Muradov says he regrets nothing about fighting six Kotlars at G MMA 1 on Oct. 31, promoter Jira fights Kaluba, and eXtra.cz reports a brawl after the Oct. 26 press conference.
From 4 reports by 3 outletsLatest Muradov says he regrets nothing about fighting at G MMA: 'nobody is forcing me' 2 updates 3 outlets
What we know
- G MMA 1: Samhain takes place Oct. 31 at Nova Spirala in Prague, and the organizer lists it as sold out with a paid online stream.
- The official card lists Muradov vs. six Kotlars as the main event; it was unchanged as of Oct. 27.
- Jakub Jira, G MMA co-founder, will fight Matous Kaluba, replacing Kaluba's planned bout with adoptive mother Marcela Kalubova; no reason for the change was given.
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Jira has been listed in the public register as a 10% partner in G Entertainment Czech, the company that operates G MMA.
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A mass brawl broke out outside the Palladium after the press conference, with nearly all the Kotlar family involved, according to eXtra.cz.
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Prague police news carried no report of the brawl as of Oct. 27, and G MMA has issued no statement or sanction.
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Oktagon boss Ondrej Novotny called Muradov's G MMA participation a dishonour to his career.
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Former prime minister Jiri Paroubek withdrew from the card, according to eXtra.cz.
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G MMA's first show is days away, and the promotion is already managing two stories it did not plan: a main-event fighter defending his choice to be there, and a press conference that spilled onto the street.
Makhmud Muradov answered online critics who claimed he regrets signing. "I regret nothing, nobody is forcing me," he said on Instagram, adding that he will do his job, earn the money and that he does it for his family. According to Fights.cz, Oktagon boss Ondrej Novotny called his participation a dishonour to his career, though Novotny made an exception because Muradov signed with G MMA before extending his Oktagon contract. Muradov, a 36-year-old from Uzbekistan with UFC experience, is booked against six Kotlars in the main event. Fights.cz says the Kotlars tried to negotiate glove size and the option to enter in pairs.
The other change came at the final press conference on Oct. 26. Promoter Jakub Jira, who had announced he would fight but kept his opponent secret, named Matous Kaluba. Kaluba was originally booked against his adoptive mother, Marcela Kalubova, and that bout is off. MMAmag.cz did not find a reason given. It checked the public register, which lists Jira as a 10% partner in G Entertainment Czech, the company that runs G MMA. Kaluba has cage experience from CLASH, where he stopped Dominik Rozporka in 25 seconds at CLASH 13 in September 2025. Former prime minister Jiri Paroubek has also pulled out of the card, according to eXtra.cz.
The night also produced the brawl. According to eXtra.cz, Zdenek "Pupar" Podrany confronted Patrik Kotlar on the live broadcast over how Kotlar speaks to Muradov. The argument continued on the pavement outside the Palladium, where nearly all the Kotlar family joined in and one person ended up on the ground. Muradov stayed calm and out of it, the site says. Podrany is 38 and listed at 2-1. Prague police news carried no report as of Oct. 27, and G MMA has issued no statement or sanction.
The card is otherwise unchanged and the event is sold out. Watch whether G MMA responds to the brawl before fight night, and whether Muradov's main event holds as billed.
Makhmud Muradov answered online critics who claimed he regrets signing. "I regret nothing, nobody is forcing me," he said on Instagram, adding that he will do his job, earn the money and that he does it for his family. According to Fights.cz, Oktagon boss Ondrej Novotny called his participation a dishonour to his career, though Novotny made an exception because Muradov signed with G MMA before extending his Oktagon contract. Muradov, a 36-year-old from Uzbekistan with UFC experience, is booked against six Kotlars in the main event. Fights.cz says the Kotlars tried to negotiate glove size and the option to enter in pairs.
The other change came at the final press conference on Oct. 26. Promoter Jakub Jira, who had announced he would fight but kept his opponent secret, named Matous Kaluba. Kaluba was originally booked against his adoptive mother, Marcela Kalubova, and that bout is off. MMAmag.cz did not find a reason given. It checked the public register, which lists Jira as a 10% partner in G Entertainment Czech, the company that runs G MMA. Kaluba has cage experience from CLASH, where he stopped Dominik Rozporka in 25 seconds at CLASH 13 in September 2025. Former prime minister Jiri Paroubek has also pulled out of the card, according to eXtra.cz.
The night also produced the brawl. According to eXtra.cz, Zdenek "Pupar" Podrany confronted Patrik Kotlar on the live broadcast over how Kotlar speaks to Muradov. The argument continued on the pavement outside the Palladium, where nearly all the Kotlar family joined in and one person ended up on the ground. Muradov stayed calm and out of it, the site says. Podrany is 38 and listed at 2-1. Prague police news carried no report as of Oct. 27, and G MMA has issued no statement or sanction.
The card is otherwise unchanged and the event is sold out. Watch whether G MMA responds to the brawl before fight night, and whether Muradov's main event holds as billed.
- Summary
- Muradov says he regrets nothing about fighting six Kotlars at G MMA 1 on Oct. 31, promoter Jira fights Kaluba, and eXtra.cz reports a brawl after the Oct. 26 press conference.
- Key points (one per line)
- Makhmud Muradov says he regrets nothing and that nobody forced him into G MMA 1; he headlines against six Kotlars.
Promoter Jakub Jira will fight Matous Kaluba, replacing Kaluba's bout with his adoptive mother.
eXtra.cz reports a mass brawl outside the Palladium after the final press conference.
G MMA 1: Samhain takes place Oct. 31 at Nova Spirala in Prague.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- MMAmag.cz | https://www.mmamag.cz/tiskovka-g-mma-konflikt-a-hromadna-rvacka-na-ulici/
FightBuzz | https://www.fightbuzz.cz/2026/10/27/jakub-jira-vs-matous-kaluba-g-mma-1/
MMAmag.cz | https://www.mmamag.cz/kaluba-se-utka-primo-se-spolumajitelem-organizace-gmma/
Fights.cz | https://www.fights.cz/ceska-scena/ostuda-uz-nyni-lituje-ze-se-upsal-bizaru-muradov-reaguje-na-ostre-komentare-794045
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