From Borrowing PS40,000 To Building A PS100m Empire - The MMA Dream Has Come True

Two Entrepreneurs Bet Big on MMA

Pavol Neruda and Ondrej Novotny took a leap of faith when they quit their jobs and borrowed £40,000 to kickstart Oktagon MMA in 2016.

From Small Loans to Big Success

After just under a year, they turned down a €2million offer and now value their promotion at over £100m.

The Journey to Success

Neruda's MMA journey started in 2009 when he managed fighters he met while working as a bouncer during his university days. Teaming up with Novotny, they took out two £20,000 loans to make their dream a reality.

Refusing to Settle

Despite tempting offers, Neruda and Novotny held firm to their vision, turning down a lucrative deal to see Oktagon grow into a powerhouse in the MMA world.