Oktagon 98 lost a major main-card matchup in Třinec after Matěj Peňáz withdrew from his scheduled bout, [fights.cz] reported.
Kamil Oniszczuk withdrew from the event due to injuries, leaving Matěj Peňáz without an opponent, [fights.cz] noted. Despite intensive searches by promoters, finding a replacement proved impossible, according to [fights.cz]. [Kaocko.cz] added that Peňáz ultimately will not appear on the Třinec fight card at all.
Oktagon promoter Ondřej Novotný discussed the matchmaking difficulties on the podcast MMA letem světem, noting that finding suitable opponents for the Czech striker is extremely difficult, [fights.cz] reported. [Kaocko.cz] reported that Peňáz has competed in only three bouts over the past three years due to a combination of health issues and scheduling challenges.
Oktagon 98 features championship bouts and fight cancellations
Oktagon 98 features a championship headliner between Mateusz Legierski and Ivan Buchinger, alongside bouts such as Jakub Batfalský versus Ayton De Paep and Veronika Smolková versus Ivana Petrović, [fights.cz] reported.
Tomáš Mudroch will face Jason Ponet, and David Hošek takes on Mateusz Janur, according to [fights.cz]. Organizers also canceled a scheduled match between Ondřej Raška and Dominic Schober, though promoters are working to secure a replacement opponent for Raška, [fights.cz] reported.
Questions about Oktagon 98 timing and fight changes
When and where does Oktagon 98 take place?
Oktagon 98 is scheduled to take place in Třinec.
Who was originally scheduled to fight Matěj Peňáz?
Matěj Peňáz was originally scheduled to face Kamil Oniszczuk before injuries forced the Polish fighter to withdraw, [fights.cz] reported.
What other fight was canceled for the event?
Promoters announced the cancellation of the bout between Ondřej Raška and Dominic Schober, [fights.cz] reported.
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