Eckerlin vs Jungwirth: RTL+ shows MMA record event Oktagon 62

Oktagon 62 in live stream
Twice historic! RTL+ shows Eckerlin against Jungwirth

13.09.2024, 11:04 a.m.

On October 12th, the ultimate martial arts spectacle between Christian Eckerlin and Christian Jungwirth will decide who will be the King of Germany. RTL+ has secured the rights to Oktagon 62. MMA fans can look forward to a total of eleven fights as well as a breathtaking halftime show.

For the first time in its 40-year history, RTL is showing a mixed martial arts event. And the sporting scale will also be historic. At the Oktagon 62 in Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park on October 12th, not only will the largest MMA fight in German sporting history take place, but with 60,000 spectators, it will also be the largest MMA event in Europe of all time.

You can see Oktagon 62 on RTL+ (Premium monthly subscription from 8.99 euros) or on Oktagon.TV (one-time PPV price 12.99 euros). The broadcast begins at 4.30 p.m. FSK 18+.

“Tomorrow we’ll see the TV sensation of the decade with the boxing match between Raab and Halmich. RTL+ will then continue with even tougher martial arts. With Oktagon 62 we’ll be presenting the biggest mixed martial arts event that Europe has ever seen,” said RTL CCO Inga Leschek. Viewers can expect a breathtaking show that perfectly complements RTL’s diverse sports portfolio of American football, soccer and motorsports.

In the main fight, Christian Eckerlin (record 16 wins, 6 losses) and Christian Jungwirth (15-8) will decide who will be the new “King of GerMMAny”. The two most popular fighters in the German MMA scene and their fans will create a unique atmosphere, but Oktagon 62 has a lot more to offer in terms of sport.

In the middleweight category (up to 84 kg) men are challengers Kerim Engizek from Düsseldorf and Champion Patrick Kincl The Czech (28-10) is one of the organization’s most renowned fighters and has been unbeaten for four fights. Engizek, on the other hand, is a real knockout machine and has an even more impressive record: he has been unbeaten since 2014 – since then he has won all 14 fights, 13 of which ended prematurely.

See you at Coga and Racic

Another highlight will be the fight between Max Coga and Antun Racic Coga and the former KSW champion Račić had already faced each other in the ring almost eleven years ago, with the Frankfurt native coming out on top. Now both will compete against each other again in the lightweight division (up to 70 kg).

Oktagon co-founder Pavol Neruda spoke of a new chapter for martial arts in Germany. “Just as previous generations revered boxing, today’s Oktagon MMA fighters are the new heroes. They inspire people to be athletic, persevere and have the fighting spirit that lies within each and every one of us. Together we want to present these values ​​and leave a lasting mark on German sports culture.”

Mixed martial arts is one of the most exciting and fastest growing sports in the world, combining different fighting styles such as kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and boxing. Fights are carried out according to a strict set of rules. Fights are decided either by “tapping out” (submission) or by knockout or technical knockout. If the fight goes beyond the set distance (normal fights: three rounds of five minutes each/title fights five rounds of five minutes each), the three judges decide.