Makhmud Muradov has fought some of the world's best mixed martial artists, won championships in two weight classes and spent years competing in the UFC. On Halloween night, however, he faced an entirely different challenge: six members of the same family, one after another, in a Czech exhibition fight.
The result was every bit as bizarre as the matchup sounded. The 36-year-old Uzbek fighter dispatched all six members of the Kotlar family in less than three minutes of combined fighting time at G MMA 1 in Prague on October 31, 2026.
One opponent surrendered after a single leg kick. Others were taken down and quickly finished with ground-and-pound. None came close to seriously threatening the former UFC middleweight, who currently holds two championships in OKTAGON MMA.
What made the spectacle even stranger was that Muradov had openly described the appearance as a financial opportunity, claiming it would provide the largest single-fight payday of his career.
Watch Makhmud Muradov defeat six Kotlar family members at G MMA 1
The unusual contest headlined G MMA 1: Samhain – Hra začíná, the inaugural event of the new Czech crossover fighting promotion, held at Nová Spirála in Prague.
Despite being advertised as a one-against-six fight, Muradov did not have to face all six opponents simultaneously. Instead, they entered the cage individually, with a fresh opponent replacing the previous participant after each stoppage.
That distinction did little to make the contest competitive.
The first member of the Kotlar group was quickly brought to the ground, where Muradov delivered several punches before the referee intervened.
Next came Jan "Diego" Kotlar, one of the most recognizable personalities associated with the family's online fighting appearances.
Diego barely had time to engage. Muradov connected with a powerful low kick to his lead leg, sending him to the canvas. Kotlar immediately tapped out and appeared to have difficulty walking away afterward.
The remaining challengers suffered similar outcomes. Muradov used takedowns, positional control and short punches to secure rapid stoppages, with several opponents surrendering almost as soon as they found themselves on the ground.
Patrik Kotlar, another prominent figure in the promotion's buildup, entered last. He managed to resist briefly but was also unable to mount any meaningful offense.
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Reports differ slightly on the precise duration, with some describing roughly two minutes of action and others putting the combined fighting time just under three minutes. No consistently documented official second-by-second breakdown of all six stoppages is available.
Either way, the footage shows an enormous difference in ability between an experienced professional champion and a group of opponents with considerably less combat-sports training.
How did the Muradov vs. six Kotlars fight actually work?
The rules became almost as controversial as the matchup itself before the event.
The six-on-one concept initially attracted attention because viewers imagined Muradov defending himself against several attackers simultaneously. But the eventual arrangement was significantly different.
Only one Kotlar participant could fight Muradov at a time. The group was allowed to rotate members, but the proposed rules limited voluntary substitutions to intervals of at least one minute. Unlike a conventional MMA contest, the format was not divided into standard timed rounds.
During the buildup, members of the Kotlar group reportedly pushed for changes that would allow two or three of them to enter together.
Muradov rejected that arrangement, and the promotion ultimately proceeded with consecutive individual exchanges.
That meant the Kotlars' theoretical numerical advantage was reduced to a series of one-on-one encounters. Each participant could enter fresh, but none could help another family member once the action began.
Against someone with Muradov's experience, that proved a particularly difficult arrangement.
There was also no meaningful competitive history suggesting the group could consistently challenge an elite professional fighter. Diego Kotlar had previously appeared in celebrity fighting events, including Clash of the Stars, but that experience was hardly comparable to competing against an active two-division MMA champion.
The entire exercise was conceived as entertainment rather than a conventional professional fight. Muradov's six stoppages should therefore not be counted as six additional victories on his official professional MMA record.
Why did Makhmud Muradov agree to fight an entire family?
Muradov has never pretended that fighting six Kotlar family members represented the next step in his sporting development.
His explanation was considerably simpler: money.
Before the event, Muradov said he had accepted the unusual booking because it offered an opportunity to earn a substantial payday and provide greater financial security for his family.
The fighter and promotion indicated that the appearance would be his highest-paid single fight. Czech media reports have placed the proposed compensation above five million Czech koruna, although the exact contractual payment has not been independently verified.
That is a remarkable proposition for an athlete who previously competed seven times in the UFC and now holds championships in two divisions of one of Europe's largest MMA promotions.
Muradov reiterated his position after the event, explaining that he had simply come to work and wanted to provide the best possible life for his family.
He also expressed respect for the six men who agreed to face him, acknowledging that they were not professional fighters.
The appearance has nevertheless divided the European MMA community.
OKTAGON promoter Ondřej Novotný had criticized Muradov's participation before the event, arguing that the exhibition was beneath the accomplishments of a legitimate champion.
Former opponent Will Fleury also questioned the spectacle afterward. The Irish heavyweight, whom Muradov defeated earlier this year, said he understood the financial motivation but found it disappointing that such an unconventional contest could apparently generate more money than serious professional MMA fights.
There is an uncomfortable commercial reality behind that criticism. A matchup that presented almost no competitive uncertainty generated international attention precisely because its premise was so unusual.
Who is Makhmud Muradov, the former UFC fighter and OKTAGON double champion?
Makhmud "Mach" Muradov is an Uzbek mixed martial artist based in the Czech Republic who has been competing professionally since 2012.
He became the first Uzbek fighter to sign with the UFC, making his promotional debut in September 2019 against Alessio Di Chirico.
During his seven UFC appearances, Muradov recorded four victories, including notable finishes against Trevor Smith and Andrew Sanchez.
His UFC run ended in 2024, after which he returned to the European circuit and resumed competing for OKTAGON.
That move has been highly successful.
Muradov captured the interim OKTAGON middleweight championship and subsequently moved up to light heavyweight for a short-notice fight against Will Fleury at OKTAGON 92 in August 2026.
He stopped Fleury by second-round TKO to claim the light heavyweight title, becoming a two-division champion.
His official professional MMA record remains 30-8 with one no contest following the G MMA appearance. The Kotlar exhibition does not change those statistics.
The contrast between his recent accomplishments and Saturday's opponents explains why the video has attracted so much attention. This was not a retired veteran making a novelty comeback. It was an active championship-level fighter appearing in an entertainment contest against a group of inexperienced challengers.
What is G MMA, the Czech promotion behind the six-on-one spectacle?
G MMA is a new Czech promotion built around crossover combat sports, internet personalities and unconventional fight formats.
Its inaugural event, G MMA 1: Samhain, took place on October 31 at Nová Spirála, a distinctive Prague venue with a circular auditorium.
Muradov's six-opponent exhibition was the main attraction, but the card contained several other unusual contests.
The lineup included celebrity fights, team-based matchups, boxing, bare-knuckle competition, a contest involving participants in medieval-style armor and even a pillow-fighting exhibition.
Among the participants were Czech internet personality Pavel "Spicy Pája" Tóth and Jiří Kajínek, whose appearance attracted attention because of his notoriety outside combat sports.
Promoter Jakub Jíra also competed during the evening.
Unlike established promotions such as OKTAGON MMA, G MMA is not primarily attempting to identify the strongest professional fighters in a division or build conventional championship rankings.
Its approach is closer to the celebrity and influencer fighting market, where unconventional matchmaking and the personalities involved often matter more than competitive parity.
Muradov's appearance gave the promotion its biggest internationally recognizable name, and the subsequent spread of the video demonstrated how effectively the booking attracted attention.
What's next for Makhmud Muradov after G MMA 1?
Muradov's attention now returns to a much more demanding assignment.
He is scheduled to face fellow former UFC fighter Krzysztof Jotko at OKTAGON 100 on December 29, 2026, at the O2 Arena in Prague.
The matchup will determine the undisputed OKTAGON middleweight champion, with Jotko holding the divisional championship and Muradov entering as interim titleholder.
Jotko represents exactly the kind of opposition missing from the Kotlar spectacle: an experienced, accomplished professional with the skills to challenge Muradov in every phase of an MMA fight.
Muradov can now return to the championship picture having collected an unusual payday and a substantial amount of publicity without adding a conventional professional bout to his record.
Whether appearances like G MMA 1 ultimately help or damage the reputation of established fighters remains open to debate. What isn't in dispute is how one-sided this particular exhibition turned out to be.
Makhmud Muradov vs. Kotlar family FAQ
Did Makhmud Muradov really fight six family members?
Yes. Makhmud Muradov faced six participants billed as members of the Kotlar family at G MMA 1 in Prague on October 31, 2026. However, he fought them consecutively, not all six simultaneously.
How long did Makhmud Muradov take to beat all six opponents?
Reports put the combined fighting time at less than three minutes, with some describing approximately two minutes of action. Muradov finished all six opponents using leg kicks, takedowns and ground-and-pound.
What happened to Diego Kotlar against Makhmud Muradov?
Jan "Diego" Kotlar entered as the second opponent. Muradov landed a powerful low kick that dropped him immediately, and Kotlar tapped out without mounting any offense.
Was Muradov vs. six Kotlars an official professional MMA fight?
No. It was an unconventional exhibition organized by G MMA rather than a standard professional MMA contest. The six stoppages do not add six wins to Muradov's official professional record, which remains 30-8 with one no contest.
How much did Makhmud Muradov earn from G MMA 1?
Muradov indicated that the appearance would be the highest-paid single fight of his career. Some Czech reports have suggested compensation exceeding five million Czech koruna, but the precise amount has not been independently verified.
Is Makhmud Muradov still an OKTAGON MMA champion?
Yes. Muradov holds the OKTAGON light heavyweight championship and the interim middleweight title. He won the light heavyweight belt by stopping Will Fleury at OKTAGON 92 in August 2026.
Who is Makhmud Muradov fighting next?
Muradov is scheduled to face Krzysztof Jotko at OKTAGON 100 on December 29, 2026, in Prague, with the undisputed middleweight championship at stake.