← Oktagon 85: Severino vs. Kakhorov
OKTAGON Bantamweight Title fight

Igor Severino VS Khurshed Kakhorov

Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany

Tale of the Tape

9-1-0, 1 NC Record 13-2-0
22 Age 34
170 cm Height 173 cm
177 cm Reach —
orthodox Stance —
89% Finish rate 69%
44% KO rate 69%
44% Sub rate 0%

Result Summary

Igor Severino def. Khurshed Kakhorov TKO · R5 1:38

In a grueling main event for the Bantamweight Championship, Igor 'The Hannibal' Severino completed his redemption arc with a fifth-round TKO over Khurshed Kakhorov. The fight was a clash of styles, with Kakhorov finding early success using his explosive kickboxing to keep the Brazilian at bay, landing stinging calf kicks and a heavy right hand in the first round that briefly wobbled Severino. However, Severino's relentless pressure began to pay dividends in the third, as he forced the fight against the fence and dragged Kakhorov into deep waters with suffocating chain wrestling. By the championship rounds, Kakhorov faded significantly, his output dropping as Severino poured on the volume. The end came early in the fifth when Severino secured a takedown, advanced to the crucifix position, and rained down unanswered elbows until the referee stepped in at 1:38, crowning Severino the new champion.

Fight Overview

**Note: This bout has been rescheduled to Oktagon 85.** Originally set as a title eliminator/contender bout. Severino (ex-UFC) brings wild aggression and finishing instinct, while Kakhorov (PFL Europe winner) is a calculated striker. The matchup pits Severino's chaotic pressure against Kakhorov's technical counter-striking.

Keys to Victory

Igor Severino

  1. Apply immediate pressure to force Kakhorov onto his back foot
  2. Mix in takedowns to disrupt Kakhorov's striking rhythm
  3. Force brawls where Kakhorov's technical defense might falter

Khurshed Kakhorov

  1. Maintain distance and pick shots from the outside
  2. Use check hooks to punish Severino's aggressive forward blitzes
  3. Avoid the clinch and keep the fight in kickboxing range

Last 5 fights

Igor Severino

  1. W Jonas Mågård Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 DEC 2024
  2. L André Lima DQ · R2 2:52 · 23 MAR 2024
  3. W Manoel Rodrigues de Lima TKO · R2 4:58 · 27 AUG 2022
  4. W Lucas Kenner Submission · R1 4:04 · 27 MAR 2022
  5. W Davi de Souza Almeida TKO · R2 1:08 · 28 DEC 2021

Khurshed Kakhorov

  1. W Tuomas Grönvall KO · R3 1:11 · 8 JUN 2024
  2. W Frans Mlambo KO · R2 2:32 · 8 DEC 2023
  3. W Ali Taleb Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 SEPT 2023
  4. W Moktar Benkaci Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 JUL 2023
  5. W Lasha Abramishvili KO · R2 0:30 · 18 FEB 2023

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