dominant decision control. He then defended the throne for 959 days and ruled the organization's overall pound-for-pound rankings for 312 days. Among his title defenses, the unforgettable rematch against Karlos Vémola at Prague's O2 Arena stands out, where the "Inspector" showcased his tactical maturity and became the first Czech ever to defeat the Terminator. Notable victories also include wins over Alex Lohoré and Piotr Wawrzyniak.Although Kerim Engizek eventually dethroned him at OKTAGON 62, and six months later he fell short against Machmud Muradov in an interim title fight at the Eden football stadium in Prague, the experienced veteran quickly proved he is far from finished. In December 2025, he defeated Robert Pukač on points, and this July in Cologne, Germany, delivered a masterclass performance by dismantling Hojat Khajevand with a precise second-round arm triangle. Kincl holds a 6-2 record across eight fights in OKTAGON and currently ranks second in the middleweight division. He initially rejected Humburger's challenge, preferring to test himself against international elite fighters. However, the situation at the top of the division ultimately accelerated this tense matchup.<h2>DOMINIK "HAMBÁČ" HUMBURGER: A SOLDIER WHO NEVER BACKS DOWN</h2>On the other side of the cage stands seven-years-younger Dominik Humburger, a Liberec native whose life is shaped by strict military discipline—he serves in the Army of the Czech Republic, transferring to the elite Special Forces as a hand-to-hand combat instructor in the summer of 2025, and received a military award directly from President Petr Pavel for his service. He has experienced a meteoric career rise. Having entered professional MMA only in 2021, he has already put nine of his fifteen opponents to sleep via KO or TKO. Remarkably, he has never been finished before the bell, with all three of his career losses coming by decision.Fans remember his entrance to the yellow-and-black stage vividly. In April 2025 at OKTAGON 70, he shocked Karlovy Vary by knocking down Samuel Krištofič in the second round, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Both Humburger and Kincl share this valuable scalp. Three months later at OKTAGON 74 on Prague's Štvanice, he claimed his second consecutive Performance of the Night bonus by knocking out tournament favorite Mark Hulme in the second round. He became the only fighter in OKTAGON history to win both awards in his first two fights. His run through the million-euro Tipsport Gamechanger tournament reached the semifinals at OKTAGON 77 in Bratislava, where after a battle named Fight of the Year 2025, he lost on points to then-champion Kerim Engizek. Engizek thus serves as another shared opponent in both fighters' storylines. Humburger returned to victory in April on home turf in Liberec at OKTAGON 87, defeating the feared Zebaztian Kadestam on points before openly calling out his next opponent: Patrik Kincl. Humburger currently holds a 3-1 record in OKTAGON and now faces the biggest test of his career.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/oktagonmma/p/DcJoJN2jNFS/?img_index=2"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>MASTERFUL CHESS VS. BRUTE FORCE</h2>This clash promises a collision of two contrasting fight styles. A brilliant strategist with exceptional judo and grappling will meet a relentless physical force and pure striker. Patience and fight IQ on one side, unwavering determination and crushing power on the other. The stakes are high for both fighters. Kincl aims to prove his fall from the throne was merely a setback, not the end of the road, while Humburger gets the opportunity he requested. He wants to defeat the legend he chose and permanently establish himself among the division's elite. The winner of this matchup between two fan-favorite Czech middleweights will take a massive step toward a title shot. Will Kincl prove he still belongs on the throne, or will Humburger write the biggest chapter of his career so far?The biggest Czech fight of this autumn is here! OKTAGON 95 will light up Karlovy Vary's Mattoni Arena on October 17 for an unforgettable night, so secure your seat in the stands today. Tickets are available at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="139"></okteventcomponent>

The challenge has been answered! Former champion Patrik "Inspector" Kincl will face elite soldier Dominik Humburger in the main event of OKTAGON 95, a explosive showdown that Humburger specifically requested.

CZECH DERBY OF THE YEAR: DOMINIK HUMBURGER FACES INSPECTOR KINCL IN VARY

A challenge originated on social media. The answer to it will play out in the cage. Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt will become the venue for another massive battle on September 26, 2026. Experienced Slovak fighter Robert Pukač chose his next opponent himself after his latest sensational fight, finding him in Germany. Standing opposite him will be Jaime Cordero, a walking explosion regularly accompanied into the cage by chaos and devastating finishes. How will the clash between two TOP 10 middleweight fighters turn out?<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/ac878eb8-a080-46e7-ae44-14d9a9cd414d/cs.1786625114428.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/d7722203-4a26-4acf-9fa0-6b0955e6d35b/cs.1786625126576.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>ROBERT PUKAČ: THE REBORN VETERAN HUNTS HEAVY HITTERS</h2>“The Prince of Bratislava” Robert Pukač (21-14-1) is one of the longest-serving veterans of the entire organization. He came to combat sports through judo, and under trainer Ilja Škondrič at the Octagon Fighting Academy gym, he gradually turned professional. He entered the cage for the first time in 2010. By the time OKTAGON was created, he was practically a seasoned veteran. That is why he was part of the historically first season of OKTAGON Challenge as a coach. He entered the organization itself in November 2018 at the OKTAGON 10 event, winning on points against Jan Janka.However, the path to the top was not easy. Between 2019 and 2022, he lost five out of six fights, and rock bottom came in March 2022 when he refused to continue after the second round against Christian Jungwirth. Many people wrote him off back then. But Pukač left his long-time home gym and returned as a completely different fighter. Last February, he sent David Kozma to the canvas with a crushing KO, and four months later finished Christian Eckerlin via TKO. A decision loss to Patrik Kincl in December briefly slowed him down, but this June he defeated Brian Manning in a heated bout in front of his home crowd directly in Bratislava. After the victory, he got married and shortly afterward chose his next opponent from the top ten via social media. Meanwhile, he also managed the role of head coach for the Slovak team in the Tipsport Cage Game project.<h2>JAIME CORDERO: GERMAN-PUERTO RICAN FORCE OF NATURE</h2>On the other side of the cage will stand a man traditionally accompanied into action by utter chaos. Jaime Cordero (10-2, 1 NC) grew up in Bremen, Germany, but also embraces his Puerto Rican roots. He discovered combat sports at the age of fourteen through Muay Thai, and today runs his own gym, Elevate in Bremen, which he founded himself and where he trains other emerging talents of the German scene. He fought his way into OKTAGON through the reality show OKTAGON Challenge, during which he first defeated Ibrahim Cholo. Officially, he made his yellow-and-black cage debut in June 2022 at OKTAGON 33, securing a second victory against the same opponent.Since then, he ranks among the division’s fastest finishers and delivered more than half of his victories inside the distance. He dropped Ondřej Raška in 67 seconds, knocked out Gabriel Török with a head kick after just 22 seconds, and submited Ion Taburceanu via kimura in one minute. In OKTAGON, he has lost only twice—by disqualification against Jakub Bahník and via TKO against Marek Mazúch—while his bout with Milan Ďatelinka ended in a No Contest when his opponent had to be carried out on a stretcher following an unintentional elbow strike. In the rematch, Cordero submitted him with a choke. Last October, he also finished Samuel Krištofič via TKO. He is currently riding a five-fight winning streak.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbV-bVbsppC/"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>WILL TACTICS OR AN EXPLOSION DECIDE?</h2>This duel was born on social media when Pukač called for the fight himself. Following his win over Manning, he went straight on the offensive, flooding Instagram with a series of aggressive photomontages and videos to openly demand the matchup. Cordero responded to the challenge without hesitation: “He came to Hamburg five kilos overweight and still managed Eckerlin. This guy called me out, so in Frankfurt I’ll show him that I’m better.” Two different worlds will clash in the cage. Pukač often relies on takedowns, control, and the patience cultivated over sixteen years in the cage. Cordero, on the other hand, is sheer firepower whose fights often end in an instant, whether on the feet or on the ground. Will the Slovak fighter manage to keep Cordero out of striking range, or will the Frankfurt stadium witness another lightning-fast finish from the home fighter?The OKTAGON 94 event kicks off on September 26, 2026, at the Frankfurt stadium Deutsche Bank Park, serving as the culmination of the tenth anniversary celebrations for the yellow-and-black giant. An arena that has already rewritten world records awaits its next huge night, and you can be there. Get your tickets at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="125"></okteventcomponent>

A challenge originated on social media. The answer to it will play out in the cage. Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt will become the venue for another massive battle on September 26, 2026.

PUKAČ HAS CHOSEN HIS NEXT OPPONENT. AT THE FRANKFURT STADIUM, HE WILL FACE CORDERO

First came the insults on social media, then the photomontages, and finally the promise of a cruel retaliation right in the cage. This battle was in full swing even before both men meet face to face on September 12 at the Winning Group Arena in Brno. Local phenomenon Radek Roušal headlines a card for the first time in his career, and at the OKTAGON 93 tournament, he will face former Danish champion Jonas Mågård, who is moving up from bantamweight to featherweight for this duel. Two fighters at the top of the food chain, one cage, and a lot of unfinished business. Who will be the first to silence the other in Brno?<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/feb8e458-a7fc-4652-90c6-436f8efc0dad/cs.1786454328951.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/138443e4-7d33-4995-9cdb-828b71702850/cs.1786454306576.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>RADEK “RUCHY” ROUŠAL: BRNO SHOOTER TAKES ON THE CHALLENGE OF A LIFETIME</h2>For the Brno audience, this is a pure matter of the heart. Radek “Ruchy” Roušal (7-2) enters his first-ever main event while facing a former champion. The path to the cage was never easy for him. He grew up without a father figure in one of Brno's toughest neighborhoods and built discipline and respect at the heavy bag during Thai boxing training. In June 2022, in a five-round war with Poland's Hubert Rutkowski, he became the historically first champion of the DFN organization.He made his OKTAGON debut at OKTAGON 31 in February 2022, where he eventually lost on points to Michael Deiga-Scheck. Subsequently, he faced names like Marek Bartl, Marco Novák, or Nezar Bahaji. He took a hard lesson in Bratislava at OKTAGON 63, where Jack Maguire forced him to tap to an arm triangle. It was the only submission loss of his career, but it fundamentally opened his eyes. Since then, he hasn't allowed anyone to take him to the ground.Afterward, he started a streak that made him one of the most-watched Czechs in the organization. He gradually swept aside Karol Kutyła and Adrian Hamerski, both by TKO in the second round. Then in November 2025, right in Brno, he knocked Corey Frye down four times within twelve seconds and knocked him out in the opening round at 1:54 – a performance that earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. In the spring of 2026, in Liberec, he settled a personal score with Swedish striker Samuel Bark, whom he sent to the canvas even faster, after only 75 seconds of fighting. Roušal thus holds a streak of four consecutive finishes and has remained undefeated for over 500 days, having never lost by TKO or KO in his career.His life has also transformed outside the cage over the past year. Roušal's fan base on Instagram exceeded 130,000 followers, and his relationship with influencer Nela Slováková is among the most-watched on the domestic scene. However, his partner has become the target of attacks from Mågård in recent weeks, so Roušal comes to Brno not only with a desire for the most valuable scalp of his career but also for a personal vendetta.<h2>JONAS “SHARK” MÅGÅRD: VETERAN IN HOSTILE TERRITORY</h2>On the other side of the cage will stand a man for whom MMA has been a life mission for over ten years. Jonas “Shark” Mågård (19-7) is one of the most experienced fighters on the card. His professional career began in February 2014, almost ten years before Roušal's debut, and in that time he has fought three times as many matches. He trains on two fronts simultaneously, between his home Redline Training Center in Sweden and Manchester Top Team under Carl Prince, which means long weeks of separation from his family and young son in Denmark. This sacrifice is, in his own words, his greatest motivation: “When I fight, it's very personal to me. The opponent is trying to take the bread from my family, from my son.”He entered the organization in September 2021 at OKTAGON 27, where in the first round he choked out Elnur Veliev with a Japanese necktie – a rare submission he has used to finish five opponents in his career. In just his second start in the organization, he claimed the bantamweight title when he defeated Filip Macek on points at OKTAGON PRIME 4. He then successfully defended the belt by finishing the experienced Gustavo Lopez by TKO. As champion, he eventually reigned for 629 days, the longest reign in OKTAGON bantamweight history. He lost the throne in July 2023 at Štvanice, where after a five-round war he fell short on points against Brazil's Felipe Lima.Losing the belt did not break him. Mågård returned and defeated Jack Cartwright and Josh Hill on points. Subsequently, he lost to the current bantamweight champion Igor Severino. He now holds two wins in a row. In Brno, he will compete outside the bantamweight division for the first time in nearly ten years, having spent his entire career in the organization there. He arrives with a clear goal of taking the scalp of the local favorite, Roušal.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbguFy1MZXM/"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>BAD BLOOD AND A FIGHT THAT STARTED OUTSIDE THE CAGE</h2>Even before both men meet in the cage, they began going for each other's throats on social media. Mågård went after Roušal hard from the start. He questioned his English, downplayed his winning streak, and finally targeted Roušal's girlfriend, Nela Slováková. Both began exchanging sharp messages online. Roušal then labeled the Dane a “skinny little rat,” turned him into a carp he was about to catch in a photomontage, and promised him a hard retaliation in the cage.Sport-wise, it is a pure clash of styles. Roušal is an explosive striker with KO power in his hands, who also ranks among the organization's best in takedown defense. In his career, he has defended 54 out of 68 attempts and hasn't spent a single second on the ground in a bottom position in his last four fights. Mågård, on the other hand, is a patient grappler whose matches often go to the scorecards. For the winner, it could also be a stepping stone to a featherweight title shot, a belt currently held by Mago Machaev. One thing is certain: both men have promised that their mutual animosity will carry over directly into the cage in Brno.Brno will experience a night that will be indelibly etched in memory! The OKTAGON 93 tournament kicks off at the Winning Group Arena on September 12, and you can't miss it. Secure your spot directly in the stands and experience this MMA show for yourself. You can buy tickets at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="136"></okteventcomponent>

First came the insults on social media, then the photomontages, and finally the promise of a cruel retaliation right in the cage. This battle was in full swing even before both men meet face to face on September 12 at the Winning Group Arena in Brno.

SETTLING SCORES IN BRNO. LOCAL HERO ROUŠAL CHALLENGES FORMER CHAMPION MÅGÅRD

A new light heavyweight champion was born, a long-standing ground control record fell, and the bantamweight champion survived the toughest fight of her career. How did the tournament shake up the world rankings and what other moments defined this unforgettable night? Revisit the highlights of the OKTAGON 92 tournament.<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/520d558c-47ca-428a-9599-3a1a775ba2f1/cs.1786018627459.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/7ca83d18-e0a4-490b-810a-ba57142321b0/cs.1786018635497.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>THE WOMEN'S WAR OF THE CENTURY CLOSED THE CARD</h2>The bantamweight title fight between the undefeated Lucia Szabová and UFC veteran Lucia Pudilová offered a real war. Pudilová flew into the fight aggressively and safely took the first round for herself, but from the second round onwards, Szabová took the reins. She was more accurate in the stand-up, took control on the ground, and gradually neutralized her opponent's pressure at the fence. It only emerged after the fight why Pudilová used her right-hand attacks less and less from the second round: she was fighting with a thumb broken into six pieces, yet she lasted until the final gong. Szabová eventually celebrated a unanimous decision victory, extending her undefeated streak to 12-0 and remaining the only two-division champion in OKTAGON history. She admitted after the fight that it was the toughest test of her career.<h2>A REPLACEMENT THAT CHANGED HISTORY: MURADOV IS THE NEW KING</h2>The story of the second title fight of the evening began twelve days before the tournament. When original challenger Daniel Škvor tore his pectoral muscle in training, it seemed Will Fleury's defense was in jeopardy. The challenge was without hesitation accepted by Makhmud „Mach" Muradov, the interim middleweight champion, who stepped up a division for the first time in his OKTAGON career for this fight. It was historically the highest-ranked men's match in the organization's history.Fleury, who arrived at Štvanice undefeated in OKTAGON, started the duel exactly according to the script. He pushed Muradov against the fence, got him to the ground, and hit him hard in the final seconds of the first round. Muradov went down and was likely saved from a certain finish by the gong. However, a completely different fighter entered the second five-minute round. Muradov immediately headed to the center of the cage and, nineteen seconds after the start of the round, unleashed a shot that sent a dazed Fleury crashing to the ground. He then definitively ended the match via TKO with a final series of strikes. OKTAGON thus crowned a new king of the light heavyweight division, while Fleury tasted the bitterness of defeat in the organization for the first time. After the fight, both fighters showed mutual respect, and at the press conference, the first words about a possible rematch were spoken, potentially even at the upcoming milestone OKTAGON 100 tournament.<h2>PINK PANTHER DEFEATS A LEGEND AND HEADS TO THE STADIUM</h2>For David „Pink Panther" Kozma, this was a fight with huge personal stakes that he had created himself before Štvanice. He publicly challenged Christian Eckerlin to Frankfurt, so he couldn't afford to slip up against Zawada. He eventually succeeded thanks to a practically flawless tactical performance. From the first minute, he delivered precise takedowns, held his opponent at the fence and on the ground, and didn't allow him to find his own rhythm. Although Zawada landed several dangerous strikes in the third round, Kozma confidently managed the finish and walked away with a unanimous decision victory.The performance also had historical significance. Thanks to his flawless ground control, Kozma definitively broke the previous record of Karlos Vémola for the total ground control time in OKTAGON history. Furthermore, the win opened the door to his dream match. Eckerlin has answered his challenge. The clash between the legend of Czechia and the legend of Germany is officially confirmed for the OKTAGON 94 tournament, hosted on September 26th at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park.<oktinstagramcomponent url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbgz7drMpPl/?hl=cs"></oktinstagramcomponent><h2>THE OSTRAVA EXPRESS AND OTHER CARD HIGHLIGHTS</h2>The OKTAGON 92 card offered other stories worth remembering. In a thrilling encounter against the dreaded Hafeni Nafuko, Tomáš Mudroch showed phenomenal takedown defense and punished from a defensive position with precise strikes. The „Ostrava Express" thus secured a highly valuable split decision victory after a balanced battle.A Czech derby between two young talents was decided in favor of Jakub Batfalský, who outpointed Vojtěch Khol after a very tactical performance. The first fight of the tournament then took the fans' breath away. Ivan Klevets hit his opponent Kevin Enz with a spinning back kick directly to the chin in the middle of the first round, securing a brutal KO.<h2>WORLD RANKING SHIFTS</h2>The performances at Štvanice were immediately reflected in the world rankings:<ul><li>Makhmud Muradov – by winning the title, he catapulted himself among the world elite, from 36th to 27th place.</li><li>Lucia Szabová – After the toughest fight of her career, she improved from 14th to 12th place.</li><li>David Kozma – a huge leap from 264th to 169th place confirms his return to the winning column.</li><li>Ivan Klevets – with a lightning KO in the first round, he jumped from 931st to 656th place.</li></ul>A natural drop was recorded by the losers of both title matches. Will Fleury fell from 32nd to 42nd place and Lucie Pudilová from 35th to 40th position.<h2>NEXT STOP BRNO</h2>Štvanice is behind us, but the yellow-and-black colossus doesn't stop. On September 12th, OKTAGON returns to Brno, where the Winning Group Arena will host OKTAGON 93. The main attraction will be the highly anticipated featherweight clash between local Radek Roušal and former bantamweight champion Jonas Mågård, whose pre-fight social media banter already promises a truly heated battle. The card will also feature the return of Brno showman Andrej Kalašnik and a stand-up battle between Josef Hála and Radovan Úškrt under Stand and Bang rules.OKTAGON's ten-year celebrations continue and Brno is preparing for another unforgettable evening! The OKTAGON 93 tournament kicks off on September 12th and promises a night full of tension and hard fights. Don't miss it and be there! You can buy tickets at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="136"></okteventcomponent>

A new light heavyweight champion was born, a long-standing ground control record fell, and the bantamweight champion survived the toughest fight of her career. How did the tournament shake up the world rankings and what other moments defined this unforgettable night?

LOOKING BACK AT ŠTVANICE: NEW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AND RANKING SHIFTS

The most beautiful tournament of the year at Prague's Štvanice gave the judges quite a workout. OKTAGON 92 delivered three brutal finishes before the final bell, but seven of the ten fights still had to be settled on the scorecards. Here's how the yellow-and-black colossus's tenth birthday night looked through the judges' eyes.<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/afb18a0a-35f2-47d3-b224-28ef4072024f/cs.1785786514307.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/42a56361-fafd-4e72-86c4-d7807f762e45/cs.1785786518292.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>LUCIA SZABOVÁ VS. LUCIE PUDILOVÁ</h2>The women's bantamweight title fight was a five-round tug-of-war that kept the judges thoroughly occupied. Lucie Pudilová took the opening round on two of the three cards thanks to a successful takedown. From the second round onward, though, Lucia Szabová started to take over the cage. The Slovak champion gradually seized control, sharpened her accuracy, and dominated the scorecards for the rest of the fight. Two judges ultimately had it 49-46, while the third saw complete domination from the unbeaten queen at 50-45. A unanimous decision, and the title belt stays in Slovakia.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1445" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>MAKHMUD MURADOV VS. WILL FLEURY</h2>The closely watched light heavyweight title fight started brilliantly for the Irish ruler. Will Fleury controlled the first round with composure, landed a knockdown in the closing seconds, and all three judges awarded it to him unanimously. But the second round brought a lightning-fast reversal. Makhmud Muradov charged into the firefight with enormous energy and delivered a hard TKO. The scorecards were left unfinished, and light heavyweight crowned a new king.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1467" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>DAVID KOZMA VS. DAVID ZAWADA</h2>The anticipated clash of two Davids had one crystal-clear leader on the scorecards. Home favorite David Kozma dictated the pace from the very first seconds, took his opponent down, and built total control. All three judges saw his dominance identically across all three rounds. A unanimous decision at 30-27 for the "Pink Panther," who celebrates a triumph after a mature performance and moves emphatically closer to his next challenge.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1470" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>HAFENI NAFUKA VS. TOMÁŠ MUDROCH</h2>A gripping clash of styles reached an extraordinarily tense conclusion. The "Ostrava Express," Tomáš Mudroch, snatched the first round with precise striking, but Hafeni Nafuka evened things up in the second thanks to cage pressure and ground work. The final five minutes began with the fight even on the cards. In an exhausting war, the Czech representative handled the third round better, and every judge agreed on a final score of 29-28 for Mudroch.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1463" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB BATFALSKÝ VS. VOJTĚCH KHOL</h2>The anticipated Czech derby of young talents opened with a tactical tug-of-war that gave the judges a very readable fight to score. Jakub Batfalský grabbed the first two rounds thanks to effective clinch defense against the cage and sharper striking, building a decisive lead on the cards. Vojtěch Khol emptied the tank in the final five minutes, landed a solid takedown, and took the third round on all three cards, but it wasn't enough to flip the fight overall. Batfalský managed the contest with composure after a mature performance and celebrates a well-earned unanimous decision, 29-28.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1472" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>DAVID HOŠEK VS. DANIEL SCHWINDT</h2>An exhausting striking war produced the night's only split decision. The opening two rounds were incredibly even, and after ten minutes each judge saw the fight differently on the cards. A final five minutes fought at a brutal pace ultimately tipped the contest toward the German puncher. Daniel Schwindt won 29-28 on two of the three cards and takes a narrow triumph home from Prague.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1471" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>MIROSLAV BROŽ VS. RAFAEL ARONOV</h2>The judges got no chance to write anything down here. Rafael Aronov didn't keep the crowd waiting, landing a crushing shot right at the start and finishing his stunned opponent on the ground with a final flurry. A lightning-fast TKO finish, and clean scorecards for the Israeli fighter.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1451" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB TICHOTA VS. FIRAS DAUD</h2>Three rounds of domination from the German representative. Firas Daud gave the home talent almost no room to operate and controlled the fight uncompromisingly from the very start. One judge even rewarded his total dominance in the first round with a 10-8 score. It added up to a clear unanimous decision for Daud, with a final tally of 30-27 twice and 30-26 once.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1474" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>ROMAN PAULUS VS. HARUN KURT</h2>A hard-fought brawl from the opening seconds ended in a split decision. Harun Kurt took the first round on all three cards with precise striking. But the Slovak warrior Roman Paulus showed enormous heart, upped his activity in the second and third rounds, and dragged the even battle onto his side. Two judges gave him a tight 29-28 win, and Paulus got to celebrate an extremely valuable scalp in front of a roaring arena.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1456" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent><h2>IVAN KLEVETS VS. KEVIN ENZ</h2>The Ukrainian warrior lived up to his role as the big favorite in style. Midway through the first round, he unleashed a precise spinning kick that sent Kevin Enz crashing down without mercy. A perfect KO, zero marks on the scorecards, and a showcase performance to open the night.<oktscorecardfightcomponent fightid="1480" smallerversion="true"></oktscorecardfightcomponent>The yellow-and-black colossus doesn't stop, and another spectacular MMA show is already knocking on the door! The history of Europe's best organization is written with every new tournament, and you can't afford to miss it. The next stop is Brno, where Radek Roušal and Jonas Mågård will collide in a closely watched main event. Don't wait around, grab your tickets at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="136"></okteventcomponent>

The most beautiful tournament of the year at Prague's Štvanice gave the judges quite a workout. OKTAGON 92 delivered three brutal finishes before the final bell, but seven of the ten fights still had to be settled on the scorecards.

OKTAGON 92 THROUGH THE JUDGES' EYES: TWO CORONATIONS AND SEVEN DECISIONS

The most beautiful tournament of the year at Prague's Štvanice brought a thrilling spectacle! A magical open-air night delivered a historical milestone when Makhmud Muradov brutally knocked out Will Fleury to claim the light heavyweight championship throne. Undefeated Lucia Szabová and local favorite David Kozma also defended their undeniable qualities in exhausting battles. Who else claimed a valuable scalp in front of the roaring stands and left an indelible mark in the cage? Here are the results of the OKTAGON 92 tournament.<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/b8f3808b-1c65-4499-948e-7edc7fef62c0/cs.1785626722815.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/8b866356-3477-4b54-9c16-3fa2fa898f8e/cs.1785626729047.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>LUCIA SZABOVÁ VS. LUCIE PUDILOVÁ</h2>The highly anticipated title fight kicked off with exchanges on the feet. Lucia Szabová landed precise shots right from the start, but Lucie Pudilová soon managed to take the fight to the ground. Although the Czech fighter established a dominant position there, the Slovak champion managed to get back to her feet and ultimately snatched the balanced opening act for herself. The second five-minute round also offered a thrilling spectacle, in which Szabová showed slightly better accuracy. In the third round, the battle moved to the ground again, but this time the undefeated bantamweight queen dominated from the top position. Even though Pudilová stepped on the gas in the fourth round and managed to generate massive pressure, the final minutes of this exhausting war offered an absolute tug-of-war in the cage, with the initiative shifting from one side to the other. In the end, the more accurate Lucia Szabová takes home a well-deserved decision victory from this clash, continuing her magnificent run and comfortably defending her championship throne.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1445"></oktfightcomponent><h2>WILL FLEURY VS. MAKHMUD MURADOV</h2>A historical war that shook the history of OKTAGON. The light heavyweight title fight and the clash of the two highest-ranked fighters delivered a shocking resolution! Will Fleury started the duel with immense pressure and quickly pushed Makhmud Muradov against the fence. However, the experienced "Mach" managed to escape the difficult situation and struck the Irish champion. Fleury kept a cool head, successfully took the fight to the ground, and controlled the progression from a dominant position almost until the end of the opening round. In the final seconds, however, Fleury unleashed a devastating shot. Muradov went down, but the bell saved him from a potential finish. The Irish ruler thus claimed the first round. However, the Uzbek striker flew into the second round and, after just a few seconds, landed another brutal punch that sent a visibly shaken Fleury crashing to the canvas. Muradov didn't wait around and definitively ended the match with a final salvo of punches. OKTAGON thus crowns a new king of the light heavyweight division, while Will Fleury loses his invincibility within the organization.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1467"></oktfightcomponent><h2>DAVID KOZMA VS. DAVID ZAWADA</h2>The highly anticipated clash of the two Davids started exactly according to the local favorite's plan. Shortly after the initial feeling-out process, David Kozma managed to deliver a successful takedown and got David Zawada under him on the ground. There, he easily established clear control, kept his opponent in the bottom position for the rest of the first round, and confidently claimed it for himself. The second round offered an almost identical scenario. The "Pink Panther" once again quickly took the battle to the canvas right at the beginning. Although the German veteran persistently tried to fight his way back to his feet, Kozma constantly pressured him against the fence and forced him back on the defensive, safely securing this part of the duel as well. Conversely, the majority of the final round took place on the feet, where both warriors exchanged several sharp blows. However, a minute before the end, Kozma confirmed his dominance, delivered another precise takedown, and managed the end of the match with absolute ease. Following a mature performance, he celebrates a hugely important decision victory and takes a massive step toward his dream clash with Eckerlin at the Frankfurt stadium.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1470"></oktfightcomponent><h2>HAFENI NAFUKA VS. TOMÁŠ MUDROCH</h2>The clash of styles started sharply right from the very first second. Hafeni Nafuka immediately dove for a takedown, but Tomáš Mudroch displayed exemplary defense and established a dominant position on the ground himself. After a quick return to their feet, the German fighter pushed forward, but the "Ostrava Express" landed hard punches from the defensive and snatched the first round. In the second act, Nafuka managed to fight his way to his opponent's back, where he maintained control for a large part of the round. He then repeatedly threatened with relentless pressure against the fence, took Mudroch down several times, and evened the scorecards. The final five minutes in the cage offered a similar wrestling scenario, which was enriched by sharp striking exchanges. After an exhausting battle, Tomáš Mudroch ultimately celebrates a highly valuable decision victory.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1463"></oktfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB BATFALSKÝ VS. VOJTĚCH KHOL</h2>The anticipated Czech derby between two young talents started with tactical measuring. A large part of the opening round took place in a clinch against the fence. Batfalský managed to win the first round. Vojtěch Khol entered the second five minutes with a clear plan to push his opponent against the fence and, after a successful takedown, managed to get him on the ground. In the second round, Vojtěch Khol stepped on the gas, pushed his opponent against the fence, and successfully took the duel to the mat. However, the Ostrava shooter kept a cool head and, thanks to effective defense and more precise strikes, secured this part of the match as well. The final round then saw enormous effort from Khol for a complete turnaround. He delivered another successful takedown and established a dominant ground position. But Batfalský once again confirmed his qualities, managed to fight his way back to his feet, and did not allow his opponent to break the unfavorable course of the match. The Ostrava shooter thus celebrates a well-deserved decision victory after a tactical performance.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1472"></oktfightcomponent>PRELIMS<h2>DAVID HOŠEK VS. DANIEL SCHWINDT</h2>The anticipated clash of two elite strikers delivered a thrilling spectacle right from the opening seconds. Hard punches immediately began flying through the air, and the threat of a flash knockout literally hung in the air. However, the German striker Daniel Schwindt showed slightly better accuracy on the feet, managing to claim the first round. Both fighters flew into the second round at a tremendous pace, and the attractive battle in the cage continued to offer wild exchanges. The scorecards after the second round showed an even score for two judges, while one had David Hošek leading by two points. Even the final five minutes did not slow down the hellish pace. Ultimately, the German representative walks away as the winner from this exhausting and evenly matched war, celebrating a close split decision triumph after a tense wait.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1471"></oktfightcomponent><h2>MIROSLAV BROŽ VS. RAFAEL ARONOV</h2>Talk about speed! As expected, both fighters flew into the match at a tremendous pace, with hard punches flying from both sides. However, the Israeli fighter soon landed a precise strike that sent Miroslav Brož to the canvas. Rafael Aronov didn't wait around and promptly finished the duel with a final series of punches. Aronov thus claims an incredibly valuable TKO scalp from this wild shootout, while the Czech fan favorite does not get to celebrate his grand return to the cage.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1451"></oktfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB TICHOTA VS. FIRAS DAUD</h2>Most of the opening act took place on the ground, where the Czech talent was on the losing end. Firas Daud displayed great control, managed to hit Jakub Tichota hard with elbows several times, and comfortably claimed the first round. In the second round, both fighters exchanged several sharp strikes on the feet. Before the end of the round, the battle moved back to the canvas, where the local representative attempted a leg lock. The German opponent skillfully escaped the situation and immediately secured a dominant position again. Even in the final round, Tichota could not find an effective recipe against his precisely fighting opponent. After three rounds of clear superiority, Firas Daud takes home a well-deserved decision victory and secures a very valuable scalp.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1474"></oktfightcomponent><h2>ROMAN PAULUS VS. HARUN KURT</h2>Both fighters gave each other nothing right from the opening seconds. Hard punches and kicks began flying in the first round, with Harun Kurt being the more accurate one, thus claiming the opening act. The fighters continued at a relentless pace in the second round, delivering attractive striking exchanges. Although Paulus managed to secure a successful takedown, the German representative once again capitalized on his precise strikes and had the upper hand in this part as well. But the final round brought immense pressure. The Slovak warrior took the duel to the ground and threatened with dangerous chokes three times. Although the finish didn't materialize, Roman Paulus rejoices in a valuable split decision victory after an exhausting and tight battle.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1456"></oktfightcomponent>FREE PRELIMS<h2>IVAN KLEVETS VS. KEVIN ENZ</h2>The opening bout of the entire gala evening delivered a brutal finish right in the first round! Ivan Klevets completely fulfilled his role as the favorite. The Ukrainian warrior wasted no time and shut off his German opponent Kevin Enz with a precise spinning kick halfway through the first round. Klevets thus delivered a hard KO and adds a dominant stoppage victory to his record.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1480"></oktfightcomponent>Štvanice is behind us, but the yellow-and-black colossus doesn't stop! On September 12th, we are moving to Brno, where the OKTAGON 93 tournament promises another unforgettable spectacle. The closely watched main event will see the feared striker Radek Roušal clash with the Danish phenomenon Jonas Mågård. This thrilling encounter and adrenaline-packed gala will surely keep you awake. Secure your seat in the stands and experience the electrifying atmosphere right in the center of the action! You can buy tickets at the link below.<okteventcomponent eventid="136"></okteventcomponent>

The most beautiful tournament of the year at Prague's Štvanice brought a thrilling spectacle! A magical open-air night delivered a historical milestone when Makhmud Muradov brutally knocked out Will Fleury to claim the light heavyweight championship throne.

OKTAGON 92 RESULTS: MURADOV ENDS FLEURY'S REIGN, SZABOVÁ DEFENDS HER THRONE

For ten years, we have been writing stories together. OKTAGON celebrates a decade of entertainment, matches, and moments when we faced fear. To mark this milestone, we teamed up with Footshop to create a special collection, The Art of Fight. It was completely designed and created by the Footshop team in Prague. And just like every fight in the cage, this collection tells its own story.<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/76274d54-3796-4173-8226-53209b963090/cs.1785528306695.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/cd0a4f80-c590-4e26-9d11-a599844aa340/cs.1785528314945.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent>The Art of Fight collection is for everyone who hasn’t given up on their dream, regardless of how tired they were, how many people doubted them, or how many times they were told they couldn’t do it. Most people only notice you once you reach the top. But this is for you. For the one who chased their dream long before anyone was even watching. This story is sewn into every piece of the collection – and now you can wear it too.Footshop x OKTAGON brings this spirit into an exclusive thirteen-piece collection that blends the raw energy of combat sports with a streetwear aesthetic. The faces of the collaboration include fighters Václav Štěpán, Nick Stamidis, and Jakub Batfalský.The entire The Art of Fight collection is available right now on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://store.oktagonmma.com/">OKTAGON Store</a> and at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Footshop.cz">Footshop.cz</a>. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your journey or have been fighting for your dream for a long time – this collection is for you.

For ten years, we have been writing stories together. OKTAGON celebrates a decade of entertainment, matches, and moments when we faced fear. To mark this milestone, we teamed up with Footshop to create a special collection, The Art of Fight.

THE ART OF FIGHT: OKTAGON AND FOOTSHOP PRESENT A SPECIAL COLLECTION TO MARK A DECADE

Two titles, one night, ten years of history. Štvanice is preparing for a jubilee storm. The card will offer two title fights, returns to the cage, a Czech derby between two young talents, and much more. Get ready for a summer tournament that will rewrite history. Take a look at the complete overview of what awaits us at Štvanice.<oktresponsiveimagecomponent url="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/95d85795-10b0-4f14-b314-6cddb1e04946/cs.1785500526490.png" mobileurl="https://assets.oktagonmma.com/COMMON_IMAGE/3cbc7ff6-77b6-4276-bede-0b5a9699d5d5/cs.1785500531429.png" link="" croppedcorners="true" enablecornersmobile="false" smallercorners="false"></oktresponsiveimagecomponent><h2>LUCIA SZABOVÁ VS. LUCIE PUDILOVÁ</h2>The main event of the evening and the female fight of the century. Undefeated Slovak champion Lucia "Silent Killer" Szabová (11-0), historically the first double champion of OKTAGON, will defend her bantamweight throne against Lucie Pudilová (17-11), historically the first Czech woman in the UFC. The duel was supposed to take place twice already, but was thwarted both times by injury or illness. After more than a year and a half of waiting, they will finally meet at Štvanice. Can Pudilová seize a historic victory and hand the champion her first loss, or will Szabová confirm her absolute dominance and keep her throne?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1445"></oktfightcomponent><h2>WILL FLEURY VS. MAKHMUD MURADOV</h2>The highest-ranked men's fight in the history of OKTAGON according to world rankings. Irish champion Will Fleury (17-3) is currently the reigning ruler of two divisions. Originally, he was supposed to defend his belt at Štvanice in a rematch with Daniel Škvor. However, Škvor got injured twelve days before the tournament, so Makhmud "Mach" Muradov (29-8), the interim middleweight champion, stepped into the cage instead. Muradov is moving to the light heavyweight division, planning to thwart Fleury's plan to become the first triple champion. Will Fleury manage to defend the belt, or will Muradov become the first man to defeat him in OKTAGON?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1467"></oktfightcomponent><h2>DAVID KOZMA VS. DAVID ZAWADA</h2>A clash of two Davids, which could decide the fate of both. Fan favorite and the longest-reigning champion in OKTAGON history David "Pink Panther" Kozma (33-15) returns to Štvanice after eight years with the goal of confirming that his return to the winning track this year was no coincidence. Facing him is UFC, KSW, and PFL veteran David "Sagat" Zawada (20-12), who is returning to the welterweight division where he once reached the UFC, and recently showed in a tough battle with Daniel Ligocký how hard it is to beat him. Will Kozma find his way back to the top, or will the experienced Zawada send him to another defeat?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1470"></oktfightcomponent><h2>HAFENI NAFUKA VS. TOMÁŠ MUDROCH</h2>A clash between a fast finisher and a patient grappler. Tomáš "Ostrava Express" Mudroch (8-2) delivered all eight of his professional wins in the first round and is one of the organization's most dangerous strikers. Against him stands Hafeni "The Namibian Nightmare" Nafuka (12-4), a German fighter with Namibian roots and one of the best grapplers in his division. Will Mudroch deliver another quick finish, or will Nafuka with stand his opponent's pressure and take the fight to where he is most dangerous?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1463"></oktfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB BATFALSKÝ VS. VOJTĚCH KHOL</h2>A Czech derby between two young talents in the featherweight division. Vojtěch "Vichr z hor" Khol (3-1), a three-time Czech amateur champion from Patrik Kincl's stable, questioned Batfalský's place in the top ten on social media. Ostrava-born striker Jakub Batfalský (9-2) accepted the challenge with pleasure. Will Batfalský turn his experience into another triumph, or will Khol snatch the biggest victory of his professional career so far?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1472"></oktfightcomponent>PRELIMS<h2>DAVID HOŠEK VS. DANIEL SCHWINDT</h2>We probably won't need judges for this one! Local powerhouse and feared striker David Hošek (13-8-1) wants to jump back on the winning track after a loss to Poppeck. He plans to use his famous "grenades" for that. The tough German striker Daniel Schwindt (8-5), who has victories over names like Úškrt or Bartl, has the same plan. Both fighters experienced defeats in their last duels and are now playing for everything. We are in for a brutal shootout where only the one with the tougher chin survives.<oktfightcomponent fightid="1471"></oktfightcomponent><h2>MIROSLAV BROŽ VS. RAFAEL ARONOV</h2>A return after twenty-seven months in retirement. Miroslav "The Inquisitor" Brož (17-4-1) hung up his gloves after a loss to Christian Eckerlin, but now he is returning exactly where he made his debut in 2018 at the OKTAGON 7 tournament. He has scalps like Jungwirth, Pukač, or Primeira. Standing in his way is Israeli debutant Rafael "The Cop" Aronov (8-6), who has delivered all eight of his victories so far before the limit. Can Brož jump back into form after a long break, or can the dangerous debutant stop him?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1451"></oktfightcomponent><h2>JAKUB TICHOTA VS. FIRAS DAUD</h2>The anticipated return of one of the greatest Czech talents. Jakub "Chimp" Tichota (6-4), a two-time challenger for the OKTAGON featherweight title, returns to the cage after a serious injury. Facing him is German fighter Firas Daud (5-1), who has delivered all five of his professional wins before the limit and debuted in OKTAGON with a close loss to Václav Štěpán. Will Tichota find his form again, or will the German prospect add another quick finish to his list?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1474"></oktfightcomponent><h2>ROMAN PAULUS VS. HARUN KURT</h2>Winner of the fifth season of OKTAGON Challenge, Roman Paulus (12-6), has passed through the fire of heavy wars and now needs to confirm his qualities in a new weight category, seeking stability in bantamweight after moving from featherweight. Standing in his way is Harun Kurt (6-0), one of the drivers of the German scene, who as a professional has not yet tasted the bitterness of defeat. Will Paulus manage to stop the German machine, or will Kurt record his seventh consecutive victory?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1456"></oktfightcomponent>FREE PRELIMS<h2>IVAN KLEVETS VS. KEVIN ENZ</h2>The beginning of the entire gala evening promises a fantastic spectacle. Ukrainian combat sambo master Ivan Klevets (4-3), training at the Monster Gym in Prague, is riding a wave of four wins and showing that his initial losses were just a hard lesson. Now he will be tested by the youngest holder of a black belt in BJJ in Germany, Kevin Enz (6-4). The top grappler is coming to stop Klevets' rise. Which of the two rising fighters will start the evening at Štvanice better?<oktfightcomponent fightid="1480"></oktfightcomponent>Ten years of the yellow-black colossus will culminate right where its greatest stories were written. The OKTAGON 92 tournament on August 1st will transform Prague's Štvanice into an open-air arena, and together we will celebrate the organization's tenth birthday. Štvanice is already hopelessly sold out, but you won't miss a thing – watch the entire tournament live via PPV on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://OKTAGON.TV">OKTAGON.TV</a> and be there with us!<okteventcomponent eventid="132"></okteventcomponent>

Two titles, one night, ten years of history. Štvanice is preparing for a jubilee storm. The card will offer two title fights, returns to the cage, a Czech derby between two young talents, and much more. Get ready for a summer tournament that will rewrite history.

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