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Featherweight

Marco Novák VS Anatolij Baal

Mattoni Arena, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Tale of the Tape

Marco Novák VS Anatolij Baal
11-4-0 Record 10-5-1, 1 NC
32 Age 34
180 cm Height 178 cm
unknown Stance unknown
55% Finish rate 80%
36% KO rate 60%
18% Sub rate 20%

Result Summary

Marco Novák def. Anatolij Baal KO · R2 0:57

Marco Novák defeated Anatolij Baal by TKO at 0:57 of round two in their featherweight contest at Oktagon 95 on October 17, 2026. Novák secured the finish with knees and elbows, with referee Piotr Jarosz stepping in to stop the fight. The victory was decisive and came well before the midpoint of the second frame. Novák improved his professional record to 8-3 with the win.

Fight Overview

Marco Novák and Anatolij Baal meet at featherweight on the Oktagon 95 prelim card in Karlovy Vary, two fighters building their European MMA credentials in a promotion that has become a genuine stepping stone to the global stage for top Central and Eastern European talent. Every win in front of an Oktagon crowd carries organizational weight, and both men are fighting for continued placement on bigger cards.

Keys to Victory

Marco Novák

  1. Use high-output striking combinations to build early scoring and deny Baal the rhythm he needs to find his best work.
  2. Apply takedowns when the opportunity presents itself to add a second dimension that keeps Baal defensive.
  3. Execute a complete three-round performance — featherweight decisions are often closer than they appear.

Anatolij Baal

  1. Use counter-striking and movement to disrupt Novák's timing and create openings for the finishing shot.
  2. Stay disciplined in grappling exchanges and avoid being dragged into prolonged ground sequences that favor Novák.
  3. Push a higher pace in the final round to close strong and ensure the judges see his late output.

Last 5 fights

Marco Novák

  1. L Ayton De Paepe Decision · R3 5:00 · 6 JUN 2026
  2. W Daniel Solaja TKO · R3 0:30 · 4 OCT 2025
  3. L Gjoni Palokaj Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 APR 2025
  4. W Eemil Kurhela Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 DEC 2024
  5. W Radek Roušal Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JUL 2024

Anatolij Baal

  1. L Connor Hughes KO · R1 1:31 · 7 MAR 2024
  2. W Sebas Santana Guedes KO · R2 4:16 · 8 JUL 2023
  3. W Raymond Jarman Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 AUG 2020
  4. L Aleksandr Vertko Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 SEPT 2019
  5. D Ozan Aslaner DRAW · R3 5:00 · 29 JUN 2019

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