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OKTAGON Featherweight

Ayton De Paepe VS Marco Novák

Tipos Aréna, Bratislava, Slovakia

Tale of the Tape

Ayton De Paepe VS Marco Novák
15-6-0 Record 11-4-0
31 Age 31
177 cm Height 180 cm
unknown Stance unknown
40% Finish rate 55%
20% KO rate 36%
20% Sub rate 18%

Result Summary

Ayton De Paepe def. Marco Novák Decision · R3 5:00

Ayton De Paepe defeated Marco Novák by unanimous decision in a featherweight bout at Oktagon 89 in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 6, 2026. All three judges scored the three-round contest in De Paepe's favor, with two cards reading 30-27 and one reading 29-28. The lopsided 30-27 scores reflect a consistent edge across the full 15 minutes, with only one judge conceding a single round to Novák. De Paepe controlled enough of the action across all three rounds to earn a clear-cut decision win on two of the three cards.

Fight Overview

Belgian finisher Ayton "Hitman" De Paepe (14-6) collides with Slovak Muay Thai-based prospect Marco Novák (7-2) in a featherweight bout on Novák's home turf in Bratislava. De Paepe brings a reputation for finishing fights both standing and on the ground, while Novák has shown elite counter-striking timing and late-fight comeback ability in recent Oktagon outings.

Keys to Victory

Ayton De Paepe

  1. De Paepe must control distance early and mix takedown threats to disrupt Novák's counter-striking rhythm.
  2. He needs to press forward with combination volume to prevent Novák from resetting and timing his counters.
  3. If the fight reaches the mat, De Paepe must capitalize on his finishing instincts before Novák can scramble back to his feet.

Marco Novák

  1. Novák must stay patient on the outside and let De Paepe's aggression create the openings he needs.
  2. He should use his Muay Thai footwork to stay off the fence and deny De Paepe the clinch and dirty boxing range.
  3. Novák needs to survive the early rounds and preserve his energy for the late-round finishing power he demonstrated against Solaja.

Last 5 fights

Ayton De Paepe

  1. W Karol Ryšavý Decision · R3 5:00 · 4 OCT 2025
  2. L James Hendin Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 SEPT 2025
  3. W Roman Paulus Decision · R3 5:00 · 14 JUN 2025
  4. L Sultan Hussain Sulimani Decision · R5 5:00 · 1 MAR 2025
  5. W Hyram Rodriguez Decision · R3 5:00 · 25 NOV 2023

Marco Novák

  1. W Daniel Solaja TKO · R3 0:30 · 4 OCT 2025
  2. L Gjoni Palokaj Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 APR 2025
  3. W Eemil Kurhela Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 DEC 2024
  4. W Radek Roušal Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JUL 2024
  5. W Matej Val Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 APR 2024

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