The fight card was stacked with competitive bouts that shaped the future of the promotion's 170-pound division.
Former champion Alex Lohoré delivered a stunning knockout against Samuel "Pirát" Krištofič, cementing his status as a tournament favorite. 🚀 Impact on European MMA OKTAGON 40
OKTAGON 40 was a monumental mixed martial arts event held on March 4, 2023, at the Ostravar Aréna in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Organized by OKTAGON MMA, this event marked a historic milestone for the promotion as it launched the ambitious Tipsport Gamechanger tournament. 🥊 The Tipsport Gamechanger Welterweight Tournament The fight card was stacked with competitive bouts
OKTAGON 40 successfully elevated the promotion's profile internationally. By offering life-changing money and pitting top-tier European talent against one another, OKTAGON proved that a European promotion could produce world-class spectacles outside the traditional UFC paradigm. The production quality, combined with the passionate Ostrava crowd, set a new benchmark for regional MMA events. Organized by OKTAGON MMA, this event marked a
David Kozma, the former long-reigning welterweight champion, faced off against Lukasz Siwiec. Kozma secured a hard-fought victory via split decision to advance in the tournament.