One of Europe’s most highly anticipated MMA events of the year arrives this Saturday as OKTAGON 72 takes over the iconic Fortuna Arena (Eden Stadium) in Prague. Known for their record-breaking stadium shows, OKTAGON MMA is set to deliver another night of high drama, title implications, and historic rivalries.
This June 14 event marks OKTAGON’s third football stadium event in just twelve months—testament to the promotion’s meteoric rise and unmatched production value on the continent.
Vémola vs. Végh III: The Legacy Finale
The evening's main event sees a rivalry come full circle, as Karlos Vémola (37-9) and Attila Végh (33-10-2) meet for a third and final time. Their feud, spanning six years, helped propel OKTAGON MMA into the mainstream spotlight in Central Europe.
Their first encounter in 2019 shattered attendance records, with former Bellator champ Végh silencing Prague with a first-round knockout. Fast forward to 2024, and Vémola earned redemption by submitting Végh in front of a massive crowd at the same venue. Now, with one win each, they face off for all the marbles—and a place in MMA immortality.
At stake is not only bragging rights but the newly created Infinity Belt—a symbol of enduring greatness within the sport. With both men nearing the ends of their careers, the winner walks away a generational icon; the loser, a footnote in someone else's legend.
Muradov vs. Kincl: A Long-Brewing Grudge Match
The co-main event features a long-overdue showdown between Makhmud Muradov (28-8, 1NC) and Patrik Kincl (28-11, 1NC) for the interim middleweight title. Originally slated to fight six years ago under a different banner, the bout fell apart. Yet neither fighter has forgotten.
Now, in front of a sold-out crowd, these two elite strikers will finally settle the score. With gold on the line and pride at stake, expect fireworks when this rivalry reaches its boiling point.
Buchinger vs. Lengál: Striker vs. Veteran
Veteran and European MMA legend Ivan Buchinger (44-10) returns to face knockout machine Vladimír Lengál (8-4) in a compelling lightweight battle. Buchinger brings decades of experience from stints in M-1, KSW, and Cage Warriors, while Lengál enters with a perfect finish rate and a boxing pedigree to match.
It’s a classic “veteran vs. phenom” clash where one man’s technique meets another’s raw power. Don’t blink—this one is likely to end in dramatic fashion.
Veličković vs. Paradeiser: A Fresh Chapter at Welterweight
Bojan Veličković (25-12-2), the inaugural Tipsport Gamechanger champion, steps back into competition after a well-earned break. He’ll face Ronald Paradeiser (21-9), a former lightweight titleholder moving up a division for the first time in hopes of revitalizing his career.
With both fighters adjusting to new roles and expectations, this welterweight showdown carries big implications for the future of the division.
Also on the card
- Daniel Škvor (9-4) vs. Lucas Alsina (13-5) – A high-powered light heavyweight bout.
- Jaime Cordero (8-2, 1NC) vs. David Hošek (12-6-1) – A potential show-stealer at middleweight.
- Alina Dalaslan (1-0) vs. Róża Gumienna (5-4) – A bantamweight clash featuring rising star Dalaslan.
- Karol Ryšavý (14-8) vs. Jakub Batfalský (7-1) – Featherweight action with domestic stakes.
- Roman Paulus (9-5) vs. Ayton De Paepe (12-5) – A 143 lb catchweight tilt.
- Jan Stanovský (6-2) vs. Daniel Solaja (3-1) – Another intriguing catchweight bout at 159 lbs.