Kaik Brito, seeking to reclaim the Oktagon welterweight title after a failed attempt to join the UFC, faces Ion Surdu in the co-main event of Oktagon 64 in Munich, expressing confidence in his improved skills and readiness to win back his belt.
Kaik Brito is set to face Ion Surdu in the co-main event of Oktagon 64 this Saturday in Munich, Germany. He’s on a mission to reclaim the Oktagon welterweight title, which he gave up for a shot at the UFC.
The Brazilian fighter had relinquished his 170-pound belt to compete against Oban Elliott at Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023. Despite nearly finishing Elliott with a standing guillotine, wild punches, and a tight armbar, the judges weren’t convinced. Elliott secured a majority decision win, leaving Brito to return to Germany with gold on his mind.
“To this day, I still think victory was mine,” Brito shared with MMA Fighting. The first round was close, but I think I won. The second round? At least a 10-8 for me! But hey, it’s God’s will. No complaints here—fighting at the Contender was a dream.”
Since then, Elliott has thrived in the UFC, going 3-0 in 2024 against Val Woodburn, Preston Parsons, and Bassil Hafez. Brito expressed happiness for Elliott’s success yet returns to Europe feeling “more experienced” and armed with “more tools.”
“Everybody dreams of being in the UFC,” Brito said about Elliott. “But I’m writing my story at Oktagon. God sends me what I need. Oktagon’s huge in Europe, and I want that belt back. Making history—that’s my goal today.”
With a record of 4-2 at welterweight after stopping those grueling cuts to 155 pounds, Brito feels reborn. He’s ready to take down Surdu—a former soccer player turned kickboxer who boasts 15 wins in 21 professional MMA bouts.
“It won’t end well for him,” Brito warned. “We have similar games, but I’m more refined. He moves forward a lot—dangerous! Gotta stay sharp and avoid mistakes. It’s not about size; it’s about fight IQ and timing.”
“I’ve got a good front kick that could land on his face,” he added confidently. “And solid jiu-jitsu too. I don’t even need takedowns before working my jiu-jitsu positions. Way too many weapons for this fight.”