October 2025 MMA Events Preview

Mixed martial arts fans have plenty to look forward to this October. The month is book‑ended by Brave Combat Federation events and features championship bouts in Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). European promotion Oktagon MMA also holds cards in Slovakia and Germany as part of its major 2025 expansion. Below is a look at the major contests on the horizon.

3 October – Brave CF: Georgia vs. The World (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Brave CF kicks off the month with an event at Tbilisi’s New Sports Palace. Although the full fight card has yet to be finalised, the promotion’s year‑long theme of pitting local athletes against international opposition continues here. Georgian standouts are expected to defend home turf against foes from across the globe. The show underscores Brave CF’s commitment to spreading MMA across Eurasia and gives Georgian fighters a rare chance to compete in front of a home crowd.

4 October – Oktagon 77 (Bratislava, Slovakia)

European powerhouse Oktagon launches its autumn run at the Tipos Arena in Bratislava. While the full line‑up isn’t yet available, the event will include the semi‑finals of the Tipsport Gamechanger tournament, a €1 million knockout competition that has been a cornerstone of the promotion’s 2025 schedule. Expect local favourites such as Vlasto Cepo and rising contenders like Richie Smullen to feature prominently. The Bratislava card will also mark one of Oktagon’s few shows outside Germany as the company continues its push into surrounding markets.

10 October – LFA 219: Thomson vs. Islomboev (Clarksville, Tennessee)

Legacy Fighting Alliance makes its debut in Clarksville, Tennessee, with a featherweight headliner between Isaac Thomson and Akbarjon Islomboev. The event, set for the new F & M Bank Arena, includes several prospects looking to make a statement on UFC Fight Pass. Notable bouts include a clash of brawlers Raheam Forest vs. Martin Camilo and welterweight matchups featuring Treston Vines vs. Andreas Tricomitis and Dedrek Sanders vs. Dzhamal Mavliudov. Preliminary action features prospects such as Ronald Humphrey, Dylan Booker and Alex Castaneda.

18 October – Two big nights: Brave CF 99 and KSW 111

Brave CF 99 (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Later in the month, Brave CF returns with its 99th numbered show at Vilnius’ Twinsbet Arena. The event is expected to showcase fighters from the Baltics and Eastern Europe. As with Brave CF’s other cards, the promotion emphasises a mix of established international veterans and local prospects. Fans should watch for reigning champion Omar Solomanov, who captured interim gold in September and may look to unify the featherweight title, though the card had not yet been finalised at the time of writing.

KSW 111: De Fries vs. Vojčák (Třinec, Czech Republic)

The biggest event of the weekend takes place at the Werk Arena in Třinec when KSW brings its heavyweight and light‑heavyweight titles to Czech soil. Long‑time heavyweight king Phil De Fries defends his belt against Slovak challenger Štefan Vojčák, who earned his shot through an unbeaten run in the organisation. De Fries has already defeated several top contenders; a win here would further cement his legacy. The co‑main event sees light‑heavyweight champion Rafał Haratyk put his strap on the line against former middleweight standout Bartosz Leśko. Other bouts include lightweight favourite Leo Brichta vs. Werlleson Martins, Czech welterweight Matús Juráček vs. Mateusz Pawlik and a women’s bout between Karolína Vaňková and Laura Grzyb. With multiple titles at stake, KSW 111 is arguably Europe’s most significant MMA card of the month.

Oktagon’s Cologne event (Cologne, Germany)

On the same day, Oktagon continues its German expansion with a show in Cologne’s Lanxess Arena. The card—still being assembled as of this writing—follows the promotion’s major plan to host seven events in Germany during 2025. Expect appearances from tournament competitors and German favourites such as Kerim Engizek and Max Holzer, as well as international fighters like Krzysztof Jotko. The Cologne event underscores Oktagon’s ambition to compete with more established European promotions by staging large‑scale shows in major arenas.

25 October – LFA 220: Tanner vs. Cyr (Phoenix, Arizona)

The month closes back in the United States with another LFA offering. LFA 220 takes place at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix and features a bantamweight headliner between Kasey Tanner and Michael Cyr, both looking to break into the rankings. The main card also includes a clash between Kyle Estrada and Mexican submission ace Ernesto Ibarra, and a lightweight tilt pitting Loai Abushaar against Steve Collins. As with other LFA events, the prelims showcase a mix of local prospects and international hopefuls seeking to impress larger promotions.

Conclusion

October 2025 promises a rich variety of MMA events across the globe. From Brave CF’s international matchups in Georgia and Lithuania to KSW’s title bouts in the Czech Republic, and from Oktagon’s arena shows in Slovakia and Germany to the talent‑rich LFA cards in the United States, the month offers something for every fight fan. Whether you follow rising prospects on UFC Fight Pass or crave major European championship showdowns, October’s calendar ensures a packed schedule of high‑stakes action.