At Oktagon 87, held in Liberec, Czech Republic, Lucia Szabová achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first female fighter in Oktagon MMA history to hold two championship titles. The event, which saw eight out of eleven bouts end in stoppages, also marked the promotion’s return to Liberec after a three-year hiatus.
In the main event, the undefeated Lucia Szabová (11-0) secured a TKO victory against Leidiane Fernandes (7-3) in the third round of their vacant flyweight title fight. While Fernandes started aggressively, Szabová’s precise and effective striking proved decisive. Szabová dominated the fight, transitioning to mount and delivering a barrage of strikes. With this win, she now holds championship belts in two divisions. Following her victory, Szabová expressed her desire to face Lucie Pudilová in a highly anticipated bout.
The middleweight co-main event saw Dominik Humburger (12-3) earn a unanimous decision win over Zebaztian Kadestam (15-9). Humburger, fighting in front of his hometown crowd, utilized his striking power to control the fight.
In a thrilling featherweight contest, Radek Roušal (7-2) delivered a spectacular first-round knockout against Samuel Bark (13-4), showcasing significant improvement in his recent performances. Additionally, in a special STAND and BANG welterweight bout, Josef Hála secured a knockout victory over Tomáš Mudroch.
Other notable results included Mileide Simplicio (7-3) submitting UFC veteran Josefine Knutsson (8-2) in the first round of their strawweight bout, and Liam Pitts (4-0) continuing his undefeated streak with a submission win over Kacper Matyszewski in a catchweight bout.
The full results from the main and preliminary cards are as follows:
Main Card
Main Event – Vacant Flyweight Title
Lucia Szabová (11-0) defeated Leidiane Fernandes (7-3) by TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:12 of round three.
Co-Main Event – Middleweight
Dominik Humburger (12-3) defeated Zebaztian Kadestam (15-9) by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27).
Featherweight
Radek Roušal (7-2) defeated Samuel Bark (13-4) by knockout (punch) at 1:15 of round one.
STAND and BANG rules – Welterweight
Josef Hála defeated Tomáš Mudroch by knockout (punch) at 1:52 of round two.
Lightweight
Ozan Aslaner (11-6-1) defeated Vladimír Lengál (9-6) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Catchweight (75kg/165lbs)
Jan Malach (19-17) defeated Stefan Končar (4-2) by TKO (knee and punches) at 1:58 of round three.
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight
Vojtech Garba (9-8) defeated Mateusz Strzelczyk (16-16-1, 1NC) by TKO (punches) at 3:48 of round one.
Featherweight
Václav Štěpán (5-0) defeated Firas Daud (5-1) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Strawweight
Mileide Simplicio (7-3) defeated Josefine Knutsson (8-2) by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:55 of round one.
Catchweight (63.5kg/140lbs)
Liam Pitts (4-0) defeated Kacper Matyszewski (3-4) by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:52 of round one.
Lightweight
Alex Hutyra (4-0) defeated Umut Birdal (3-1) by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:44 of round two.