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Halloween Horror! Injury Bug Devastates Oktagon 96’s Top Two Fights

Oktagon 96 arrives this Saturday, October 31, but like a Jason Voorhees victim, it’s not exactly in one piece at this point. The top two fights on the card were Felix Klinkhammer vs. Amiran Gogoladze, and Niko Samsonidse vs. Gokhan…

By Jay Anderson · Cageside Press

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Injuries have forced Felix Klinkhammer and Niko Samsonidse out of the top two bouts at Oktagon 96.
Jessin Ayari will replace Klinkhammer to fight Amiran Gogoladze for the vacant welterweight title.
Oktagon officials are currently seeking a replacement fighter to face Gokhan Aksu after Samsonidse withdrew.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Injuries have disrupted the top two bouts of Oktagon 96 ahead of the event on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the SAP Garden in Munich, Germany. Oktagon MMA confirmed that Felix Klinkhammer and Niko Samsonidse have both withdrawn from their scheduled matchups against Amiran Gogoladze and Gokhan Aksu, respectively.

Former UFC fighter Jessin Ayari will step in to face Gogoladze in the main event for the vacant welterweight championship. Meanwhile, promotion officials announced they are actively seeking a replacement opponent to face Aksu following Samsonidse's withdrawal.

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Halloween Horror! Injury Bug Devastates Oktagon 96’s Top Two Fights

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