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Tomasz Narkun signs a contract with OKTAGON, face to face with Alexander Poppeck at OKTAGON 86 in PolandTomasz Narkun signs a contract with OKTAGON, ready for an explosive debut at OKTAGON 86 in Poland
The Polish MMA star has officially found a up-to-date home.
Former KSW champion Tomasz Narkun (21-6) signed with OCTAGON MMA and will make his promotional debut against a top German rival Aleksander Popek (20-5, 1NC).
The airy heavyweight fight will take place in Szczecin at Octagon 86being the organization’s first-ever event in Poland. The highly anticipated gala will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Enea Arena, during a night that promises to be historic for Polish MMA.
Narkun: a decade of domination
Narkun has long been considered one of the greatest Polish airy heavyweight fighters of all time. Known as “The Giraffe” for his mighty physique and hazardous submission game, he won the KSW Lithe Heavyweight Championship in October 2015 and defended it five times, finishing each challenger before the end of the second round.
During his reign, Narkun scored two victories over the European MMA icon Mamed Khalidov and even moved up to heavyweight in pursuit of dual-division glory, which was a challenge Phil De Fries for the KSW heavyweight champion title.
Now, after three straight victories – achieved in a total of 136 seconds – Narkun arrives at the OCTAGON with momentum and a clear mission: to add another championship to his CV.
Poppeck: German “Ironside” in shambles
Opposite Narkun will be the leading German airy heavyweight fighter Alexander Poppeck.
Nicknamed “Ironside,” Poppeck is currently on a four-fight winning streak and has looked increasingly hazardous over the past year. Known for his knockout power, he stopped opponents such as Jeremy Kimball and Pavol Langer in the first round.
With a stoic demeanor and an imposing presence, Poppeck ventures into hostile territory to silence the Polish hero and establish himself as a legitimate threat to the OKTAGON airy heavyweight title.
A loaded squad in Szczecin
OCTAGON 86 is not only the main event – the card is full of high-profile fights.
Poland Mateusz Legierski for the first time he will try to defend the lightweight championship on home soil against a hazardous challenger Gokhan Aksu.
Meanwhile, a legend of Polish combat sports Michał Materla stands before the Germans Christian Jungwirth according to the rules of STAND & BANG and it promises to be a fan-friendly war.
End of tent matches, Piotr Wawrzyniak collides with Mateusz Janur in a fascinating middleweight fight.
Historic Night for Polish MMA
The expansion of OKTAGON in Poland is a milestone in the rapidly growing promotion in Europe. With a global fan base and a growing list of elite talent, the addition of Tomasz Narkun signals a clear intention to dominate the Central European MMA market.
For Narkun, this debut is more than just another fight – it’s an opportunity to make a statement in front of his home crowd and start a up-to-date chapter in his already decorated career.
UFCFormer UFC star Jon Jones' reaction to Gable Steveson's defeat at UFC 331 was caught on camera last night.
Last night at UFC 331, Gable Steveson's world came crashing down. He was knocked out cold by Sean Sharaf in a matter of seconds, which came at the end of a heated week in which Sharaf really went after Steveson in the build-up to the fight.
RELATED: Gable Steveson believes Jon Jones could return to the UFC heavyweight division
Gable Steveson simply couldn't deal with the pressure being put on him in the early stages of the bout and as a result of that, he now has to go back to the drawing board and see what exactly went wrong as he tries to bounce back into heavyweight contention.
In a video released shortly after the knockout, Gable Steveson's mentor Jon Jones has been seen reacting to what went down in California.
Jon Jones live reaction to Gable Steveson being knocked out at UFC 331 😢 pic.twitter.com/wDc3bfKPCO
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) September 20, 2026
Jones' reaction to Gable Steveson defeat
As you can imagine, Jon Jones wasn't happy with what he saw at UFC 331. In fact, he was pretty shocked, and that makes sense given the amount of hype that has been surrounding Steveson ever since he entered the UFC. it was a brutal moment for his entire team, and it will be interesting to see how he's able to bounce back from it.
For Jones himself, there are already questions about whether or not he will come back to try and ‘save the day' for the UFC's heavyweight division. He has certainly been inconsistent with his messaging to the fans and the promotion, but given where things are at right now, he may provide the exact kind of star power they so desperately need up there.
What do you believe the future holds for Steveson? Can he still go on to become a world champion in the UFC? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!
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