That mixed martial arts are in good health in Europe is something that can be confirmed by going to specialized gyms in the Old Continent. But the milestone achieved last weekend by Oktagon MMA has finished validating the sensations of exponential growth of this discipline. The Czechoslovakian promoter made history by officially breaking the world record for attendance at an MMA event.
Specifically, Oktagon managed to attract 59,148 fans at the Deutsche Bank Park Stadium, located in Frankfurt, according to data provided by the promoter itself. by officially breaking the world record for attendance at an MMA event. “At Oktagon 62 we filled a football field with spectators, who witnessed an incredible night in which two titles changed hands,” they noted.
In this way, they managed to surpass the record set by UFC 234, which took place on October 6, 2019 at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, in which Israel Adesanya knocked out Robert Whittaker in the second round. On that evening, the UFC managed to attract 57,127 spectators, a figure that has now been surpassed by the European league.
A historic event with two titles at stake
In the main event, Christian Eckerlin (17-6, 1NC) defeated Christian Jungwirth (15-9) to claim the ‘King of Germany’ belt in a clash of national welterweight stars. The atmosphere was absolutely electric, and legendary walkouts from both men brought everyone to their feet. In the end, Eckerlin’s offensive fight and control were what ensured him the decision victory and the joy of his Frankfurt fans.
Christian Eckerlin wins the ‘King of Germany’ belt
Kerim Engizek (21-4) became the first man to defeat Patrik Kincl (28-11, 1NC) in Oktagon, taking the middleweight title in the co-main event. The UFD Gym fighter maintained a constant pace for twenty-five minutes and dealt several significant blows to ‘The Inspector’. Engizek is now the man to pursue in one of the promotion’s most loaded divisions, where he will have no shortage of challengers trying to take the belt from him.
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