David Kozma defends welterweight title against Kaik Brito in OKTAGON 37 headliner

This weekend, OKTAGON MMA returns to Ostrava – the hardest metropolis within the Czech Republic – for the second time this yr with a card topped by two fascinating title fights. Ostravar Enviornment performs host to OKTAGON 37 on Saturday 3 December and options the longest reigning champion within the promotion seeking to defend his belt as soon as once more alongside a number of different entertaining bouts.

In the principle occasion, one of many greatest characters within the organisation, David Kozma, intends on halting the oncoming cost of his most harmful welterweight title challenger so far, Kaik Brito.

Kozma (30-11) is undefeated over all ten of his contests in OKTAGON MMA and raised gold when he defeated Slovak star, Gábor Boráros, again in 2018. Since then, ‘Pink Panther’ has defended his belt a formidable 5 instances, together with seeing off the specter of UFC veterans Apollo Silva and Bojan Veličković. Irrespective of the dimensions of the problem, Kozma retains on defending the belt many times, knocking again the easiest that the division has to supply by at all times discovering a path to victory. He has hung out getting ready at SBG Eire for this camp and is aware of that he should be on the peak of his capabilities all through the struggle in opposition to one of many pound-for-pound heaviest hitters within the promotion.

Brito (15-4) has a formidable background in Muay Thai and boasts a terrifying 100% ending price in MMA. In his final outing, the Brazilian knocked out present #5 ranked welterweight, Andrej Kalašnik, in 69 seconds which turned his tenth victory within the first spherical over his skilled profession. At solely 25-years-old, Brito is making giant strides in his sport constantly and has not reached his peak potential within the sport but – a scary thought for his adversaries.

Will Kozma have the ability to survive the early onslaught to retain his title as soon as once more? Or will Brito land his trademark, devastating strikes to say the most important victory of his life? All questions can be answered on Saturday evening.

Following Ivan Buchinger relinquishing the featherweight championship attributable to an damage, the co-headliner at OKTAGON 37 sees two gifted prospects sq. off for the vacant strap when Mate Sanikidze faces Jakub Tichota.

Sanikidze (8-2) is at the moment using a five-fight successful streak and prime MMA bantamweight, Merab Dvalishvili, has said that the 24-year-old is already higher than many opponents within the UFC. ‘The NextGen’, who proudly represents Georgia, has defeated Aleksandr Kolontay and David Moon since his OKTAGON MMA debut final yr. Sanikidze is of the opinion that Tichota has by no means confronted anybody like him thus far and is supremely assured that he’ll win the featherweight title this weekend.

Tichota (5-0) is a 2019 IMMAF gold medal winner and is being touted by many as the following massive star to return out of the Czech Republic. The 23-year-old’s entire skilled profession has taken place inside OKTAGON MMA, the place he has remained undefeated since February 2020. His opponent in Ostrava signifies a step-up in competitors so Tichota should flip in his greatest efficiency so far with a view to turn out to be the king of the division.

Present OKTAGON MMA light-weight champion, Losene Keita, has expressed an curiosity in dropping right down to 145lbs so he can decide up a second belt. The undefeated Belgian sensation lately talked about that he desires to struggle the winner of Saturday’s co-feature and commented that he may beat each title challengers on the identical evening. Keita can be observing with curiosity realizing he may meet the victor in a possible large contest early subsequent yr.

The occasion additionally marks an essential evening for the middleweight division and the highest ten rankings may look considerably completely different come subsequent week. On the principle card, intimidating finisher, Vlasto Čepo (10-2), squares off with Bellator veteran, Gianni Melillo (14-7), and former Dana White’s Contender Sequence alum, Al Matavao (9-5), faces knockout machine, Radovan Úškrt (6-3). Moreover, Abdel Rahmane Driai (7-1) desires to construct on his 85 second submission victory over Zdeněk Polívka when he clashes with former FEN champion, Robert Bryczek (14-5).

Elsewhere on the cardboard, WMC Muay Thai champion and WAKO gold medalist, Monika Chochlíková (3-0), appears to show her elite stage putting in opposition to her hardest take a look at in MMA so far, Katharina Dalisda (7-3), at strawweight. Tadej Dajčman (5-2) collides with Adam Pałasz (7-1) the place the winner may compete for the vacant OKTAGON MMA heavyweight title in 2023 and European standout, Konrad Dyrschka (14-2, 1NC), makes his promotional debut in opposition to Jan Široký (12-13, 1NC) in a 72kg/159lbs catchweight bout.

OKTAGON 37 can be broadcast stay all over the world on OKTAGON.TV and kicks off at 5 pm GMT/6 pm CET.

OKTAGON 37 Struggle Card
December third – Ostrava, Czech Republic

Important Card

Important Occasion
OKTAGON MMA Welterweight Title
(c) David Kozma (30-11) vs. Kaik Brito (15-4)

Co-Important Occasion
Vacant OKTAGON MMA Featherweight Title
Mate Sanikidze (8-2) vs. Jakub Tichota (5-0)

Middleweight
Vlasto Čepo (10-2) vs. Gianni Melillo (14-7)

Catchweight (72kg/159lbs)
Jan Široký (12-13, 1NC) vs. Konrad Dyrschka (14-2, 1NC)

Middleweight
Al Matavao (9-5) vs. Radovan Úškrt (6-3)

Preliminary Card

Catchweight (73kg/161lbs)
Ronald Paradeiser (14-8) vs. Felipe Maia (13-7)

Catchweight (86kg/190lbs)
Václav Mikulášek (7-10) vs. Nikola Zlatev (4-5)

Heavyweight
Tadej Dajčman (5-2) vs. Adam Pałasz (7-1)

Strawweight
Monika Chochlíková (3-0) vs. Katharina Dalisda (7-3)

Middleweight
Abdel Rahmane Driai (7-1) vs. Robert Bryczek (14-5)

Light-weight
Matěj Kuzník (17-7) vs. Ozan Aslaner (8-4-1)

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.