The Octagon heats up this October with a fresh slate of fight bookings, promising high-stakes action across multiple divisions. From a featherweight clash to a host of intriguing matchups later in the month, fans have plenty to anticipate.
October 3, 2026: Featherweight Firepower
Kicking off the month, Marcus McGhee (11-2-0) faces Anthony Romero (7-2-0) in a featherweight bout. McGhee, with eight of his eleven wins coming by knockout, is known for his striking prowess. He holds a 5-1 UFC record. Across from him, Anthony “The Bully” Romero, who boasts four knockouts and two submissions among his seven victories, brings a well-rounded offensive game. This featherweight contest sets an early tone for October's fight calendar.
October 31, 2026: Halloween Havoc
Later in the month, a packed card on October 31st features several compelling matchups.
Featherweight Division
Francis “Fire” Marshall (10-3-0) takes on Gaston “The Dreamkiller” Bolanos (9-5-0). Marshall has secured five of his ten wins by submission, showcasing his grappling threat. Bolanos, a striking specialist with six knockouts on his record, is renowned for his dynamic spinning elbows, making this a classic striker-grappler encounter.
Also at featherweight, veteran Julian “Juicy J” Erosa (31-14-0) meets JeongYeong “Korean Tiger” Lee (11-3-0). Erosa's extensive record includes twelve knockouts and fourteen submissions, highlighting his finishing ability. Lee, a jiu-jitsu black belt and winner of the Road to UFC featherweight tournament, brings a strong ground game and a reputation for quick finishes.
Middleweight Division
Azamat “King Pin” Bekoev (20-5-0) squares off against Andre Petroski (13-6-0). Bekoev, a two-time LFA Middleweight champion, has an impressive sixteen finishes on his record, evenly split between knockouts and submissions. Petroski, also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has demonstrated his versatility with four knockouts and four submissions among his thirteen wins.
Welterweight Division
An undefeated Farman Hasanov (6-0-0) faces Jean-Paul “Mufasa” Lebosnoyani (11-2-0). Hasanov has finished four of his six opponents by knockout, establishing himself as a dangerous prospect. Lebosnoyani, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has five submissions and three knockouts to his name, indicating a potent submission game.
Rodrigo Sezinando (9-2-0), a former two-belt champion on the Canadian regional circuit, takes on Theodor “Simba” Berggren (8-4-0). Sezinando's record shows a high finish rate with four knockouts and three submissions.
Closing out the welterweight action, Randy Brown (20-8-0) clashes with Carlos “The Lion” Leal (23-7-0). Brown has secured eight knockouts and five submissions in his twenty victories. Leal, a former LFA Welterweight champion, boasts eleven knockouts and two submissions, promising a high-octane striking affair.
Women's Strawweight Division
Talita “Problem Child” Alencar (8-1-1), a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and multiple World No-Gi Champion, meets Piera “La Fiera” Rodriguez (12-2-0). Rodriguez, ranked #9 in the strawweight division and a former LFA champion, has five knockouts on her record.
Bantamweight Division
Yana “Foxy” Santos (17-8-0, 1 NC) faces Luana Santos (11-2-0). Yana, a former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion, has a wealth of experience with seven knockouts and one submission. Luana, ranked #7 in the bantamweight division, has demonstrated a strong finishing ability with one knockout and five submissions. This all-Santos showdown is set to be a highlight of the night.
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