Oktagon 89 is scheduled to take place on June 6 in Bratislava. The main event will feature two former UFC fighters competing for the bantamweight championship. Zhalgaz Zhumagulov will face Igor Severino for the title. Both fighters previously competed in the UFC before moving to the Oktagon promotion. The announcement confirms the headline bout for the European MMA organization's upcoming event.
Oktagon 89 has its headline bout locked in, with Zhalgaz Zhumagulov and Igor Severino set to clash for the Oktagon bantamweight championship on June 6 in Bratislava.
Severino enters the fight carrying an 8-1-0 record at just 23 years old. The Brazilian, who trains out of Chute Boxe Joao Emilio and fights out of an orthodox stance, is one of the more physically active competitors in the division. He stands five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach and brings an aggressive style built around volume striking and relentless grappling. His numbers are striking: 7.17 significant strikes landed per minute at 52 percent accuracy, combined with a remarkable 9.69 takedowns per 15 minutes. Both Severino and Zhumagulov previously competed in the UFC before transitioning to Oktagon.
Why it matters
- The bantamweight title is on the line, making this the most significant bout in the division within the Oktagon promotion
- Both fighters carry UFC experience, raising the competitive ceiling for the matchup
- Severino's elite takedown rate sets up a compelling stylistic test against Zhumagulov
- The event takes place in Bratislava, continuing Oktagon's push as a major force in European MMA
