Oktagon Oktagon MMA has outbid PFL, KSW and other organizations to sign top heavyweight Martin Buday

[Tokoloko]

The Slovak fighter, a former Oktagon heavyweight champion with a strong UFC record, has chosen to fight for Oktagon again over offers from international leagues like PFL. He aims to challenge for Will Fleury's heavyweight title in the near future. Buday's team and manager agree Oktagon is the best fit for his profile and fan base, ensuring he stays in the spotlight and builds his legacy in Europe.



His next opponent will be Will Fleury, which is actual Oktagon HW Champion



Oktagon aswell signed another former ranked UFC fighter David Dvorak (flw) (21-6) (3-3 UFC)




Oktagon is reportedly also negotatiating with few KSW fighters and some interesting free agents like Rozenstruik (unconfirmed rumours)

 

[CC27]

KSW would have been better, him and De Fries would have actually been a HW fight that has some importance compared to all the others that dont.

 

[Tokoloko]

KSW would have been better, him and De Fries would have actually been a HW fight that has some importance compared to all the others that dont.

De Fries is one of his training partners. They wouldn't accept fight vs each other....

Also Fleury vs Buday is decent scrap + Oktagon recently signed another UFC HW veteran Luiz Henrique which is facing Lazar Todev in his next bout

 

[TorontoTO]

I'm glad that Buday didn't sign with KSW, don't need another dull champ

 

[David Street]

Finally a worthy number 2 MMA Promotion has stepped forward.
OKTAGON MMA is a European-based mixed martial arts promotion aiming to be the second-largest promotion globally, after the UFC. They are actively expanding and believe they are already, or will soon be, the #2 promotion, potentially surpassing the PFL. They are known for their entertaining shows and have secured significant TV deals in Europe and globally. Focus on Entertainment: OKTAGON MMA emphasizes delivering exciting and engaging fight cards, similar to a "Super Bowl" experience.

 

[Rallarsvingare]

How come he got cut/left UFC?

 

[Doctor Grudge]

How come he got cut/left UFC?

Because they don't know how or want to promote him.

 

[leto1776]

probably less Oktagon outbidding the others, and more being the first to send him an offer, in conjunction with his prior work with them

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

 

[leto1776]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

He’s Slovak (Oktagon is a Czech/Slovak promotion) and had five finishes during his previous stint with them. Oktagon welcoming him home is a no brainer

 

[TR1]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

Yeah calling this guy top is a bit of a stretch lol.

 

[Necrocrawler]

De Fries is one of his training partners. They wouldn't accept fight vs each other....

Also Fleury vs Buday is decent scrap + Oktagon recently signed another UFC HW veteran Luiz Henrique which is facing Lazar Todev in his next bout

Didn't knew he was De Fries training partner.
That was my best guess for where Buday would sign.
At least i was right about him signing with an european org lol

Anyway... Him against Fleury is a good scrap... It's gonna be a 5 round (yes, its going to a decision) war.

 

[ryanrandy]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

That's true but whoever got him could claim they had a former UFC fighter with a great record and a win over a legend. Adds legitimacy plus we are talking about it.

 

[Tokoloko]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

PFL reportedly offered 70/80k contract

By his own words this thing(getting kicked out of UFC) is probably best thing which could have happen to him. Like he would like to stay in UFC, but now people talk about him. He was in Ariel Helwani podcas. He is planning move to England because he got signed by Aspinal’s gym, etc…

 

[David R]

Gain Martin but lose Losene Keita. I like this trade. Losene Keita first ufc fight against bellator star Pitbull.

 

[Tokoloko]

Gain Martin but lose Losene Keita. I like this trade. Losene Keita first ufc fight against bellator star Pitbull.

Keita simply outgrow Oktagon. They couldn't offer him opponents which would boost his resume. BTW i dont think that Buday is somehow "Trade" for Keita. I expect them to sign some worldclass fighters to boost their roster after Keita left.

 

[Thesnake101]

I'm impressed anyone bid for him tbh. He's about as exciting as mowing the grass.

I mean PFL already picked up Romanov, Williams and Nascimento. It'd be shocking if they hadn't tried to get Buday.