Oktagon 89 is scheduled for June 6 in Bratislava with a main event featuring two former UFC fighters competing for the bantamweight championship. Zhalgas Zhumagulov will face Igor Severino in the title bout. The post also promoted a recent interview with Zhumagulov. Both fighters bring UFC experience to the Oktagon promotion, making this a notable matchup for the organization.
Oktagon 89 has its main event locked in, with former UFC fighters Zhalgas Zhumagulov and Igor Severino set to clash for the Oktagon bantamweight championship on June 6 in Bratislava.
Zhumagulov, 37, enters the title fight carrying a professional record of 14-9. The Kazakhstani fighter trains out of American Top Team and competes out of a switch stance, standing five-foot-four with a 66-inch reach. A volume striker, he lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy, and also mixes in 1.3 takedown attempts per 15 minutes to keep opponents guessing.
Severino is a far younger challenger at just 23 years old. The Brazilian prospect out of Chute Boxe Joao Emilio carries an impressive 8-1 record and brings a notably different offensive profile to the fight. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, Severino lands 7.17 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. His grappling output is particularly striking, averaging 9.69 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, making him one of the more relentless wrestlers in the division.
Why it matters
- The bantamweight title is on the line, giving Oktagon's 135-pound division a clear centerpiece heading into mid-2026.
- Zhumagulov's experience and striking volume will be tested against Severino's younger legs, longer reach, and extraordinary takedown pressure.
- Both men bring UFC pedigree to the Oktagon stage, raising the profile of the promotion's flagship event in Bratislava.
