OKTAGON 66 is set to mark the start of the promotion’s $1 million Tipsport Gamechanger tournament in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday.
The exact amount is actually 1 million euros, or $1.047 million, of which $300,000 will go to the winner. Sixteen middleweights will enter, but only one will leave with this bag.
The 16 participants include UFC veterans David Zawada, Krzysztof Jotko and Andreas Michailidis. DWCS alumnus Matej Penaz and “TUF 32” cast member Mark Hulme will also participate. The rest of the field is completed by Vlasto Cepo, Kerim Engizek, Erhan Kartal, Samuel Kristofic, Marek Mazuch, Milos Petrasek, Anthony Salamone, Mick Stanton, Ion Surdu, Piotr Wawrzyniak and a surprise future competitor. -appointed.
The round of 16 includes:
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Kerim Engizek (21-4) vs. Anthony Salamone (8-2) – OKTAGON 66, February 1
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Matej Penaz (9-1) vs. David Zawada (19-10) – OKTAGON 66, February 1
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Piotr Wawrzyniak (13-6) against Marek Mazuch (9-2) – OKTAGON 67, February 22
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Milos Petrasek (13-7) vs. Mick Stanton (13-8) – OKTAGON 67, February 22
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Vlasto Cepo (12-3) vs. Erhan Kartal (12-2) – OKTAGON 70, April 26
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Pirat Kristofic (17-6) vs. Wildcard (TBD) – OKTAGON 70, April 26
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Ion Surdu (16-6) vs. Krzysztof Jotko (25-6) – Event, date to be determined
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Andreas Michailidis (16-8) vs. Mark Hulme (12-30) – Event, date TBD
The first round of fights is scheduled to conclude on April 26, with quarterfinals expected in the summer, semifinals expected in the fall, and a final scheduled for the winter.
The eight fighters who enter the quarterfinals will randomly be given the numbers 1 through 8, which will indicate the order in which they can choose their placement in the bracket.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: OKTAGON 66 Launches Million Dollar Tournament Featuring Europe’s Top Middleweights