OKTAGON lightweight champion Mateusz Legierski, who defends against Ivan Buchinger at OKTAGON 98, says he earns the same in euros as he did in zlotys at KSW.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Legierski, defending vs. Buchinger, says OKTAGON pays far more than KSW 2 outlets
What we know
- OKTAGON 98 takes place on Nov. 21, 2026, at Werk Arena in Třinec, Czech Republic.
- Mateusz Legierski defends the OKTAGON lightweight title against Ivan Buchinger in the main event.
- Legierski says he earns the same at OKTAGON in euros as at KSW in zlotys, possibly four times more, and ranks among Poland's best-paid fighters.
- Śmiełowski vs. Mezhidov is contracted at lightweight.
Reported, not confirmed
- Śmiełowski is the fifth Polish fighter added to the OKTAGON 98 card, according to journalist Jakub Borowicz. MMA.pl
- Mezhidov is a 34-year-old Austrian, 19-7, with ten wins by knockout, and has lost his last two fights. MMA.pl
- Śmiełowski left KSW after losses to Guih and Paiva, then won a split decision over Wyrośląk at Hybrid MMA 10 in December 2025. MMA.pl
Mateusz Legierski headlines OKTAGON 98 on Nov. 21 at Werk Arena in Třinec, defending the OKTAGON lightweight title against Ivan Buchinger.
In an interview with InTheCage before the event, Legierski compared his pay with his time at KSW. Asked how much more he earns, he said: "I think even four times more" (translated). He added that he earns the same in euros at OKTAGON as he did in zlotys at KSW, and that he is one of the better-paid fighters in Poland.
He agreed with OKTAGON co-owner Ondřej Novotný that the promotion is ahead of KSW in business terms, and said OKTAGON is level with KSW in sporting quality, if not ahead.
On the same card, Dawid Śmiełowski, leaving KSW, makes his OKTAGON debut against Akhmed Mezhidov at lightweight.
In an interview with InTheCage before the event, Legierski compared his pay with his time at KSW. Asked how much more he earns, he said: "I think even four times more" (translated). He added that he earns the same in euros at OKTAGON as he did in zlotys at KSW, and that he is one of the better-paid fighters in Poland.
He agreed with OKTAGON co-owner Ondřej Novotný that the promotion is ahead of KSW in business terms, and said OKTAGON is level with KSW in sporting quality, if not ahead.
On the same card, Dawid Śmiełowski, leaving KSW, makes his OKTAGON debut against Akhmed Mezhidov at lightweight.
- Summary
- OKTAGON lightweight champion Mateusz Legierski, who defends against Ivan Buchinger at OKTAGON 98, says he earns the same in euros as he did in zlotys at KSW.
- Key points (one per line)
- Legierski defends the OKTAGON lightweight title against Ivan Buchinger in the OKTAGON 98 main event on Nov. 21 in Třinec.
Legierski told InTheCage he earns the same at OKTAGON in euros as at KSW in zlotys, saying it is possibly four times more.
Śmiełowski vs. Mezhidov is booked at lightweight on the same card.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- MMA.pl | https://mma.pl/dawid-smielowski-wraca-do-klatki-wystapi-u-najwiekszego-konkurenta-ksw/
InTheCage | https://inthecage.pl/mateusz-legierski-porownal-zarobki-w-ksw-i-oktagon-mma-tyle-samo-w-euro-co-w-zlotych/
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Oktagon MMA
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Werk Arena, Třinec, Czechia
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