OKTAGON 74 Delivers Brutal Finishes and Title Shakeups
Prague, Czech Republic — August 9, 2025
OKTAGON MMA returned to the iconic Central Tennis Court Štvanice with OKTAGON 74, a stacked card featuring the Tipsport Gamechanger middleweight tournament and a women’s bantamweight title fight that ended in violent fashion. The event showcased Europe’s elite talent and delivered a night of knockouts, submissions, and high-stakes drama.
Main Event: Szabová Destroys Bolander to Claim Bantamweight Gold
Lucia Szabová (10-0) captured the OKTAGON women’s bantamweight title with a first-round TKO over Cecilie Bolander (4-2). Szabová overwhelmed the defending champion with strikes from mount, forcing the stoppage at 3:11 of Round 1. The Slovakian phenom remains undefeated and now holds the crown in one of OKTAGON’s fastest-growing divisions.
Co-Main Event: Engizek Crushes Stanton in Gamechanger Quarterfinal
Kerim Engizek (23-4) made a statement in the Tipsport Gamechanger tournament, stopping Mick Stanton (14-9) with ground and pound at 3:03 of Round 1. Engizek’s power and top control proved too much for the British veteran, advancing him to the semifinals.
Dominik Humburger and Krzysztof Jotko Advance with Violent Finishes
- Dominik Humburger (11-2) stopped Mark Hulme (13-4) with elbows at 2:59 of Round 2
- Krzysztof Jotko (27-6) finished Marek Mazuch (9-4) with strikes from mount at 4:36 of Round 3
Both fighters missed weight but were allowed to compete. Their performances kept the tournament bracket intact and added fuel to the middleweight fire.
Khajevand Edges Wawrzyniak in Tactical War
Hojat Khajevand (10-4) defeated Piotr Wawrzyniak (14-7) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3), showcasing slick counters and cage control to earn a hard-fought win.
Preliminary Card Carnage
- Radek Roušal def. Adrian Hamerski — TKO (Body Shot & Ground Punches), Round 2, 1:09
- Kamil Oniszczuk def. David Zawada — Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)
- Daniel Ligocki def. Andre Langen — TKO (Knees & Ground Punches), Round 1, 2:00
- Vojtěch Khol def. Raphael Federico — Submission (Guillotine), Round 3, 1:11
- Niamh Kinehan def. Michaela Hlaváčiková — Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Cancelled Bouts
Several matchups were scrapped due to injury or illness, including:
- Matěj Peňáz vs. Vlasto Čepo
- Jakub Tichota vs. Hojat Khajevand
- Jack Cartwright vs. Igor Severino
- Elvis Silva vs. Severino (ankle injury)
Conclusion
OKTAGON 74 delivered a night of decisive finishes, tournament drama, and a new women’s bantamweight champion. With the Tipsport Gamechanger semifinals looming and Szabová’s reign just beginning, the promotion continues to raise the bar for European MMA.
Tags: OKTAGON 74, Lucia Szabová, Cecilie Bolander, Kerim Engizek, Mick Stanton, Dominik Humburger, Krzysztof Jotko, Tipsport Gamechanger, MMA results, Prague MMA, 2025 MMA news
Sources:
Tapology Full Card Results
Cageside Press Recap
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