Oktagon
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Read on to learn the Oktagon MMA league format, key dates and stages, and how to bet on it at Stake.
What is the Oktagon MMA league?
Oktagon MMA is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Central Europe. Like other MMA promotions such as the UFC, it holds multiple events throughout the year. These events take place in major arenas in countries like Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Each card features some of Europe's best fighters facing off across several weight divisions.
At Stake, you can bet on the outcome of every Oktagon MMA fight. Betting is available on each event, with both pre-fight and live betting odds.
How the Oktagon MMA League format works
Oktagon has 8 men’s weight divisions: Heavyweight, Light heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Flyweight. The promotion includes 2 women’s MMA divisions: Flyweight and Bantamweight.
Oktagon fighters receive a ranking based on the quality of the opposition they defeat. By climbing the rankings, they can earn a shot at the division title.
Most Oktagon events feature preliminary fights between upcoming prospects, followed by main-card bouts with increasingly higher-ranked fighters and notable matchups. The main event then features a major bout between two top fighters, or a title fight with the division belt on the line.
However, beyond the numbered Oktagon events, the promotion also holds Tipsport Gamechanger tournaments. The latest of these offered a €1 million prize pool.
The Oktagon MMA format follows the typical professional MMA rules, with standard fights scheduled for 3 rounds, each lasting up to 5 minutes. Title fights and main events are scheduled for 5 rounds. Fights can end by submission, KO/TKO, or judges’ decision. Judges score the fight based on damage and effective offence.
Almost all Oktagon fights use the unified MMA rules. However, some use the modified Oktagon Underground rules. These fights feature striking with boxing and elbows allowed, MMA gloves and no takedowns.
How fighters qualify
Professional MMA fighters can secure a contract in Oktagon by making a name for themselves in a regional promotion. The organisation scouts from the regional MMA scene across Europe and signs experienced fighters from other parts of the world.
Aside from the traditional route, Oktagon has several unique talent pipelines. These are designed to find the best up-and-coming young fighters, while generating creative and fun fights for fans. For example, OKTAGON Challenge was a reality show created in 2016 to identify top talent to compete in the opening OKTAGON events. The show followed the journey of an ordinary person training for their first fight. A similar reality show, Project Y, was established in 2024 as an all-female MMA reality show.
Today, Cage Game represents Oktagon’s latest efforts to identify the best MMA prospects. This new reality show features 2 teams of 5 developing MMA fighters. Each team is led by an experienced MMA fighter and an online streamer, and fans can interact with the training and competition as it happens. Fans will have a say in which fighters get opportunities, and the best prospects can earn a contract with Oktagon.
Oktagon MMA 2026 dates and key stages
The Oktagon 2026 schedule includes lots of exciting events. Each major card features a title fight as the main event, while there are also special events such as the Cage Game tournament. The full schedule for 2026 is as follows:
January-March
17 January - Oktagon 82: Engizek vs. Jotko
31 January - Oktagon 83: Samsonidse vs. Machaev
14 February - Oktagon 84: Paradeiser vs. Brito
7 March - Oktagon 85: Severino vs. Kakhorov
April-June
11 April - Oktagon 86: Materla vs. Jungwirth
25 April - Oktagon 87: Szabová vs. Fernandes
16 May - OKTAGON 88: Holzer vs. Taha
6 June - OKTAGON 89: Severino vs. Zhumagulov
20 June - OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs. Aras
July-September
11 July - OKTAGON 91: Engizek vs. Jotko 2
1 August - OKTAGON 92: Szabová vs. Pudilová
12 September - OKTAGON 93: Roušal vs. Mågård
26 September - OKTAGON 94: Eckerlin vs. Kozma
October-December
17 October - OKTAGON 95: Kincl vs. Humburger
31 October - OKTAGON 96: Gogoladze vs. Klinkhammer
7 November - OKTAGON 97: Severino vs. Holzer
11 November - Tipsport Cage Game 2
21 November - OKTAGON 98: Legierski vs. Buchinger
5 December - OKTAGON 99
29 December - OKTAGON 100
Oktagon MMA top fighters
Some of the most talented European MMA fighters currently fight in Oktagon. Here are just a few of them:
Makhmud Muradov - Light heavyweight champion - 6-0 in Oktagon
Will Fleury - Heavyweight champion - 6-1 in Oktagon
Krzysztof Jotko - Middleweight champion - 5-0 in Oktagon
Igor Severino - Bantamweight champion - 2-0 in Oktagon
Mateusz Legierski - Lightweight champion - 11-1 in Oktagon
Zhalgas Zhumagulov - Flyweight champion - 3-0 in Oktagon
Machamed Machaev - Featherweight champion - 5-1 in Oktagon
Kerim Engizek - Former middleweight champion - 6-2 in Oktagon
Patrik Kincl - Former middleweight champion - 6-2 in Oktagon
Lazar Todev - Heavyweight contender - 6-2 in Oktagon
Alina Dalaslan - Women’s bantamweight contender - 6-0 in Oktagon
Veronika Smolkova - Women’s flyweight contender - 7-1 in Oktagon
Oktagon MMA bet types explained
There are many different ways to bet on MMA at Stake. Here are some of the most popular Oktagon MMA betting markets:
Winner – Just like a moneyline bet, simply choose either fighter to predict who you think will win.
Live bets – As the action happens inside the cage, you can get live odds that update in real time and place bets.
Pre-live bets – Bet on each fight before the fighters enter the cage.
Parlay and multibets – Increase the odds by combining multiple single-fight bets into one.
How to bet on Oktagon MMA at Stake
Betting on Oktagon at Stake is easier than you might think. If you’re a beginner, we recommend reading our sports betting guide.
We’ve also got a complete guide to betting on MMA. Alternatively, you can just follow the steps below:
Log in to your Stake account and complete the account verification KYC process if you haven’t already.
Open your Stake wallet and choose one of the available payment methods. You can also deposit and bet with crypto at Stake.
Search for the fighter or event you want to bet on, or look up MMA > Oktagon to see all live and upcoming Oktagon MMA odds.
Select any fight to see the full range of betting options available.
Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter a responsible stake and confirm to place your bet.
Oktagon MMA betting tips, predictions & strategies
Check fighter styles – In MMA, styles make fights. While modern fighters have well-rounded games, you still have many fighters who have strengths and weaknesses in various aspects of fighting. Some fighters will excel in certain situations, such as grappling, while struggling in other areas, such as striking. Check the style of each fighter and see how their strengths and weaknesses match up.
Research all your picks – You can find a lot of data online using sites like Tapology to check each fighter’s record, finish rate and current form. It’s also worth watching videos of their most recent fights if they’re available. This can provide you with useful insights into how they’re likely to perform in their upcoming matchup.
Manage your bankroll – It’s important to stay in control while betting. Use our Stake Smart calculator to set a budget and ensure you’re not betting more than you can afford to lose. To determine your bet size, you can use a betting system if it’s easier for you.
How to live stream Oktagon fights and bet in-play at Stake
If you want to maximise your enjoyment of an MMA event, why not check out the latest live odds? At Stake, you can find pre-live and live betting markets on all Oktagon events, letting you place bets as the fights are happening. Make the most of the line movement to get the best value, and use the live stats to gain better insights into what’s happening inside the cage. You can even watch live MMA at Stake, with free live streams of UFC and PFL events.
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