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← Oktagon 87: Szabová vs. Fernandes
OKTAGON Women's Flyweight Title fight

Lucia Szabova VS Leidiane Fernandes

Home Credit Arena, Liberec, Czech Republic

Tale of the Tape

Lucia Szabova VS Leidiane Fernandes
11-0-0 Record 7-3-0
28 Age 34
172 cm Height 163 cm
— Reach 163 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
55% Finish rate 57%
36% KO rate 43%
18% Sub rate 14%

Result Summary

Lucia Szabova def. Leidiane Fernandes TKO · R5 2:12

ThemaineventforthevacantflyweighttitlewasagruelingbattleasbantamweightchampionLucia"SilentKiller"Szabováchaseddouble-champstatus. Leidiane Fernandes came out strong in the opening round, relying heavily on her grappling and hunting for an early submission upset. However, as the fight went deeper, Fernandes showed visible signs of fatigue. Szabová brilliantly shifted the momentum, controlling the clinch and punishing the Brazilian with brutal knees and elbows. The damage accumulated through the championship rounds. Finally, in the fifth round, Szabová tripped her exhausted opponent to the mat, effortlessly moved into full mount, and began raining down heavy ground-and-pound strikes. With Fernandes unable to improve her position, the referee waved it off at 02:12 of Round 5, crowning Szabová as Oktagon's first-ever female double champion.

Fight Overview

An electrifying Flyweight Championship clash that sees undefeated Slovakian star Lucia Szabová (10-0) defend her territory against dangerous Brazilian finisher Leidiane Fernandes (7-2). Szabová is looking to cement her legacy as one of Europe's top female fighters in this highly anticipated main event.

Keys to Victory

Lucia Szabova

  1. Establish the jab early to dictate range and keep Fernandes from entering the pocket.
  2. Utilize her superior Muay Thai clinch to deliver devastating knees if Fernandes attempts to rush inside.
  3. Maintain stellar takedown defense to force a pure striking battle where her undefeated momentum and technical striking thrive.

Leidiane Fernandes

  1. Employ heavy forward pressure and level changes to disrupt Szabova's clean kickboxing rhythm.
  2. Close the distance quickly and press Szabova against the fence to initiate grinding grappling exchanges.
  3. Target the lead leg of Szabova with heavy calf kicks to slow her lateral movement and agility over the championship rounds.

Last 5 fights

Lucia Szabova

  1. W Cecilie Bolander TKO · R1 3:11 · 9 AUG 2025
  2. W Kalindra Faria Submission · R1 4:16 · 22 FEB 2025
  3. W Aitana Álvarez Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JUL 2024
  4. W Róża Gumienna Submission · R3 4:38 · 23 MAR 2024
  5. W Alex Andrade Decision · R3 3:00 · 7 OCT 2023

Leidiane Fernandes

  1. W Brena Cardozo TKO · R3 3:45 · 25 OCT 2025
  2. W Yasmin Guimaraes Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 SEPT 2025
  3. L Yasmin Guimaraes Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 JUL 2025
  4. W Ruth Pereira Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 FEB 2025
  5. W Gisele Libanio TKO · R1 3:47 · 13 DEC 2024

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