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UFC Vet Jotko Claims Massive Prize at Oktagon 82
18 Jan
Summary
- Krzysztof Jotko earned $350,000 for his Oktagon 82 victory.
- He submitted Kerim Engizek in the main event, ending his unbeaten streak.
- The fight concluded the Oktagon MMA Tipsport Gamechanger middleweight tournament.
Krzysztof Jotko emerged victorious at Oktagon 82, securing a substantial $350,000 prize. The Polish fighter, a veteran of the UFC, submitted European great Kerim Engizek in the highly anticipated main event. This victory not only earned Jotko a significant financial reward but also ended Engizek's remarkable unbeaten streak of 17 fights, which had dated back to April 2015.
The bout was the culmination of the Oktagon MMA Tipsport Gamechanger middleweight tournament, a competition featuring 16 fighters and a total prize pool of €1,000,000. Jotko had joined the Czech-based promotion specifically for this tournament, bringing with him extensive experience from his nine years with the UFC, where he faced notable opponents like Sean Strickland.
Jotko's decisive win came via a rear-naked choke in the opening round, a testament to his tactical prowess. Despite Engizek's recent hand surgery, Jotko acknowledged his opponent's fighting spirit, stating he was on a "different level." Both fighters expressed openness to a rematch, potentially at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt later this year.
