OKTAGON 83: SAMSONIDSE vs. MACHAEV

The birth of a new featherweight champion

On January 31, 2026, the OKTAGON MMA spotlight will turn to the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle. For the third time, Stuttgart will roar for one of the best sports shows on the planet, leaving every fan with an experience that lingers long after.

The battle for the featherweight champion. The vacant OKTAGON title is within reach for featherweight #1 and world #62 Niko Samsonidse. Standing in his way is the 25-year-old Austrian beast and world #74 Machaev, with an incredible record of 16 wins and only 2 losses.

Another battle for the star Vosgröne. Facing him is Jesus Samuel Chavarría, an undefeated threat for 3 years. Will he take the star down?

World bantamweight #47 and the first Czech woman in the UFC, where she fought 11 times, Lucie Pudilová, in a clash with the experienced two-organization champion "The German Gypsy" Lehner.

Germany’s top female MMA talent – the undefeated Alina Dalaslan – is also ready for action. She faces Polish prospect Karolina Sobek, who brings experience from Bellator, PFL, Ares, and LFL.

The return of the "King of the North," OKTAGON veteran Jan Malach, with 10 first-round finishes. In a clash of destroyers, he takes on German killer Ahmad Halimson, who secured all 6 of his wins in the first round.

#7 vs. #10 in the light heavyweight division. Undefeated UAE Warriors champ Quissua recently knocked out Strzelczyk. Coming for his scalp is the feared Montagnac, with victories over Langer and Škvor.

A clash of strikers. The undefeated Harun Kurt dominated 4-time Czech champion Bruknar in Brno. Now, he faces showman Nathan "Little Red" Haywood, who dropped Chotěnovský with a stunning hook kick.

Also featuring lightweight executioner "The Albanian Eagle" Topallaj, with 7 first-round wins.

Come experience it live, be part of this incredible ride, and write another unique story with us.

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