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UFC London gave fans a little of everything: a controversial main event, a 28-second demolition, and one of those “how did he survive that?” moments. At UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy, the biggest debate came from Lerone Murphy vs. Movsar Evloev, but the loudest reaction may have belonged to Iwo Baraniewski.
OKTAGON MMA lit up Brno at OKTAGON 79: Surdu stuns Kalašnik (R1 TKO), Roušal’s chaos vs Fry (KO), Haywood’s hook-kick (TKO), and Klimša’s Von Flue (SUB). Don’t miss Lengál vs Dimić, Mudroch vs Dohnal, and Bark vs Sanikidze.
The UFC heads to Paris with Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy in a pivotal lightweight clash at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho. Full preview, betting odds, prediction, and the complete fight card including Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, and more.
See which OKTAGON MMA stars broke through to the UFC. This list features rising names like Losene Keita and Jack Cartwright who proved OKTAGON is more than a regional show—it’s a global pipeline.
Get to know OKTAGON MMA, Europe’s breakout fight promotion that blends elite production with rising talent. From Losene Keita to Karlos Vémola, the stars are making noise. Learn more about events, champions, and how to watch OKTAGON MMA here.
Belgium’s MMA scene is thriving. Stars like Losene Keita, Bolaji Oki, and Patrick Habirora are making waves in UFC, PFL, KSW, and Oktagon. Belgium is no longer a dark horse—it's a contender.
Get set for OKTAGON 79 in Brno. The welterweight title clash Kalasnik vs Surdu tops a card featuring Bark vs Sanikidze, Lengal vs Dimic, and more. For bout order, broadcast notes, and updates, keep the OKTAGON MMA hub open.
The stage is set for UFC Paris. Watch the ceremonial weigh-ins as Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho, Benoît Saint-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy, and Losene Keita vs Patricio Pitbull face off in Paris.
Arena-shaking knockouts, shocking submissions, and wild comebacks — OKTAGON MMA has seen it all. These 10 iconic moments capture the energy of Europe’s fastest-growing MMA promotion. Don’t miss what’s next with OKTAGON 75 and OKTAGON 76 coming soon.
As of now, Losen Keita, also known by his nickname "Black Panther," was born on December 30, 1997, which makes him 25 years old. On the other hand, Mate Sanikidze, commonly known as "The NextGen," was born on November 19, 1998, making him 24 years old.
In his most recent outing, Losen Keita, also known as "Black Panther", displayed his skills against Jakub Tichota. He clinched the victory in the 4th round at 3:53 through a knockout (KO/TKO) by employing decisive punches. This impressive win led to Keita securing the interim OKMMA Featherweight Title.
Conversely, Mate Sanikidze, better known as "The NextGen", proved his mettle in his last fight, also against Jakub Tichota. The fight culminated in the 5th round at the full 5:00, with Sanikidze emerging victorious via a split decision. This significant victory granted him the OKMMA Featherweight Title.
Losen Keita, widely known in the MMA community as "Black Panther", has an outstanding and unbeaten record. He has triumphed in all of his 11 professional bouts, making his current record an impressive 11-0.
On the other hand, Mate Sanikidze, also known as "The NextGen", has also established a commendable MMA career. With 9 victories and just 2 losses, Sanikidze's professional record stands at 9-2.
Both Losen Keita, also known as "Black Panther", and Mate Sanikidze, widely recognized as "The NextGen", compete in the Featherweight division of mixed martial arts. This weight class has a limit of 145 lbs, which is approximately equivalent to 65.8 kg.
