Lucia Szabová is set to defend her OKTAGON women’s bantamweight championship against Lucie Pudilová at OKTAGON 92. The event is scheduled for August 1st at the historic Štvanice in Prague, marking the promotion’s 10-year anniversary. This highly anticipated matchup has been in the works multiple times before and is finally confirmed.
Szabová enters the fight as the undefeated champion with a perfect 11-0 record. Pudilová, on the other hand, brings extensive experience from her time in the UFC, boasting a professional record of 17-11.
OKTAGON is promoting Štvanice as a flagship summer event, highlighting its open-air setting, the significance of the anniversary, and the venue’s history of hosting memorable nights for the promotion. The Prague card on August 1st, 2026, is slated to begin at 16:00 local time. Tickets for the Štvanice event are known to sell out quickly, adding to the excitement surrounding this title fight, which serves as a local showcase featuring a long-awaited rematch.
Lucia Szabová Puts Bantamweight Belt on the Line Against Lucie Pudilová
Szabová’s ascent within OKTAGON has been a notable success story. She secured the bantamweight title by defeating Cecilie Bolander at OKTAGON 74 and later achieved double-champion status by also winning the flyweight title against Leidiane Fernandes. Her undefeated streak includes impressive stoppage victories over prominent fighters such as Kalindra Faria, Bolander, and Fernandes.
The reigning champion is in strong form, with her fighting style proving highly effective within OKTAGON. Her current record stands at 11-0, encompassing her title win over Bolander and her earlier finish of Faria. OKTAGON emphasizes her historic achievement as the promotion’s first female double champion, and she is now returning to the bantamweight division to defend that belt. Her high finishing rate aligns perfectly with how her championship run has been presented.
Pudilová has faced significantly tougher competition throughout her career compared to many European bantamweights. Her UFC tenure included fights against formidable opponents like Irene Aldana, Liz Carmouche, and Antonina Shevchenko, in addition to a victory over Wu Yanan. Within OKTAGON, she narrowly lost a split decision to Bolander in December 2024 but has since rebounded with victories over Brittney Cloudy and Katharina Lehner. This recent success has positioned her perfectly for a title opportunity, granting her the rematch she has been pursuing.
A key factor in this matchup will be whether Pudilová can force Szabová into a grueling, drawn-out fight that could disrupt the champion’s momentum. While Szabová has a history of finishing opponents, Pudilová has typically been tested over the full duration of fights against high-caliber opponents. The Štvanice venue, chosen for OKTAGON’s major summer events, should provide a fitting stage for the high stakes of this bout. If the fight lives up to expectations, it is poised to be the most significant headline for the women’s division this season.