Topic: OKTAGON 52
OKTAGON 52: Mågård vs. Cartwright
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- Saturday 01.27.2024 at 12:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: DAZN
- Promotion: Oktagon MMA
- Tapology Accounts: OKTAGON
- Venue: Utilita Arena
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Bryan Lacey, Luke Barnatt
- Ring Announcer: Ondřej Novotný
- Post-Fight Interviews: Bryan Lacey
- Matchmaker: Ondřej Novotný, Pavol Neruda
- MMA Bouts: 10
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonas Mågård defeats Jack Cartwright via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Matěj Peňáz defeats Matthew Bonner via KO/TKO, Body Punches | 4:43 Round 2 of 3, 9:43 Total Bout Page | |
| Aaron Aby defeats Christopher Daniel via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Stuart Austin defeats Adam Pałasz via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:52 Round 2 of 3, 8:52 Total Bout Page | |
| Max Holzer defeats Corey Fry via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:12 Round 2 of 3, 7:12 Total Bout Page | |
| Denis Frimpong defeats Jan Široký via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Roman Paulus defeats Nathan Haywood via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:05 Round 3 of 3, 14:05 Total Bout Page | |
| Eduard Kexel defeats Rafael Hudson via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:29 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jake McHugh defeats Armand Herczeg via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Daniel Bainbridge defeats Hamza Dagdeviren via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses
2023.11.18
2:45 PM ET
bout announced
Jonas Mågård vs. Jack Cartwright at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
2023.11.28
12:09 PM ET
bout announced
Adam Pałasz vs. Stuart Austin at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
2023.12.09
7:15 AM ET
bout announced
Jake McHugh vs. Armand Herczeg at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.12.09
10:02 AM ET
bout announced
Pietro Menga vs. Kiru Singh Sahota at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
2023.12.13
11:43 AM ET
bout announced
Matěj Peňáz vs. Matthew Bonner at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
2023.12.23
7:08 AM ET
bout announced
Corey Fry vs. Max Holzer at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
12.28.2023 | 4:19 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 15th with 1 other
McHugh vs. Herczeg
Jake McHugh, DEC
rematch we've all been asking for...
Jake McHugh, DEC
rematch we've all been asking for...
2023.12.29
2:47 PM ET
bout announced
Shoaib Yousaf vs. Eduard Kexel at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.12.29
2:53 PM ET
bout announced
Jan Široký vs. Denis Frimpong at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2023.12.29
2:53 PM ET
bout announced
Roman Paulus vs. Nathan Haywood at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
12.30.2023 | 12:57 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 22nd with 2 others
Mågård vs. Cartwright
Jonas Mågård, SUB, R3
I’m not sold on Cartwright. That dwcs perfomance & the miller fight before that were awful looks for him. Magard lost his last fight but lima is just such a high level grappler; magard did everything he could but Lima would just beat him to the position every time. Despite that, he still managed to win a round (I think round 4 iirc). He does have lapses in his submission defense but magard is definitely the better grappler here. I think he will finish Jack
Pałasz vs. Austin
Adam Pałasz, TKO, R1
Stuart’s skills are pretty solid he just has a bad chin
Menga vs. Sahota
Pietro Menga, DEC
Both guys pretty fraudulent. I was contemplating taking sahota because at least he is more active. Menga’s career just fell apart & he recently came back so hard to say if he’s improved at all but he has much more experience than sahota
Peňáz vs. Bonner
Matthew Bonner, SUB, R2
Penaz has a ridiculous frame for the division & some crazy power but his grappling is really bad. I really don’t like boner but he can grapple & he has much more experience then penaz. Oktagon has so many upsets that I think this is a possibility
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, SUB, R2
He’s still green but I like Holzer as a prospect
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
This is a great fight. I really like Yousaf but he has underperformed a little bit in his last two. Kexel is pretty underrated, I’ll take a shot on him
Široký vs. Frimpong
Jan Široký, DEC
*** is this matchmaking
Jonas Mågård, SUB, R3
I’m not sold on Cartwright. That dwcs perfomance & the miller fight before that were awful looks for him. Magard lost his last fight but lima is just such a high level grappler; magard did everything he could but Lima would just beat him to the position every time. Despite that, he still managed to win a round (I think round 4 iirc). He does have lapses in his submission defense but magard is definitely the better grappler here. I think he will finish Jack
Pałasz vs. Austin
Adam Pałasz, TKO, R1
Stuart’s skills are pretty solid he just has a bad chin
Menga vs. Sahota
Pietro Menga, DEC
Both guys pretty fraudulent. I was contemplating taking sahota because at least he is more active. Menga’s career just fell apart & he recently came back so hard to say if he’s improved at all but he has much more experience than sahota
Peňáz vs. Bonner
Matthew Bonner, SUB, R2
Penaz has a ridiculous frame for the division & some crazy power but his grappling is really bad. I really don’t like boner but he can grapple & he has much more experience then penaz. Oktagon has so many upsets that I think this is a possibility
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, SUB, R2
He’s still green but I like Holzer as a prospect
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
This is a great fight. I really like Yousaf but he has underperformed a little bit in his last two. Kexel is pretty underrated, I’ll take a shot on him
Široký vs. Frimpong
Jan Široký, DEC
*** is this matchmaking
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
2023.12.30
5:11 PM ET
bout announced
Aaron Aby vs. Christopher Daniel at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
01.02.2024 | 2:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 54th
Pałasz vs. Austin
Adam Pałasz, TKO, R2
I like Palasz, trains with Jan, really well-rounded heavyweight. Seems good everywhere. For those that don't know his age, he's about 33-34.
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, SUB, R2
I think Holzer breaks Fry. Just worried about the striking defense, because in his last fight Holzer was hurt to the body badly in round 2 and one of Frys better weapons is the left hook to the body.
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
Big fan of Eduard Kexel.
Adam Pałasz, TKO, R2
I like Palasz, trains with Jan, really well-rounded heavyweight. Seems good everywhere. For those that don't know his age, he's about 33-34.
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, SUB, R2
I think Holzer breaks Fry. Just worried about the striking defense, because in his last fight Holzer was hurt to the body badly in round 2 and one of Frys better weapons is the left hook to the body.
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
Big fan of Eduard Kexel.
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
01.04.2024 | 11:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 165th
Mågård vs. Cartwright
Jack Cartwright, DEC
Great fight with a cool story behind it. They have been on a collision path for a long time, but the fight never came to be, however now everything has aligned for it and it has some tension. Im going to have to go with Cartwright here, he just has the higher ceiling in my opinion, also has motivation to prepare and put everything into this, and I think its going to show in this fight. He could finish him too, but I think Magard might prove to tough to be finished and over 3 rounds im going with a decision win for Cartwright.
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, TKO, R2
Probably the fight im most excited for on the card, mostly because I want to see how Max Holzer is going to look against opponents outside of the German MMA scene. Corey Fry is coming of a big upset win over Deniz Ilbay, however he was getting boxed up for the first few minutes, before getting a crucial takedown and finally getting the submission after Ilbay managed to get out of some previous attempts. Holzer however is a MMA allrounder and should be able to fend off Fry's takedowns and submissions. Fry however can present some danger with his striking though, as Holzer, with his Muay Thai style, is the type of fighter thats okay with taking a hit to try and land a hit, but his chin has held up so far and I dont think Fry is the one to crack it, so i dont believe he is going to be able to finish Holzer. What I do think is going to happen is that Fry is going to gas before Holzer, especially because Holzer doesn't have to do the tough cut to Bantamweight, which has taken out a lot of him in the past, so im going with Holzer to finish Fry in the latter half of the fight either by Strikes or G&P.
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
Another UK vs Germany match up and again I have to go with the German in Kexel. He is a tough guy and puts in the work, also having tested and proven himself outside of the German MMA scene already. Yousaf is definitely a tough task, but I also dont think his ceiling is higher than Kexel's and Kexel should be able to prevail through what Yousaf throws at him and definitely start to take over the fight the further it gets, so going with a 29-28 decision for Kexel here.
Široký vs. Frimpong
Denis Frimpong, TKO, R2
Dont understand the prediction percentages here. Frimpong is no regular 0-2 fighter and definitely the favourite going into this matchup, the two 2 losses are against tough opponents and his amateur record is good, meanwhile Siroky is the Oktagon litmus test. The only way I could see Siroky winning is if he is able to get the takedowns and keep Frimpong down without getting caught in a submission, which is a real possibility. However how I see the fight going is Frimpong being able to stay on the outside and piece Siroky up, before he gets a finish in Round 2. The most important thing for Frimpong is to keep the fight as technical as possible and not try to slug it out with Siroky, as he is the better and more technical fighter.
Jack Cartwright, DEC
Great fight with a cool story behind it. They have been on a collision path for a long time, but the fight never came to be, however now everything has aligned for it and it has some tension. Im going to have to go with Cartwright here, he just has the higher ceiling in my opinion, also has motivation to prepare and put everything into this, and I think its going to show in this fight. He could finish him too, but I think Magard might prove to tough to be finished and over 3 rounds im going with a decision win for Cartwright.
Fry vs. Holzer
Max Holzer, TKO, R2
Probably the fight im most excited for on the card, mostly because I want to see how Max Holzer is going to look against opponents outside of the German MMA scene. Corey Fry is coming of a big upset win over Deniz Ilbay, however he was getting boxed up for the first few minutes, before getting a crucial takedown and finally getting the submission after Ilbay managed to get out of some previous attempts. Holzer however is a MMA allrounder and should be able to fend off Fry's takedowns and submissions. Fry however can present some danger with his striking though, as Holzer, with his Muay Thai style, is the type of fighter thats okay with taking a hit to try and land a hit, but his chin has held up so far and I dont think Fry is the one to crack it, so i dont believe he is going to be able to finish Holzer. What I do think is going to happen is that Fry is going to gas before Holzer, especially because Holzer doesn't have to do the tough cut to Bantamweight, which has taken out a lot of him in the past, so im going with Holzer to finish Fry in the latter half of the fight either by Strikes or G&P.
Yousaf vs. Kexel
Eduard Kexel, DEC
Another UK vs Germany match up and again I have to go with the German in Kexel. He is a tough guy and puts in the work, also having tested and proven himself outside of the German MMA scene already. Yousaf is definitely a tough task, but I also dont think his ceiling is higher than Kexel's and Kexel should be able to prevail through what Yousaf throws at him and definitely start to take over the fight the further it gets, so going with a 29-28 decision for Kexel here.
Široký vs. Frimpong
Denis Frimpong, TKO, R2
Dont understand the prediction percentages here. Frimpong is no regular 0-2 fighter and definitely the favourite going into this matchup, the two 2 losses are against tough opponents and his amateur record is good, meanwhile Siroky is the Oktagon litmus test. The only way I could see Siroky winning is if he is able to get the takedowns and keep Frimpong down without getting caught in a submission, which is a real possibility. However how I see the fight going is Frimpong being able to stay on the outside and piece Siroky up, before he gets a finish in Round 2. The most important thing for Frimpong is to keep the fight as technical as possible and not try to slug it out with Siroky, as he is the better and more technical fighter.
* Edited at 01.04.2024, 11:15 PM ET *
2024.01.10
12:35 PM ET
bout status update
Menga vs. Sahota Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2024.01.10
12:37 PM ET
bout announced
Daniel Bainbridge vs. Hamza Dagdeviren at 137 lbs (62.0 kg)
01.24.2024 | 5:36 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 1 Perfect, 75 Points | Tied for 330th
Shark smashes Cartwright
01.25.2024 | 11:14 AM ET
new fight
Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 54th
Eduard Kexel vs Rafael Hudson
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
2024.01.27
4:50 AM ET
bout announced
Eduard Kexel vs. Rafael Hudson at 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
2024.01.27
4:50 AM ET
bout status update
Yousaf vs. Kexel Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2024.01.27
12:41 PM ET
bout result
Daniel Bainbridge defeats Hamza Dagdeviren via 3 Round Decision
2024.01.27
12:58 PM ET
bout result
Jake McHugh defeats Armand Herczeg via Submission at 4:30 of Round 1
2024.01.27
1:15 PM ET
bout result
Eduard Kexel defeats Rafael Hudson via Submission at 4:29 of Round 1
2024.01.27
1:46 PM ET
bout result
Roman Paulus defeats Nathan Haywood via Submission at 4:05 of Round 3
2024.01.27
2:20 PM ET
bout result
Denis Frimpong defeats Jan Široký via 3 Round Decision
2024.01.27
2:57 PM ET
bout result
Max Holzer defeats Corey Fry via Submission at 2:12 of Round 2
01.27.2024 | 3:02 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 121st
Very excited for these last four fights.
2024.01.27
3:22 PM ET
bout result
Stuart Austin defeats Adam Pałasz via Submission at 3:52 of Round 2
2024.01.27
3:56 PM ET
bout result
Aaron Aby defeats Christopher Daniel via 3 Round Decision
01.27.2024 | 3:56 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 121st
There’s no ****** way Aby won that fight. I guess eating crucifix elbows wins fights now
2024.01.27
4:32 PM ET
bout result
Matěj Peňáz defeats Matthew Bonner via KO/TKO at 4:43 of Round 2
01.27.2024 | 4:37 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 121st
Boner should stay in CW where they’ll feed him can after can
01.27.2024 | 5:01 PM ET
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Matěj Peňáz is UFC level and I would love to him in it. His loss against Sedriques Dumas was extremely fluky.
01.27.2024 | 5:03 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 121st
Magard did what he had to do. Dominate performance! 👏 👏 👏
2024.01.27
5:05 PM ET
bout result
Jonas Mågård defeats Jack Cartwright via 3 Round Decision
01.27.2024 | 5:07 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 15th with 1 other
Perfect gameplan Magard, well done mate
01.27.2024 | 5:11 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 249th
* Edited at 01.27.2024, 5:11 PM ET *
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
01.27.2024 | 5:28 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 7th with 1 other