2024 in Oktagon MMA explained

The year 2024 will be the 8th year in the history of the Oktagon MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Czech Republic and Slovakia. 2024 will begin with Oktagon 52.

List of events

Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1Oktagon 52: Mågård vs. CartwrightUtilita Arena Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
2Oktagon 53: Dalisda vs. DourtheRudolf Weber-Arena Oberhausen, Germany
3Oktagon 54: Kincl vs. WawrzyniakOstravar Arena Ostrava, Czech Republic
4Oktagon 55: Jungwirth vs. Pukač 2Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Stuttgart, Germany
5Oktagon 56: Aby vs. CreaseyResorts World Arena Birmingham, England, UK
6Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. BrožFesthalle Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
7Oktagon 58: Vémola vs Végh 2Fortuna Arena Prague, Czech Republic
8Oktagon 59: Paradeiser vs TorresPeugeot Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
9Oktagon 60Rudolf Weber-Arena Oberhausen, Germany
10Oktagon 61Winning Group Arena Brno, Czech Republic
11Oktagon 62Deutsche Bank Park Frankfurt, Germany
12Oktagon 63TBATBA
13Oktagon 64
14Oktagon 65O2 Arena Prague, Czech Republic

Oktagon Lightweight $1 Million Tournament

Background

Oktagon 52: Mågård vs. Cartwright

Oktagon 52: Mågård vs. Cartwright
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:January 27, 2024
Venue:Utilita Arena

Oktagon 52: Mågård vs. Cartwright was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on January 27, 2024, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England.

Background

A bantamweight bout between former champion Jonas Mågård and former Cage Warriors Bantamweight champion Jack Cartwright headlined the event.[1]

A lightweight bout between Shoaib Yousaf and Eduard Kexel was expected to take place at the event. However, Yousaf withdrew from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Rafael Hudson.[2]

Results

Oktagon 52
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kg Jonas Mågårddef. Jack CartwrightDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Middleweight 84 kg Matěj Peňázdef. Matthew BonnerTKO (punches to the body) 2 4:43
Flyweight 57 kg Aaron Abydef. Christopher DanielDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Stuart Austin def. Adam PałaszSubmission (arm-triangle choke)13:52
Featherweight 66 kg Max Holzer def. Corey FrySubmission (rear-naked choke) 22:12
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Denis Frimpong def. Jan ŠirokýDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Roman Paulusdef. Nathan HaywoodSubmission (rear-naked choke) 3 4:05
Lightweight 70 kg Eduard Kexeldef. Rafael HudsonSubmission (rear-naked choke) 14:29
Featherweight 66 kg Jake McHughdef. Armand HerczegSubmission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:30
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Catchweight 62 kg Daniel Bainbridge def. Hamza DagdevirenDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00

Oktagon 53: Dalisda vs. Dourthe

Oktagon 53: Dalisda vs. Dourthe
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:February 10, 2024
Venue:Rudolf Weber-Arena

Oktagon 53: Dalisda vs. Dourthe was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on February 10, 2024, at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Background

A Oktagon Women's strawweight Championship bout between reigning champion Katharina Dalisda and contender Eva Dourthe headlined the event.[3]

Results

Oktagon 53
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Women"s Strawweight 52 kg Katharina Dalisda (c)def. Eva DourtheDecision (unanimous) 55:00For the Oktagon Women's strawweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Islam Dulatovdef. John PalaiologosTKO (knee to the body) 14:59
Lightweight 70 kg Miroslav Broždef. Tom CrosbyDecision (split) 35:00
Middleweight 84 kg David Zawadadef. Hojat KhajevandSubmission (heel hook)34:24
Lightweight 70 kg Ivica Truščekdef. Cihad AkipaTechnical Submission (guillotine choke) 22:22
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Jan Malachdef. Luka MilidragovićTKO (knee to the body and punches) 23:01
Featherweight 66 kg Gjoni Palokajdef. Jaroslav PokornýDecision (unanimous) 35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Endrit Brajshoridef. Jan FajkSubmission (guillotine choke) 30:47
Lightweight 70 kg Emir-Can Aldef. Tomáš VotavaKO (punches) 11:49
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Featherweight 66 kg Sami Zarabidef. Jakub BatfalskyDecision (unanimous) 35:00

Oktagon 54: Kincl vs. Wawrzyniak

Oktagon 54: Kincl vs. Wawrzyniak
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:March 2, 2024
Venue:Ostravar Aréna

Oktagon 54: Kincl vs. Wawrzyniak was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on March 2, 2024, at the Ostravar Aréna in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Background

An unification Oktagon Middleweight Championship bout between reigning champion Patrik Kincl and interim champion Piotr Wawrzyniak headlined the event.[4]

Results

Oktagon 54
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 84 kg Patrik Kincl (c)def. Piotr Wawrzyniak (ic) Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 1:50 For the Oktagon Middleweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Ronald Paradeiserdef. Attila KorkmazDecision (split) 3 5:00 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Lightweight 70 kg Mochamed Machaevdef. Makwan AmirkhaniKO (punches) 3 0:06Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Lightweight 70 kg Daniel Torresdef. Vladimír LengálDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Lightweight 70 kg Mateusz Legierskidef. Matouš KohoutSubmission (rear-naked choke) 14:38Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Lightweight 70 kg Acoidan Duquedef. Mohamed GrabinskiDecision (split) 3 5:00 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Lightweight 70 kg Predrag Bogdanovićdef. Hafeni NafukaDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Łukasz Rajewskidef. Jason PonetDecision (split) 3 5:00
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Lightweight 70 kg Miloš Janičićdef. Ebrahim HosseinpourTKO (knee) 2 1:28

Oktagon 55: Jungwirth vs. Pukač 2

Oktagon 55: Jungwirth vs. Pukač 2
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:March 23, 2024
Venue:Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle

Oktagon 55: Jungwirth vs. Pukač 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on March 23, 2024, at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany.[5]

Background

A welterweight rematch between Christian Jungwirth and Robert Pukač headlined the event.[6] The pair previously fought at Oktagon Prime 5 in March 2022, where Jungwirth won by TKO at the end of second-round.

Results

Oktagon 55
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Christian Jungwirthdef. Robert PukačDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Light Heavyrweight 93 kg Alexander Poppeckdef. Jeremy KimballTKO (punches) 1 3:30
Welterweight 77 kg Máté Kertészdef. Niklas StolzeSubmission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:42
Middleweight 84 kg Jamie Corderodef. Dominic SchoberDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Sebastian Herzbergdef. Ruben WolfTKO (leg injury) 1 5:00
Lightweight 70 kg Arijan Topallajdef. Karol RyšavýKO (punches) 1 0:36
Preliminary Card
Catchweight 74 kg Wahid Najanddef. Jakub BahníkDecision (split) 3 5:00
Light Heavyrweight 93 kg Jorick Montagnacdef. Sebastian HeilDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Featherweight 66 kg Michael Deiga-Scheckdef. Nikolaos SerbezisKO (punch) 1 0:53
Women"s Bantamwweight 61 kg Lucia Szabovádef. Róża GumiennaSubmission (armbar) 3 4:38
Catchweight 87 kg Ion Taburceanudef. Nenad AvramovićTKO (Retirement) 2 5:00
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women"s Strawweight 52 kg Jacinta Austindef. Karolina WójcikDecision (unanimous) 3 5:00

Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey

Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:April 20, 2024
Venue:Resorts World Arena

Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on April 20, 2024, at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.

Background

A rematch for the vacant Oktagon Flyweight Championship between former title challenger Aaron Aby and former Cage Warriors Flyweight champion Sam Creasey headlined the event. The pair previously fought at Cage Warriors 123 in June 2021, where Creasey won via unanimous decision.[7]

Results

Oktagon 56
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Flyweight 57 kg Sam Creaseydef. Aaron AbyDecision (unanimous)55:00For the vacant Oktagon Flyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Akonne Wanlissdef. Sahil SirajKO (punch)10:48Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Catchweight 68 kg Shem Rockdef. Stefano CatacoliSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:47
Light Heavyrweight 93 kg Will Fleurydef. Daniel ŠkvorSubmission (arm-triangle choke)21:14
Welterweight 77 kg Andrej Kalašnikdef. Liam EtebarTKO (punches)10:43
Lightweight 70 kg George Stainesdef. Tomáš CigánikDecision (unanimous)35:00
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg James Hendindef. Jakub DohnalTKO (elbows and punches)24:43
Lightweight 70 kg Denis Frimpongdef. Callum MullenDecision (unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Mick Stantondef. Kamil WojciechowskiKO (punches)34:01
Welterweight 77 kg Ammari Diedrickdef. Daniel HromekKO (punches)14:56
Featherweight 66 kg Bakhtyaar Oryakhaildef. Mbaye GayeTKO (submission to elbows)32:04
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women"s Flyweight 57 kg Aitana Álvarezdef. Megan MorrisDecision (unanimous)35:00

Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. Brož

Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. Brož
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:May 4, 2024
Venue:Festhalle

Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. Brož is a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on May 4, 2024, at the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany.

Background

A Oktagon Heavyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Hatef Moeil and #1 contender Stuart Austin was expected to headline the event.[8] However, Moeil withdrew from the fight due to elbow injury.[9] As a results, a 176-pound catchweight bout between Christian Eckerlin and Miroslav Brož was promoted to the main event status.[10]

Fight card

Oktagon 57
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight 80 kg Christian Eckerlindef. Miroslav BrožTKO (Elbows) 2 4:49
Lightweight 70 kg Losene Keitadef. Agy SardariDecision (Unanimous)3 5:00Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Opening Round.
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Pavol Langerdef. Marc DoussisKO (Knee and Punches) 1 4:06
Bantamweight 61 kg Farbod Nezhaddef. Mate SanikidzeDecision (Unanimous)3 5:00
Welterweight 77 kg Louis Glismanndef. Łukasz SiwiecDecision (Unanimous)3 5:00
Welterweight 77 kg Matouš Kohoutdef. Islam KhapilaevDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg Max Holzerdef. Eemil KurhelaSubmission (rear naked choke)21:53
Flyweight 57 kg Beno Adamiadef. Stipe BrčićDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Women"s Strawweight 52 kg Mallory Martindef. Anita BekusDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Welterweight 77 kg Endrit Brajshoridef. Tayo OdunjoDecision (Split)3 5:00
Women"s Bantamweight 61 kg Sandra Peterhoffdef. Laura KirtzelSubmission (Rear naked choke)12:09PROJEKT Y (Reality TV Show).
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women"s Bantamweight 61 kg Haifa Resodef. Erika TommTKO (Punches)32:06PROJEKT Y (Reality TV Show).

Oktagon 58: Vémola vs Végh 2

Oktagon 58: Vémola vs Végh 2
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:June 8, 2024
Venue:Fortuna Arena

Oktagon 58: Vémola vs Végh 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on June 8, 2024, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.

Background

A Oktagon Light Heavyweight Championship between reigning champion Karlos Vemola and former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion Attila Végh headlined the event.[11] The pair previously fought at Oktagon 15 in November 2019, where Végh won via knockout in the first round.

Fight card

Oktagon 58
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Karlos Vemola (c)def. Attila VéghSubmission (arm-triangle choke)2 0:45 For the Oktagon Light Heavyweight Championship.
Welterweight 77 kg Ion Surdudef. David KozmaKO (punches)1 2:27
Middleweight 84 kg Marek Mazuchdef. David ZawadaKO (punches) 1 1:15
Lightweight 70 kg Shem Rockdef. Jaroslav PokornýTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)1 3:06
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Mateusz Legierskidef. Akonne WanlissDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27)3 5:00 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Quarterfinal.
Catchweight 86 kg Miloš Petrášekdef. Kamil WojciechowskiDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight 70 kg Acoidan Duquedef. Mochamed MachaevDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Quarterfinal.
Welterweight 77 kg Amiran Gogoladzeldef. Leandro SilvaDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27)3 5:00
Featherweight 66 kg Deniz Ilbaydef. Denis TripšanskýKO (knee and punches) 2 2:16
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Lightweight 70 kg Attila Korkmazdef. Makwan AmirkhaniSubmission (rear-naked choke)3 3:37 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Reserve bout.

Oktagon 59: Paradeiser vs Torres

Oktagon 59: Paradeiser vs Torres
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:July 20, 2024
Venue:Peugeot Arena

Oktagon 59: Paradeiser vs Torres was a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on July 20, 2024, at the Peugeot Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Background

The event marked the promotion's twelve visit to Bratislava and first since OKTAGON 47 in October 2023.

A rematch for the OKTAGON Bantamweight Championship between champion Felipe Lima and former champion and #1 contender, Jonas Magard, was expected to headline the event. The pairing previously fought at OKTAG0N 45 Special on June 2023, where Lima won via decision. On June 18, Lima activated clausula in his contract and left organization to step in on short notice at against Muhammad Naimov in featherweight bout.[12]

Fight card

OKTAGON 59
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Ronald Paradeiserdef. Daniel TorresDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)35:00Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Quarter-final.
Lightweight 70 kg Losene Keitadef. Predrag BogdanovićTKO (punch to the body) 2 4:15 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Quarter-final.
Lightweight 70 kg Ivan Buchingerdef. Łukasz RajewskiSubmission (ninja choke) 2 1:11 Tipsport Gamechanger 2: Reserve bout.
Catchweight 59.5 kg Lucia Szabovadef. Aitana AlvarezDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)35:00
Welterweight 77 kg Petr Knížedef. Radovan ÚškrtSubmission (arm-triangle choke)2 3:47
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 84 kg Piotr Wawrzyniakdef. Andreas MichailidisDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)3 5:00
Catchweight 68 kg Marco Novakdef. Radek RoušalDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)3 5:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Jonas Mågårddef. Josh HillDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Milan Datelinkadef. Ondrej RaškaKO (punch)10:14
Free Prelims (YouTube)
Women's Flyweight 56 kg Veronika Smolkovadef. Jovana ĐukićTKO (punches)2 2:26

OKTAGON 60

OKTAGON 60
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:September 7, 2024
Venue:Rudolf Weber-Arena

OKTAGON 60 will be a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on September 7, 2024, at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Fight card

OKTAGON 60
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Niklas Stolzevs. Matouš Kohout
Lighheavyweight 93 kg Alexander Poppeckvs. Jorick Montagnac
Middleweight 84 kg Jaime Corderovs. Zdenek Polivka
Welterweight 77 kg Wahed Nazhandvs. Max Handanagić
Lightweight 70 kg Marcel Grabinskivs. Jakub Bahnik
Women Bantamweight 61 kg Laura Kirtzelvs. Haifa Reso
 kg TBAvs. TBA
Welterweight 77 kg Marek Bartlvs. Zoran Solaja
 kg TBAvs. TBA
Welterweight 77 kg Daniel Hromekvs. Emir-Can Al

OKTAGON 61

OKTAGON 61
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:September 21, 2024
Venue:Winning Group Arena

OKTAGON 61 will be a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on September 21, 2024, at the Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czech Republic.

Fight card

OKTAGON 61
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Vlado Lengalvs. Corey Fry
Welterweight 77 kg Andrej Kalašnikvs. TBA
Featherweight 66 kg Radek Roušalvs. TBA
Lightweight 70 kg Jan Stanovskyvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA

OKTAGON 62

OKTAGON 62
Promotion:Oktagon MMA
Date:October 14, 2024
Venue:Deutsche Bank Park

OKTAGON 62 will be a mixed martial arts event held by Oktagon MMA on October 14, 2024, at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fight card

OKTAGON 62
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Christian Jungwirthvs. Christian EckerlinMain Event
Lightweight 70 kg Max Cogavs. Antun Račić
Middleweight 84 kg Kerim Engizekvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
 kg TBAvs. TBA
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See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heated fights confirmed for OKTAGON MMA's debut in Newcastle on Jan. 27. FightBook MMA. 2023-12-29.
  2. Web site: Turnaj OKTAGON 52 bohužel na poslední chvíli hlásí ztrátu, ale i rychlou náhradu. MMA Shorties. 2024-01-25.
  3. Web site: OKTAGON 53 Results: Dalisda makes promotional history, Dulatov dominates. FightBook MMA. 2024-02-12.
  4. Web site: OKTAGON 54 Results: Kincl Unifies Belts in Spectacular Fashion. FightBook MMA. 2024-03-04.
  5. Web site: Oktagon MMA 55 Results. MMA Sucka. 2024-03-23.
  6. Web site: Oktagon 55 Preview; Return to Germany. SevereMMA.com. 2024-03-22.
  7. Web site: OKTAGON 56 in Birmingham: An Exciting Night of MMA. FightBook MMA. 2024-04-17.
  8. Web site: Jeden úder môže rozhodnúť. OKTAGON MMA oznámil atraktívny titulový súboj!. MaxMMA.sk. sk. 2024-02-22.
  9. Web site: Organizace OKTAGON MMA bohužel hlásí ztrátu titulové bitvy. MMA Shorties. cs. 2024-04-26.
  10. Web site: Turnaj OKTAGON 57 na poslední chvíli hlásí nečekanou českou náhradu. MMA Shorties. cs. 2024-04-29.
  11. Web site: 28,000 Fans to Attend OKTAGON 58 at Eden Stadium: A Historic European MMA Event. FightBook MMA. 2024-06-06.
  12. Web site: Octagon champion Felipe Lima steps in against Muhammad Naimov at UFC Saudi Arabia. www.simbaforkids.ch. 2024-06-18.