2025 in Oktagon MMA

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2025 in Oktagon MMA
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The year 2025 is the 9th year in the history of the Oktagon MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Contents

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1 Oktagon 66: Engizek vs. Oniszczuk February 1, 2025 PSD Bank Dome Düsseldorf, Germany
2 Oktagon 67: Creasey vs. Adamia February 23, 2025 Werk Arena Třinec, Czech Republic
3 Oktagon 68: Todev vs. Fleury March 9, 2025 Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Stuttgart, Germany
4 Oktagon 69: Holzer vs. Ilbay April 5, 2025 Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Germany
5 Oktagon 70: Krištofič vs. Humburger April 26, 2025 KV Arena Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
6 Oktagon 71: Poppeck vs. Langer May 17, 2025 BMW Park Munich, Germany
7 Oktagon 72: Vémola vs. Végh 3 June 14, 2025 Fortuna Arena Prague, Czech Republic
8 Oktagon 73: Eckerlin vs. Pukač June 28, 2025 Barclays Arena Hamburg, Germany
9 Oktagon 74: Bolander vs. Szabová August 9, 2025Central Tennis Court Štvanice Prague, Czech Republic
10 Oktagon 75 September 13, 2025 ZAG-Arena Hanover, Germany
11 Oktagon 76 September 20, 2025 Festhalle Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
12 Oktagon 77: Engizek vs. Humburger October 4, 2025 Ondrej Nepela Stadium Bratislava, Slovakia
13 Oktagon 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček October 18, 2025 Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
14 Oktagon 79 November 1, 2025 Winning Group Arena Brno, Czech Republic
15Oktagon 80November 22, 2025 SAP Garden Munich, Germany
16Oktagon 81December 29, 2025 O2 Arena Prague, Czech Republic

Oktagon Middleweight Tournament

Background

On December 18, 2024, it was announced that a Tipsport Gamechanger 3 took place in 2025, for the middleweight division. On same day, the promotion revealed first two fighters taking part in the tournament includes a current Oktagon Middleweight Champion Kerim Engizek and David Zawada. [1] In the two weeks later, the promotion's has officially released the lineup includes Marek Mazúch, Miloš Petrášek, Vlasto Čepo, Samuel Krištofič, Ion Surdu, Andreas Michailidis, Mark Hulme, Matěj Peňáz, Mick Stanton, Piotr Wawrzyniak, Anthony Salamone and Krzysztof Jotko completed in the tournament. The tournament kicked off at Oktagon 66 on February 1. [2]

Tournament brackets

Opening round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Finals
        
Flag of Slovakia.svg Samuel Krištofič 2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Dominik HumburgerKO
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Dominik HumburgerKO
Flag of South Africa.svg Mark Hulme 2
Flag of Greece.svg Andreas Michailidis 1
Flag of South Africa.svg Mark HulmeSUB
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Dominik Humburger
Flag of Turkey.svg Kerim Engizek
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Miloš Petrášek 3
Flag of England.svg Mick StantonUD
Flag of England.svg Mick Stanton 1
Flag of Turkey.svg Kerim EngizekTKO
Flag of Turkey.svg Kerim EngizekUD
Flag of Poland.svg Kamil Oniszczuk [a] 3
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Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Matěj PeňázTKO
Flag of Germany.svg David Zawada 1
Flag of Iran.svg Hojat Khajevand [b] 3
Flag of Poland.svg Piotr Wawrzyniak UD
Flag of Poland.svg Piotr WawrzyniakKO
Flag of Slovakia.svg Marek Mazúch 1
Flag of Iran.svg Hojat Khajevand
Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Jotko
Flag of Slovakia.svg Vlasto ČepoKO
Flag of Austria.svg Erhan Kartal 1
Flag of Slovakia.svg Marek Mazúch [c] 2
Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Jotko TKO
Flag of Moldova.svg Ion Surdu 3
Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Jotko UD
  1. Engizek was originally scheduled to face Anthony Salamone, but Salamone was forced to pulled out due to respective doping violations and was replaced by Kamil Oniszczuk.
  2. Matěj Peňáz was forced to withdrew due to an infection of Staphylococcus and was replaced by Hojat Khajevand.
  3. Vlasto Čepo withdrew from the tournament due to an injury and was replaced by Marek Mazúch.

Oktagon 66: Engizek vs. Oniszczuk

Oktagon 66: Engizek vs. Oniszczuk
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateFebruary 1, 2025
Venue PSD Bank Dome
City Düsseldorf, Germany

Oktagon 66: Engizek vs. Oniszczuk was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on February 1, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Background

The first round of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament between the current Oktagon Middleweight Champion Kerim Engizek and Anthony Salamone was expected to headline the event. While, the event took place the first round middleweight tournament between Matěj Peňáz and David Zawada. [3]

However, Salamone and Damien Lapilus were removed from the event due to two fighters respective doping violations and subsequent suspensions by the French Anti-Doping Agency. [4] As a results, Lapilus opponent Lom-Ali Eskiev faced Wanderley Junior instead. [5] Engizek faced Kamil Oniszczuk, who scheduled to face Hojat Khajevand at this event. [6] Khajevand completed at this event against Kennedy Rayomba instead. [7]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightKerim Engizekdef.Kamil OniszczukDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [a]
LightweightLom-Ali Eskievdef.Wanderley JuniorTKO (punches)24:45
MiddleweightMatěj Peňázdef. David Zawada TKO (knee and punches)14:42 [b]
FeatherweightDeniz Ilbaydef.Vladimír LengálTKO (punches)10:33 [c]
WelterweightCihad Akipadef.Matouš KohoutDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
MiddleweightHojat Khajevanddef.Kennedy RayombaKO (punches)12:12 [d]
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
LightweightDaniel Solajadef.Raphael FedericoDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
WelterweightEmir-Can Aldef.Viktor KováčTKO (punches)13:47
Catchweight (176 lb)Tamerlan Dulatovdef.Ghith IghzawiTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)10:16
WelterweightZoran Solajadef.Lukáš EliášTKO (punches)11:34
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women's BantamweightDanielle Mistelidef.Sara Luzar-SmajićSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:30
  1. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Round of 16.
  2. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Round of 16.
  3. Lengál missed weight (148.3 lb).
  4. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Reserve bout; Rayomba missed weight (187 lb).

[8]

Oktagon 67: Creasey vs. Adamia

Oktagon 67: Creasey vs. Adamia
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateFebruary 22, 2025
Venue Werk Arena
City Třinec, Czech Republic

Oktagon 67: Creasey vs. Adamia was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on February 22, 2025, in Třinec, Czech Republic.

Background

A Oktagon Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Sam Creasey and Beno Adamia headlined the event. [9]

The event also was held two bouts opening rounds of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament. [3] However, the match between Piotr Wawrzyniak and Marek Mazúch was moved to Oktagon 70 due to Mazúch injury. [10]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FlyweightBeno Adamiadef.Sam Creasey (c)Decision (split) (48–47, 47–48, 48–47)35:00 [a]
WelterweightRobert Pukačdef.David KozmaKO (punches)12:15 [b]
MiddleweightMick Stantondef.Miloš PetrášekDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [c]
MiddleweightMark Hulmedef. Andreas Michailidis Submission (guillotine choke)12:20 [d]
FeatherweightNiko Samsonidsedef.Édgar Delgado JimenezTKO (leg kick)30:27
Women's BantamweightLucia Szabovádef. Kalindra Faria Submission (keylock)14:16
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
Light Heavyweight Daniel Škvor def.Antonio ZovakSubmission (guillotine choke)10:26
MiddleweightJaime Corderodef.Milan ĎatelinkaTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)14:10 [e]
Catchweight (159 lb)Tomáš Mudrochdef.Petru BuzduganTKO (upkick and punches)11:22
Women's FlyweightVeronika Smolkovádef.Aitana ÁlvarezDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Free Prelims (YouTube)
MiddleweightDaniel Ligockidef.Dominic SchoberTKO (punches)13:29

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Oktagon 68: Todev vs. Fleury

Oktagon 68: Todev vs. Fleury
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateMarch 8, 2025
Venue Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
City Stuttgart, Germany

Oktagon 68: Todev vs. Fleury was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on March 8, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany.

Background

A Oktagon Heavyweight Championship bout for the vacant title between a current Oktagon Light Heavyweight Champion Will Fleury and Lazar Todev headlined the event. [12]

A welterweight bout between Christian Jungwirth and Marek Bartl was expected to serve as co-main the event. [13] However, for health reasons, Jungwirth and Radovan Úškrt withdrew from the event. Subsequently, Úškrt originally opponent Daniel Schwindt stepped in to face Bartl in a 181 pounds bout instead. [14]

A welterweight bout between Niklas Stolze and Jessin Ayari was scheduled for this event. However, Stolze withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Andreas Stahl. [15]

Promotional newcomer Joliton Lutterbach and Makhmud Muradov were scheduled to meet in a middleweight bout. [16] However, Lutterbach was forced to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by another newcomer Yasubey Enomoto. [17] [18]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight Will Fleury def.Lazar TodevDecision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47)55:00 [a]
Catchweight (163 lb)Alan Omerdef.Łukasz KoperaDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–28)35:00
Middleweight Makhmud Muradov def. Yasubey Enomoto KO (knee and punches)20:40
Catchweight (181 lb)Daniel Schwindtdef.Marek BartlTKO (punches and elbows)24:41
Welterweight Jessin Ayari def.Andreas StahlTKO (punches)34:01
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
LightweightDenis Frimpongdef.Robin FrankDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightElvis Batista da Silvadef.Roman PaulusDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
FeatherweightJakub Batfalskýdef.Joel BatoboTKO (corner stoppage)25:00
Catchweight (194 lb)Daniel Ligockidef.Erik LorenzSubmission (brabo choke)12:05
Women's BantamweightAlina Dalaslandef.Kamila ŠimkováTKO (punches and knees)33:49
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Catchweight (161 lb)Kevin Enzdef.Benny BajramiDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)35:00 [b]
  1. For the vacant Oktagon Heavyweight Championship.
  2. Enz missed weight (162.9 lb).

[19]

Oktagon 69: Holzer vs. Ilbay

Oktagon 69: Holzer vs. Ilbay
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateApril 5, 2025
Venue Westfalenhallen
City Dortmund, Germany

Oktagon 69: Holzer vs. Ilbay was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on April 5, 2025, in Dortmund, Germany.

Background

A featherweight bout between undefeated prospect Max Holzer and Deniz Ilbay headlined the event. [20]

A featherweight bout between Mochamed Machaev and Emrah Sonmez was scheduled for this event. However, the bout was moved to Oktagon 71 on May 17 for unknown reasons. [21]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightMax Holzerdef.Deniz IlbaySubmission (rear-naked choke)44:14
WelterweightEdiz Tascidef.Uwe SchüderTKO (knees and punches)12:51
Catchweight (150 lb) Khalid Taha def.Jose ZarauzTKO (elbows and punches)24:04 [a]
LightweightPredrag Bogdanovićdef.Fedor DuricDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
FeatherweightGjoni Palokajdef.Marco NovákDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Light HeavyweightFrederic Vosgrönedef.Jorick MontagnacTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)23:36
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
Catchweight (174 lb)Marcel Mohamed Grabinskidef.Karol SkrzypekDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Women's Bantamweight Lucie Pudilová def.Brittney CloudyDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightKarol Ryšavýdef.Eugen Black-DellSubmission (guillotine choke)24:53
FlyweightMohammed Waliddef. Aaron Aby Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Catchweight (190 lb)David Hošekdef.Aleksandar StefanovicSubmission (triangle choke)13:38 [b]
  1. Zarauz missed weight (150.4 lb).
  2. Stefanovic missed weight (202 lb).

[22]

Oktagon 70: Krištofič vs. Humburger

Oktagon 70: Krištofič vs. Humburger
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateApril 26, 2025
Venue KV Arena
City Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Oktagon 70: Krištofič vs. Humburger was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on April 26, 2025, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Background

The event marked the promotion's second visit to Karlovy Vary and first since Oktagon 8 in July 2018.

A Oktagon Bantamweight Championship bout between Igor Severino and former Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion Jack Cartwright was scheduled to headline the event. [23] However on April 12, the promotion announced that Cartwright has suffered an injury and the pairing would be postponed to a future date. [24]

A Oktagon Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Mallory Martin and Eva Dourthe took place at the event. [25]

The four bouts opening rounds of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament took place at the event. [3]

A women's strawweight bout between former champion Katharina Dalisda and Elin Öberg was removed from the event due to Dalisda's suffered an illness. [26]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightDominik Humburgerdef.Samuel KrištofičKO (punch)21:58 [a]
MiddleweightVlasto Čepodef.Erhan KartalKO (punch)14:01 [b]
Middleweight Krzysztof Jotko def.Ion SurduDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [c]
MiddleweightPiotr Wawrzyniakdef.Marek MazúchKO (punch)14:36 [d]
WelterweightAndrej Kalašnikdef.Máté KertészKO (punch)11:35
Light Heavyweight Daniel Škvor def.Marc DoussisKO (punch)11:51 [e]
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
Women's Strawweight Mallory Martin (c)def.Eva DourtheDecision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 50–45)55:00 [f]
FeatherweightRadek Roušaldef.Karol KutyłaTKO (punches)23:36
MiddleweightHojat Khajevanddef.Łukasz SiwiecTKO (punches)13:25 [g]
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Light HeavyweightMateusz Strzelczykdef.Mateusz DuczmalSubmission (heel hook)11:31

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Oktagon 71: Poppeck vs. Langer

Oktagon 71: Poppeck vs. Langer
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateMay 17, 2025
Venue BMW Park
City Munich, Germany

Oktagon 71: Poppeck vs. Langer was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on May 17, 2025, in Munich, Germany.

Background

A light heavyweight rematch between former interim Oktagon Light Heavyweight Champion Pavol Langer and Alexander Poppeck headlined the event. [28] The pairing previously to met for the interim title at Oktagon 44 in June 2023, which Langer won the title by split decision. [29]

A lightweight bout between Lom-Ali Eskiev and Shem Rock was scheduled for this event. However, Eskiev withdrew due to injury as car crash and was replaced by Abdullo Khodzhaev. [30] [31] In turn, Khodzhaev pulled out due to visa issues and was replaced by Attila Korkmaz. [32]

On May 7, it was announced that featherweight bout between Mochamed Machaev and Emrah Sonmez was cancelled due to Sonmez injury. [33] In addition, Rony Bouzy withdrew from the bout against Patrick Vespaziani and was replaced by Jovan Zeljkovic. [34]

A welterweight bout between Tamerlan Dulatov and Emmanuel Binyet was removed from the event due to Dulatov's infection. [35]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light HeavyweightAlexander Poppeckdef.Pavol LangerKO (punch)11:15
Catchweight (163 lb)Denis Frimpongdef.Arijan TopallajTKO (punches and elbows)30:44
Catchweight (161 lb)Shaqueme Rockdef.Attila KorkmazDecision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27)35:00
HeavyweightPatrick Vespazianidef.Jovan ZeljkovicTKO (elbows)10:41
Catchweight (159 lb)Gökhan Aksudef.Ognjen DimićTKO (knee and punches)12:43
LightweightTomáš Mudrochdef.Ozan AslanerKO (punches)12:03 [a]
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
LightweightGeorge Stainesdef.Hafeni NafukaDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightWanderley Juniordef.Jakub DohnalKO (punch)10:19
Light HeavyweightZdeněk Polívkadef.Harun UzunDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
LightweightPeter Gabaldef.Elias JakobiTKO (punches)12:07
Free Prelims (YouTube)
WelterweightEndrit Brajshoridef.Jan MalachKO (punches)11:33
  1. Mudroch missed weight (159.4 lb).

[36]

Oktagon 72: Vémola vs. Végh 3

Oktagon 72: Vémola vs. Végh 3
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateJune 14, 2025
Venue Fortuna Arena
City Prague, Czech Republic

Oktagon 72: Vémola vs. Végh 3 was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on June 14, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic.

Background

The event marked the promotion's second held in Fortuna Arena and first since Oktagon 58 in June 2024. [37]

A light heavyweight trilogy between former Oktagon Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Karlos Vémola and former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Attila Végh headlined the event. [38] The pairing first met at Oktagon 15 in November 2019, where Végh won by first round knockout. Their second meeting took place at Oktagon 58 in March 2023, which Vémola defended the light heavyweight title by second round submission. [39]

The co-main event took place an interim Oktagon Middleweight Championship bout between Makhmud Muradov and former champion Patrik Kincl. [40]

An interim Oktagon Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between undefeated contender Lucia Szabová and Lucie Pudilová was scheduled to take place at this event. [41] However on May 14, it was announced that Pudilová withdrew from the bout due to injury. [42]

Current Oktagon Middleweight Champion Kerim Engizek and Mick Stanton were scheduled to meet in a quarterfinal of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament, but Engizek withdrew from the event due to injury and the pairing would be postponed to a future date. [43]

On June 9, the middleweight tournament quarterfinal between Matěj Peňáz and former interim middleweight champion Piotr Wawrzyniak was removed from the event due to Peňáz has suffered an infection. [44] Subsequently, Frederic Vosgröne withdrew from the bout against Lucas Alsina due to suffered an infection and was replaced by Daniel Škvor. [45]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight Karlos Vémola def. Attila Végh Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47)55:00 [a]
Middleweight Makhmud Muradov def.Patrik KinclDecision (unanimous) (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)55:00 [b]
LightweightIvan Buchingerdef.Vladimír LengálSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:31
WelterweightRonald Paradeiserdef. Bojan Veličković TKO (leg injury)11:31
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
Light Heavyweight Daniel Škvor def.Lucas AlsinaTKO (elbow and punches)24:39
MiddleweightJaime Corderodef.David HošekTKO (doctor stoppage)24:42
FeatherweightJakub Batfalskýdef.Karol RyšavýDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
Women's BantamweightAlina Dalaslandef.Róża GumiennaTKO (punches)33:19
Catchweight (143 lb)Ayton De Paepedef.Roman PaulusDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27)35:00 [c]
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Catchweight (159 lb)Jan Stanovskýdef.Daniel SolajaSubmission (armbar)34:33 [d]
  1. For the symbolic "Infinity" title.
  2. For the interim Oktagon Middleweight Championship.
  3. De Paepe missed weight (145.5 lb).
  4. Stanovský missed weight (160.4 lb).

[46]

Oktagon 73: Eckerlin vs. Pukač

Oktagon 73: Eckerlin vs. Pukač
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateJune 28, 2025
Venue Barclays Arena
City Hamburg, Germany

Oktagon 73: Eckerlin vs. Pukač was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on June 28, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany.

Background

A welterweight bout between Christian Eckerlin and Robert Pukač headlined the event. [47]

A Oktagon Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Beno Adamia and Zhalgas Zhumagulov took place at the event. [48] At the weigh-ins, Adamia weighed in at 127 pounds, 2 pounds over the flyweight limit. As a results, Adamia was stripped of the title and only Zhumagulov was eligible to win it. [49]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightRobert Pukačdef.Christian EckerlinTKO (punches)31:05 [a]
HeavyweightKasim Arasdef.Adam PałaszKO (punches)11:42
WelterweightKaik Britodef.Joilton LutterbachKO (knee and punches)11:43
Welterweight Jessin Ayari def. Niklas Stolze Submission (rear-naked choke)23:25
BantamweightJonas Mågårddef.Farbod Iran NezhadDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [b]
WelterweightWahed Nazhanddef.Faridun ShokhnazarovSubmission (kimura)23:42
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
Flyweight Zhalgas Zhumagulov def.Beno AdamiaDecision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 50–45)55:00 [c]
Catchweight (181 lb)Marek Bartldef.Daniel MakinSubmission (kimura)24:18
Catchweight (150 lb)Richie Smullendef.Vojto BarboríkTKO (punches and elbows)23:49
LightweightTomáš Cigánikdef.Ahmad HalimsonDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
Free Prelims (YouTube)
LightweightAltin Zenunidef.Tibor BalázsSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:01
  1. Pukač missed weight (175 lb).
  2. Nezhad missed weight (140 lb).
  3. For the vacant Oktagon Flyweight Championship. Adamia missed weight (127 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Zhumagulov was eligible to win the title.

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Oktagon 74: Bolander vs. Szabová

Oktagon 74: Bolander vs. Szabová
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateAugust 9, 2025
VenueCentral Tennis Court Štvanice
City Prague, Czech Republic

Oktagon 74: Bolander vs. Szabová was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on August 9, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic.

Background

The event was headlined by a Oktagon Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Cecilie Bolander and undefeated contender Lucia Szabová. [51]

A Oktagon Bantamweight Championship bout between Igor Severino and former Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion Jack Cartwright was scheduled to serve as the featured bout of the preliminary card. [52] They were originally scheduled to headline Oktagon 70 in last April, but Cartwright withdrew due to has suffered an injury. [24] In turn, Cartwright withdrew once again due to has suffered an injury and was replaced by Elvis Batista da Silva. [53] Subsequently, the bout was cancelled once again due to an injury, but though it isn’t clear which fighter couldn’t compete at this time. [54]

The quarterfinals of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament took place at this event. [51] On July 9, it was reported that Vlasto Čepo withdrew from the event against Krzysztof Jotko due to injury and was replaced by Marek Mazúch, who scheduled to face Hojat Khajevand at this event. [55] On August 2, Matěj Peňáz was forced to withdrew from the event against former interim Oktagon Middleweight Champion Piotr Wawrzyniak due to an infection of Staphylococcus and was replaced by Khajevand. [56]

In addition, Jakub Tichota and Raphael Federico were scheduled at this event, but Tichota withdrew from the event due to health problems and was replaced by promotional newcomer Vojtěch Khol in a 152 pounds bout. [53]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received €5,000 bonus.

Results

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Women's BantamweightLucia Szabovádef.Cecilie Bolander (c)TKO (elbows and punches)13:11 [a]
MiddleweightKerim Engizekdef.Mick StantonTKO (punches)13:03 [b]
MiddleweightDominik Humburgerdef.Mark HulmeKO (elbow and punches)22:59 [c]
Middleweight Krzysztof Jotko def.Marek MazúchTKO (elbows)24:36 [d]
MiddleweightHojat Khajevanddef.Piotr WawrzyniakDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00 [e]
Preliminary card (Oktagon.tv)
FeatherweightRadek Roušaldef.Adrian HamerskiTKO (punches)21:09
MiddleweightKamil Oniszczukdef. David Zawada Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [f]
Catchweight (192 lb)Daniel Ligockidef.Andre LangenTKO (knees and punches)12:00
Catchweight (152 lb)Vojtěch Kholdef.Raphael FedericoSubmission (guillotine choke)31:11
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women's Bantamweight Niamh Kinehan def.Michaela HlaváčikováDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
  1. For the Oktagon Women's Bantamweight Championship.
  2. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
  3. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal; Humburger missed weight (187.2 lb).
  4. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal; both fighters missed weight: Jotko (190.6 lb) and Mazúch (191 lb).
  5. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
  6. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Reserve bout.

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Oktagon 75

Oktagon 75
Promotion Oktagon MMA
DateSeptember 13, 2025
Venue ZAG-Arena
City Hanover, Germany

Oktagon 75 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on September 13, 2025, in Hanover, Germany.

Background

The event will mark the promotion's debut in Hanover. [58]

A featherweight bout between undefeated prospect Max Holzer and Khalid Taha was scheduled to headline the event. [59] However on August 30, Holzer withdrew from the event due to health issues and a replacement is currently being sought. [60]

Zdeněk Polívka and undefeated promotional newcomer Emilio Quissua were scheduled to meet in a light heavyweight bout. However, Polívka withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Mateusz Strzelczyk. [61]

Fight card

Main card (Oktagon.tv)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight Khalid Taha vs.TBD
HeavyweightLazar Todevvs. Luis Henrique
FlyweightMohammed Walidvs. David Dvořák
FeatherweightGjoni Palokajvs.Jakub Batfalský
FeatherweightMochamed Machaevvs.Wanderley Junior
Light HeavyweightMateusz Strzelczykvs.Emilio Quissua
WelterweightEmir-Can Alvs.Lukáš Eliáš
FeatherweightNikolaos Serbezisvs.Joel Batobo
Welterweight Arian Sadiković vs.Dawid Jarowienko
FeatherweightHugo Vachvs.Jack Maguire

    [62]

    Oktagon 76

    Oktagon 76
    Promotion Oktagon MMA
    DateSeptember 20, 2025
    Venue Festhalle Frankfurt
    City Frankfurt, Germany

    Oktagon 76 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on September 20, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany.

    Background

    Fight card

    Main card (Oktagon.tv)
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Light HeavyweightFrederic Vosgrönevs.TBA
    Lightweight Daniel Weichel vs.Aboubakar Tounkara
    HeavyweightPatrick Vespazianivs.Paweł Biernat
    Catchweight (161 lb)Hafeni Nafukavs.Hassan Shaaban
    LightweightAlan Omervs.Attila Korkmaz
    LightweightDenis Frimpongvs.Peter Gabal
    WelterweightTamerlan Dulatovvs.Nesarahmad Nadri
    Catchweight (132 lb)Alina Dalaslanvs.Clara Ricignuolo
    LightweightFedor Duricvs.Petru Buzdugan
    FeatherweightJames Hendinvs.Ayton De Paepe
    BantamweightRaul Lemberanskijvs.Jose Zarauz
    MiddleweightGeorg Bilogrevicvs.David Hošek

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      Oktagon 77: Engizek vs. Humburger

      Oktagon 77: Engizek vs. Humburger
      Promotion Oktagon MMA
      DateOctober 4, 2025
      Venue Ondrej Nepela Stadium
      City Bratislava, Slovakia

      Oktagon 77: Engizek vs. Humburger is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on October 4, 2025, in Bratislava, Slovakia.

      Background

      A Oktagon Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion (also a current Oktagon Light Heavyweight Champion) Will Fleury and former champion Martin Buday was rumoured to headline the event, but it never materialized due to Fleury had been announced in advance that his cousin would be holding a wedding ceremony that day. [64] [65]

      The semifinals of Oktagon Middleweight Tournament is scheduled to take place at this event. [66]

      A lightweight rematch between former Oktagon Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Ivan Buchinger and Vojto Barborík was scheduled for this event. They previously competed for the featherweight title at Oktagon 27 in September 2021, where Buchinger won the title via unanimous decision. [67] However, Barborík withdrew from the bout due to personal reasons and was replaced by Richie Smullen. [68]

      Fight card

      Main card (Oktagon.tv)
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      MiddleweightKerim Engizekvs.Dominik Humburger [a]
      Middleweight Krzysztof Jotko vs.Hojat Khajevand [b]
      LightweightIvan Buchingervs.Richie Smullen
      MiddleweightVlasto Čepovs.Daniel Schwindt
      MiddleweightSamuel Krištofičvs.Jaime Cordero [c]
      FeatherweightMarco Novákvs.Corey Fry
      Light HeavyweightJorick Montagnacvs.Mateusz Duczmal
      Women's FlyweightVeronika Smolkovávs.TBA
      Catchweight (121 lb) Monika Chochlíková vs.Atenea Flores [d]
      1. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
      2. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
      3. Oktagon Middleweight Tournament Reserve bout.
      4. Oktagon Underground Rules (3min / 3R).

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      Oktagon 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček

      Oktagon 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček
      Promotion Oktagon MMA
      DateOctober 18, 2025
      Venue Lanxess Arena
      City Cologne, Germany

      Oktagon 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on October 18, 2025, in Cologne, Germany.

      Background

      A welterweight bout between Christian Eckerlin and Ivica Trušček is scheduled to headline the event. [70]

      A Oktagon Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Igor Severino and 2023 PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament winner Khurshed Kakhorov is scheduled to take place at the event. [71]

      Fight card

      Main card (Oktagon.tv)
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      WelterweightChristian Eckerlinvs.Ivica Trušček
      Light HeavyweightFrederic Vosgrönevs.TBA
      Bantamweight Igor Severino vs.Khurshed Kakhorov [a]
      WelterweightRonald Paradeiservs.Marcel Mohamed Grabinski
      FeatherweightDeniz Ilbayvs.TBA
      MiddleweightCihad Akipavs.Erhan Kartal
      LightweightArijan Topallajvs.TBA

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      Oktagon 79

      Oktagon 79
      Promotion Oktagon MMA
      DateNovember 1, 2025
      Venue Winning Group Arena
      City Brno, Czech Republic

      Oktagon 79 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on November 1, 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic.

      Background

      A Oktagon Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Ion Surdu and Andrej Kalašnik is scheduled to take place at this event. [73]

      Fight card

      Main card (Oktagon.tv)
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      WelterweightIon Surdu (c)vs.Andrej Kalašnik [a]
      LightweightVladimír Lengálvs.TBA
      LightweightTomáš Mudrochvs.TBA
      LightweightJan Stanovskývs.TBA

      [74]

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