Ultimate Fighting Calendar
OKTAGONOKTAGON 42: Keita vs. Tichota
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
Roman Paulus
SlovakiaRoman Paulus
12-6-0
RESULT

Niko Samsonidse def. Roman Paulus (DEC)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Niko Samsonidse
GermanyNiko Samsonidse
“One Love”
12-4-0
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava, Slovakia

Niko Samsonidse defeated Roman Paulus by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. Tichota, held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava.

Fight stats

Roman Paulus
Niko Samsonidse
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Knockdowns
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27
Significant strikes
59
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Sig. strike accuracy
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32
Total strikes
102
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
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Takedown accuracy
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0
Submission attempts
0
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Reversals
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Control time
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Significant strikes by target
11
Head
47
12
Body
12
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Leg
0
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Distance
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Clinch
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Ground
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By round

ROUND 1
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KD
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11
Sig. str.
10
13
Total str.
22
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Takedowns
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Sub. att
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Ctrl
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ROUND 2
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KD
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10
Sig. str.
15
13
Total str.
32
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Takedowns
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—
Sub. att
—
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Ctrl
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ROUND 3
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KD
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6
Sig. str.
34
6
Total str.
48
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Takedowns
—
—
Sub. att
—
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Ctrl
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Frequently asked questions

Who won Roman Paulus vs Niko Samsonidse?

Niko Samsonidse defeated Roman Paulus by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. Tichota, held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava.

Referee
Pavel Tous
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Roman Paulus 67%33% Niko Samsonidse

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

12-6-0
Record
12-4-0
1620
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
1
26
Age
31
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
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Reach
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Stance
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Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Slovakia
Nationality
Germany

Striking Profile

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SLpM
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
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TD Acc.
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TD Def.
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Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Roman Paulus · 2-3
  • L
    Ayton De Paepe
    OKTAGON 72: VÉMOLA VS. VÉGH 3Sat, Jun 14, 2025
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  • L
    Elvis Silva
    OKTAGON 68: TODEV VS. FLEURYSat, Mar 8, 2025
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  • W
    Janne Elonen-Kulmala
    OKTAGON 63: BUCHINGER vs. NAFUKASat, Nov 9, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 2:12 · 63 kg Catchweight
  • W
    Nathan Haywood
    OKTAGON 52: Mågård vs. CartwrightSat, Jan 27, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 4:05 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Arijan Topallaj
    OKTAGON 49: Moeil vs. TodevSat, Nov 18, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 1:40 · 68 kg Catchweight
Niko Samsonidse · 3-2
  • W
    Denis Frimpong
    OKTAGON 90: FLEURY VS. ARASSat, Jun 20, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 0:53 · Lightweight
  • L
    Mago Machaev
    OKTAGON 83: SAMSONIDSE vs. MACHAEVSat, Jan 31, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 1:47 · Featherweight
  • W
    Edgar Jimenez
    OKTAGON 67: CREASEY VS. ADAMIASat, Feb 22, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 0:27 · Featherweight
  • W
    Daniel Torres
    OKTAGON 62: Eckerlin vs. JungwirthSat, Oct 12, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 3:32 · Featherweight
  • L
    Losene Keita
    OKTAGON 50: Keita vs. SamsonidseSat, Dec 9, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 0:37 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 13 fights · 7 fights
41.2
Avg sig. strikes
26.4
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Avg takedowns
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Avg control time
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90
Career high strikes
79
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Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Roman Paulus
Strike target
Niko Samsonidse
82%
Head
88%
18%
Body
12%
0%
Leg
0%