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In English: Five fights you just can’t miss at OKTAGON 67
OKTAGON 67 fight card. Photo via OKTAGON
Saturday’s OKTAGON 67 features a number of great matchups, including a title bout and two possible title eliminator fights. We will also get to watch the opening round of the Tipsport Gamechanger middleweight tournament,
Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for the European fight fans at the MMA show in Trinec, Czechia!
Lucia Szabova vs. Kalindra Faria
Lucia Szabova. Photo via OKTAGON MMA
Undefeated bantamweight division Lucia “Silent Killer” Szabová could get another title fight if she can stop Brazilian veteran Kalindra Faria.
The 38-year-old veteran is far from an easy matchup though. Faria has 30 MMA fights under her belt – including three UFC bouts in the UFC – as well as a bunch of pro boxing fights.
Two skilled strikers competing for a title shot should be as thrilling as it gets!
Sam Creasey vs. Beno Adamia
Sam Creasey. Photo via OKTAGON MMA
The flyweight title fight between champion Sam Creasey and Georgian challenger Beno Adamia will headline the fight card in Czechia.
This bout marks Creasey’s first title defense in the promotion, with Adamia poised to offer a formidable challenge to the British champ.
”Adamia is dangerous, his boxing looks crisp and he’s going to be strong having spent most of his career at 135lbs, Creasey recently told Frontkick in an exclusive interview. ”I would expect his wrestling to be good considering he’s from Georgia. I expect it to be a close fight but I’m confident in my ability to thrive against any style of fighter.”
David Kozma vs. Robert Pukac
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In the co-main event we will see two true veterans battle it out. Fan favorites David Kozma and Robert Pukac have a combined 78 pro MMA fights between them and are ready to give the crowd a show.
Kozma is a six-time OKTAGON champion who has had some of the best fights in the history of the organisation but Pukac will do his best to spoil the fun for the Czech fighter.
”David, if you catch me in my current form, your only thoughts will be to quit,” Pukac said about the matchup.
Niko Samsonidse vs. Edgar Jimenez
Niko Samsonidse. Foto via OKTAGON MMA
The featherweight bout between Germany’s Niko Samsonidse and Edgar Jimenez has a lot to offer.
Samsonidse is a promising fighter with a 11-3 record who’s only loss in OKTAGON came against double champion Losene Keita.
His Costa Rican opponent, Jimenez, is a dangerous finisher who makes his promotional debut on Saturday. Make sure to check it out!
Veronika Smolkova vs. Aitana Alvarez
Veronika Smolkova vs. Aitana Alvarez. Foto: OTKAGON och Chrish Önnerby
Aitana Alvarez will make her highly anticipated return on Saturday as she faces Slovakian star Veronika Smolkova in the second bout of the card. The winner of the heated matchup would put herself in a good position for a title fight next.
”My daily hard work, added to my experience and the level of the opponents I have faced before will lead me to victory,” Alvarez recently told Frontkick in an exclusive interview.
Make sure to tune in early for this fight!
OKTAGON 67 fight card
Aitana Alvarez. Photo via OKTAGON MMA
The OKTAGON 67 fight card will be streamed by OKTAGON.tv starting at 17.30 CET. More info here!
- Flyweight title bout: Sam Creasey (c) vs. Beno Adamia (#1)
- Welterweight: David Kozma (#6) vs. Robert Pukac
- Middleweight: Milos Petrasek (#9) vs. Mick Stanton
- Middleweight: Andreas Michailidis (#10) vs. Mark Hulme
- Middleweight: Milan Datelinka vs. Jaime Cordero
- Light Heavyweight: Daniel Skvor (#4) vs. Antonio Zovak
- Featherweight: Niko Samsonidse (#1) vs. Edgar Jimenez
- Catchweight (72kg): Tomas Mudroch vs. Petru Buzdugan
- Middleweight: Daniel Ligocki vs. Dominic Schober
- Women’s bantamweight: Lucia Szabova (#1) vs. Kalindra Faria
- Women’s Flyweight: Veronika Smolkova (#1) vs. Aitana Alvarez (#3)
- Middleweight: Milan Datelinka vs. Jaime Cordero
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