"After exiting the UFC on a three-fight win streak that included victories over ex-champ Andre Arlovski and jiu-jitsu champion Buchecha, Buday made his Oktagon debut in a title fight against double-champ (light heavyweight and heavyweight) Will Fleury. That turned into a disastrous night for the 34-year old Slovakian, as he was finished on the feet in under two minutes."
"Bulgaria's Todev also suffered a setback in a title fight with Fleury last year. After a wild turn of events ahead of a scheduled title fight with then-champ Hatif Moeil, Todev found himself facing Fleury for gold. That, after Moeil abruptly left the promotion after being fined for starting a brawl at a press conference."
"Todev came up short against Fleury, losing a decision last March. He's since bounced back with victories over a pair of UFC veterans however: Luis Henrique and Josh Parisian (in what turned out to be Parisian's retirement fight). A third victory over a UFC alum, and a recent fellow title challenger, would almost certainly land Todev another crack at Fleury."
Oktagon MMA has announced a heavyweight bout between former UFC fighter Martin Buday and ex-Oktagon title challenger Lazar Todev for Oktagon 89 on June 6, 2026, at Tipos Aréna in Bratislava, Slovakia. Buday, a 34-year-old Slovakian, joined Oktagon after a three-fight UFC win streak but suffered a devastating first-round loss to double-champion Will Fleury in his promotional debut. Todev, from Bulgaria, also lost a title fight to Fleury last March after unexpectedly replacing injured champion Hatif Moeil. Since that defeat, Todev has rebounded with victories over UFC veterans Luis Henrique and Josh Parisian. A win over Buday would likely position Todev for another title opportunity against Fleury.
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