Oktagon 89 will take place on June 6 in Bratislava, Slovakia. The main event features a bantamweight title fight between two former UFC fighters, Zhalgaz Zhumagulov and Igor Severino. Both fighters previously competed in the UFC before joining the Oktagon promotion. The post announces the full fight card for the event. A recent interview with Zhumagulov is available for viewers interested in learning more about the matchup.
Oktagon 89 has its main event locked in, with a bantamweight title fight between Zhalgaz Zhumagulov and Igor Severino scheduled for June 6 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Both fighters arrive at Oktagon 89 as former UFC competitors who have since made their way to the European promotion. Severino, a 23-year-old Brazilian fighting out of Chute Boxe Joao Emilio, carries an 8-1-0 record and brings a striking-heavy, high-volume game that makes him a dangerous opponent in any bantamweight setting. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, the orthodox finisher lands an eye-catching 7.17 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and his grappling numbers are equally striking — he averages 9.69 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting a wrestler who uses the cage effectively to control opponents and generate offense.
Why it matters
- The bantamweight title at Oktagon 89 carries significant prestige within the European MMA landscape, with two UFC-tested fighters competing for the belt
- Severino's elite takedown volume sets up an intriguing stylistic question against Zhumagulov, whose tendencies on the feet and on the mat will be tested thoroughly
- A win for either man reinforces their credentials as contenders who could attract attention from major promotions following their UFC stints
