Tomas Mudroch heads into his lightweight bout against Fedor Duric at Oktagon 84 with hometown support in Ostrava. The 22-year-old Czech fighter, nicknamed the “Ostrava Express,” carries an 8-1 record, all wins by first-round stoppages on a six-fight streak.
Tomas Mudroch at OKTAGON 84
Mudroch sees the February 14, 2026, fight at Ostravar Aréna as opportunity, not pressure. “No, I just see opportunities because I got many fans there and my family also going to the hal,l so I’m looking forward to it,” he said in a recent interview. His finishes come naturally: “I don’t feel pressure to submit people or take KOs but it’s in my nature probably finishing people, so I’m glad I’m finishing people. I’m not looking for a bore for 15 minutes.”
Mudroch started BJJ at 20 after football, drawn to gyms for size and cardio. He credits Karel Vémola for growing MMA in Czech Republic, calling Oktagon the second-biggest organization worldwide. After calling out Ivan Buchinger post-Berlin, Mudroch respects the veteran’s title path. This marks his 10th pro fight, with 2025 action totaling under six minutes.
Fedor Duric, 8-1 with eight wins in nine recent fights, brings Serbian aggression. Duric, who turned pro at 17, eyes dominance: “Don’t close your eyes and uh watch the whole fight. It will be dominant.” Odds list Duric slight favorite at 1.73, Mudroch at 2.05. A win catapults either toward lightweight top spots.
The card headlines Ronald Paradeiser vs. Kaik Brito for vacant welterweight title, plus David Kozma vs. Jozef Wittner. Weigh-ins passed without issues on February 13. Main card starts 6 PM CET; PPV available on Oktagon TV. Mudroch thanked his team and fans: “Buy pay-per-views or go to the hall, make some good atmosphere.”