OKTAGON 78 roared through Cologne with a card that mixed shock finishes, late scratches, and statement wins—perfectly on brand for Oktagon MMA. If you’re catching up, start with the official event hub: OKTAGON 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček.
Main-Event Shock: Trušček flips the script
Veteran Ivica Trušček delivered a first-round TKO over local favorite Christian Eckerlin, a result that immediately reshaped the welterweight conversation. Relive the matchup detail-by-detail here: Eckerlin vs. Trušček. The finish echoed around social media minutes later.
Ivica Trušček defeats Christian Eckerlin via TKO in round 1 #MMA #ufcfightpass #Oktagon78 pic.twitter.com/JXHvHgose1
— Scott (@ScottishProbl) October 18, 2025
Co-headliners & key winners
On the women’s slate, unbeaten Alina Dalaslan stayed perfect with a composed decision over former UFC alum Katharina Lehner—bookmark their bout page: Lehner vs. Dalaslan. At light heavyweight, Kasim Aras out-pointed power-puncher Simon Biyong (see Aras vs. Biyong) after three disciplined rounds.
Earlier, “The Punisher” Cihad Akipa marched to a violent stoppage—get the matchup file here: Kartal vs. Akipa.
🧨 ‘The Punisher’ delivers!
— OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) October 18, 2025
Cihad Akipa 🇩🇪 stops David Piechaczek due to strikes in an exciting battle at middleweight #OKTAGON78
📺 https://t.co/TVP7NaDRbZ & RTL+ pic.twitter.com/7Oufyh0AGc
Prelims that popped
Marek Bartl uncorked a spinning masterclass against Kennedy Rayomba (bout page: Bartl vs. Rayomba)—instantly a Knockout of the Year candidate.
ICYMI: Marek Bartl 🇨🇿 went spinning last night at OKTAGON 78!
— OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) October 19, 2025
Will this be the knockout of the year? pic.twitter.com/U7bPbvKhLk
Elsewhere, Samuel Chavarría blitzed Aleksandar Stefanovic (see Chavarría vs. Stefanovic), Altin Zenuni ground past Marcel Máša (Zenuni vs. Máša), and prospect Michael Obodozie needed seconds to starch Chiril Negru.
Michael Obodozie defeats Chiril Negru via Round 1 Knockout#MMA #Oktagon78 #ufcfightpass pic.twitter.com/VtrDMsabru
— Scott (@ScottishProbl) October 18, 2025
Scratches & shuffle
Frederic Vosgröne withdrew, forcing late adjustments.
Unfortunately, Frederic Vosgröne has suffered an injury so is unable to compete this Saturday at OKTAGON 78. pic.twitter.com/FlgbQ7SnmL
— OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) October 16, 2025
Full Results
- Ivica Trušček def. Christian Eckerlin — R1 TKO (3:34)
- Alina Dalaslan def. Katharina Lehner — Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Kasim Aras def. Simon Biyong — Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)
- Cihad Akipa def. David Piechaczek — R2 TKO (2:12)
- Patrick Vespaziani def. Denis Stojnić — see Vespaziani’s bout listing: Vespaziani vs. Ayodeji Kalejaiye
- Arijan Topallaj def. Hassan Kayani — Unanimous Decision (29-27×3)
- (Canceled) Kakhorov vs. Severino — OKMMA bantamweight title
- Tamerlan Dulatov def. Henrique Melo — see Dulatov’s booking archive: Dulatov vs. Manauara
- Marek Bartl def. Kennedy Rayomba — R1 KO (2:59)
- Samuel Chavarría def. Aleksandar Stefanovic — R1 TKO (2:19)
- Altin Zenuni def. Marcel Máša — Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Michael Obodozie def. Chiril Negru — :19 KO (showcase)
Also note
Lightweight movers keep circling: check Paradeiser vs. Grabinski for division context and recent form lines heading out of OKTAGON 78.
