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Catchweight

Husein Kadimagomaev VS Marco Antonio Elpidio

Mattoni Arena, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Tale of the Tape

Husein Kadimagomaev VS Marco Antonio Elpidio
12-2-1, 1 NC Record 23-14-2
27 Age 33
178 cm Height 172 cm
unknown Stance orthodox
83% Finish rate 43%
50% KO rate 30%
33% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Husein Kadimagomaev def. Marco Antonio Elpidio Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Husein Kadimagomaev defeated Marco "Rocca" Elpidio by unanimous decision in a 159-pound catchweight bout at Oktagon 95 in Karlovy Vary on October 17, 2026. All three rounds went the full five minutes, and all three judges returned scorecards for Kadimagomaev, who was making his OKTAGON promotional debut. Elpidio, a seasoned veteran with dozens of professional appearances, could not land a finish to overturn the running score. The bout was scheduled at catchweight, with Kadimagomaev weighing in at 72 kg and Elpidio at 73 kg at the official weigh-ins.

Fight Overview

Husein Kadimagomaev and Marco Antonio Elpidio meet at catchweight at Oktagon 95 in a cross-continental matchup that brings Central Asian and Latin American MMA backgrounds to the Czech stage. Catchweight fights often signal that at least one fighter was unable to make a standard division limit, adding a layer of physical uncertainty — one man may have a size or strength advantage the scales didn't fully resolve.

Keys to Victory

Husein Kadimagomaev

  1. Use grappling-first tactics consistent with his Central Asian MMA background to control and tire Elpidio from the mat.
  2. Exploit any size or reach advantages the catchweight arrangement may provide rather than getting drawn into a stand-up war.
  3. Pressure from the opening bell and use physicality to sap Elpidio's energy before he can find his striking timing.

Marco Antonio Elpidio

  1. Use sharper stand-up work to keep Kadimagomaev from closing distance and turning this into a wrestling-dominated fight.
  2. Work counter-striking combinations to punish Kadimagomaev's entries and look for the big finish on the feet.
  3. Demonstrate the cardio to outlast Kadimagomaev if the fight goes long — the catchweight conditions can affect gas tanks differently.

Last 5 fights

Husein Kadimagomaev

  1. L Kyle Driscoll Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 AUG 2025
  2. D Zafar Mohsen No contest · R3 5:00 · 19 OCT 2024
  3. W Giorgi Aptsiauri Submission · R2 4:18 · 2 MAR 2024
  4. W Agshin Babaev Submission · R3 2:05 · 17 DEC 2022
  5. W Jose Marcos Lima Santiago Jr. Decision · R3 5:00 · 6 AUG 2022

Marco Antonio Elpidio

  1. L Arijan Topallaj Decision · R3 5:00 · 31 JAN 2026
  2. W Ilja Stojanov Decision · R3 5:00 · 6 DEC 2025
  3. L Ozan Aslaner Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 NOV 2025
  4. W Osman Minbatirov Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 OCT 2025
  5. W Leonardo Blasco TKO · R3 2:18 · 6 SEPT 2025

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.