Oktagon MMA returned to the Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czech Republic, on Saturday, September 21st, for their 61st event. The card featured a mix of established fighters and rising stars, delivering a night of intense action for fans.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the evening was between former UFC fighter Makhmud Muradov and seasoned competitor Scott Askham. Muradov, who had recently parted ways with the UFC, showcased his skills in a dominant performance, securing a unanimous decision victory over Askham.
The Tipsport Gamechanger tournament continued with two semifinal bouts. In the first, Losene Keita faced Mateusz Legierski. Keita emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win, advancing to the tournament final. The second semifinal saw Lucie Pudilová battle Cecilie Bolander in a closely contested fight. Pudilová ultimately prevailed, winning by split decision.
The main event of the evening pitted Ronald Paradeiser of Slovakia against Acoidan Duque of Spain. The winner would secure a spot in the final of the European MMA Champions League. In a thrilling encounter, Paradeiser dominated the first round, securing a TKO victory and a place in the tournament final.
The undercard also featured several exciting matches. Andrej Kalašnik defeated Ioannis Palaiologos by unanimous decision, while Vladimír Lengál secured a TKO win over Corey Fry. Other notable victories included those of George Staines, Jack Cartwright, and Tomáš Hron.
Oktagon 61 was a night of high-quality MMA action, showcasing the talent and skill of the fighters competing in the promotion. With the Tipsport Gamechanger tournament reaching its climax, fans can look forward to an exciting finale.
Full Results:
Main Card
- Ronald Paradeiser def. Acoidan Duque by TKO, Round 1, 1:28 — Tipsport Gamechanger Semifinal
- Makhmud Muradov def. Scott Askham by unanimous decision
- Losene Keita def. Mateusz Legierski by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28) — Tipsport Gamechanger Semifinal
- Lucie Pudilová def. Cecilie Bolander by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-29) — Bantamweight Title Contender
- Andrej Kalašnik def. Ioannis Palaiologos by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
- Vladimír Lengál def. Corey Fry by TKO (punches), Round 2, 2:25
Preliminary Card
- Tomáš Hron def. Fred Sikking by TKO, Round 1 — Underground Rules
- Jack Cartwright def. Mate Sanikidze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- George Staines def. Jakub Tichota by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Radek Roušal def. Nezar Bahaji by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Agy Sardari def. Attila Korkmaz by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) — Tipsport Gamechanger Reserve Bout
- Jan Stanovský def. Gleb Shadrin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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