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Lucia Szabová vs Leidiane Fernandes ready for historic flyweight title fight at OCTAGON 87Undefeated champion Lucia Szabová aims for double champion history in fight against Leidiane Fernandes at OCTAGON 87
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One of the biggest women’s fights in European MMA this year is officially scheduled. Undefeated bantamweight champion Lucia Szabová will attempt to make history by moving down the division to challenge Brazilian champion Leidiane Fernandes for the flyweight belt at UFC London Octagon 87.
The championship fight will take place on April 25, 2026 at the Home Credit Arena in Liberec, Czech Republic, where Szabová will attempt to become the first double champion in OKTAGON MMA history.
If successful, the Slovak star will hold both the bantamweight and flyweight titles, cementing her status as one of the promotion’s most dominant fighters.
Lucia Szabová: “Quiet Assassin” in pursuit of history
Known under a pseudonym “Quiet Assassin”, Lucia Szabová quickly became one of the brightest stars of European MMA.
The Slovak standout enters the fight undefeated with a professional record of 10-0 and boasts an impressive 67% finish rate and multiple submission victories.
Szabová won the OKTAGON Women’s Bantamweight Championship in 2025 and has since established herself as one of the most unsafe fighters on the organization’s roster.
Despite her placid demeanor outside the cage, Szabová is known for her aggressive and technical fighting style early in the fight. With experience in judo and striking disciplines, she became a versatile mixed martial artist, able to finish fights on the ground or in a standing position.
Now the 27-year-old aims to make history by dropping down to 125 pounds to pursue a second title shot.
Leidiane Fernandes is ready to end her undefeated streak
The unsafe Brazilian champion Leidiane Fernandes will stand in Szabova’s way.
Fernandes enters the fight with a professional record of 7–2 and poses a stern challenge to the Slovak champion.
Fighting in Rio de Janeiro, Fernandes built her reputation on her aggressive fighting style and resilience in the cage. Her ability to put pressure on her opponents and create momentum helped her climb to the top of the flyweight division.
For Fernandes, the fight is more than just a title defense – it’s about ending the unbeaten streak of one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
The Brazilian champion has made it clear that she plans to be the first player to silence the “Quiet Killer”.
High stakes Main Event in Liberec
The title fight was originally scheduled to take place earlier in 2026, but the fight was postponed after Fernandes withdrew due to injury. The fight has now been scheduled for the main event of OCTAGON 87, raising the stakes even further.
With Szabová seeking historic double champion status and Fernandes defending her throne, this fight could become one of the most essential women’s fights in OKTAGON history.
Fans at the Home Credit Arena are expected to witness a dramatic battle between:
- An undefeated champion chasing a legacy
- Risky Brazilian titleholder defending her crown
When the cage doors close on April 25, history may be made in Liberec.
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