Overview

• After a three-fight win streak and a 7-1 UFC record, Buday was informed on July 31 that the organization would not renew his contract.
• Buday signed a new promotional deal at OKTAGON 74 in Prague, marking his return to the European promotion where he went 5-0 before joining the UFC in 2022.
• OKTAGON officials have teased a potential heavyweight title clash between Buday and reigning champion Will Fleury, though no date has been announced.
• The promotion also added former UFC flyweight David Dvořák to its roster on August 9, signaling an aggressive recruitment strategy of ex-UFC talent.
• These signings underscore OKTAGON MMA’s bid to strengthen its European footprint by spotlighting marquee matchups with high-profile fighters.