OKTAGON 66 is about to Saturday mark the launch of the promotion’s $1 million Tipsport Gamechanger event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The precise quantity is definitely 1 million euros, equating to $1.047 million, with $300,000 going to the winner. Sixteen middleweights will enter, however just one will go away with that bag.
The 16 contributors embrace UFC veterans David Zawada, Krzysztof Jotko, and Andreas Michailidis. DWCS alum Matej Penaz and “TUF 32” solid member Mark Hulme will even partake. The remainder of the sphere is crammed out by Vlasto Cepo, Kerim Engizek, Erhan Kartal, Samuel Kristofic, Marek Mazuch, Milos Petrasek, Anthony Salamone, Mick Stanton, Ion Surdu, Piotr Wawrzyniak, and one shock wild card competitor yet-to-be-named.
The spherical of 16 matchups embrace:
Kerim Engizek (21-4) vs. Anthony Salamone (8-2) – OKTAGON 66, Feb. 1
Matej Penaz (9-1) vs. David Zawada (19-10) – OKTAGON 66, Feb. 1
Piotr Wawrzyniak (13-6) vs. Marek Mazuch (9-2) – OKTAGON 67, Feb. 22
Milos Petrasek (13-7) vs. Mick Stanton (13-8) – OKTAGON 67, Feb. 22
Vlasto Cepo (12-3) vs. Erhan Kartal (12-2) – OKTAGON 70, April 26
Pirat Kristofic (17-6) vs. Wildcard (TBA) – OKTAGON 70, April 26
Ion Surdu (16-6) vs. Krzysztof Jotko (25-6) – Occasion, Date TBA
Andreas Michailidis (16-8) vs. Mark Hulme (12-30) – Occasion, Date TBA
The primary spherical of bouts are anticipated to be accomplished April 26, with quarterfinals anticipated for summer season, semifinals anticipated for fall, and remaining anticipated for winter.
The eight fighters that enter the quarterfinal can be randomly given numbers 1-8, which is able to signify the order by which they will select their placement on the bracket.
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