Press
Welcome to the press area of Gökhan "Abinator" Aksu. Here you will find everything you need for your coverage: press kit downloads, short bio, fact sheet and a direct line to the press contact.
Press Kit Downloads
Short Bio
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Gökhan "Abinator" Aksu (born 28 November 1991) is a Turkish professional MMA fighter competing in the lightweight division of OKTAGON MMA, Europe's leading MMA organization. He lives in Tyrol (Austria) and trains at MAA Rosenheim (Germany). Aksu won three titles across two Austrian organizations and is feared for his punching power: all 14 of his wins came by way of finish. His victory over Denis Frimpong earned him a shot at the OKTAGON lightweight title in Berlin in June 2026. His fan club "Team Abinator" travels to events by the busload and is one of the loudest supporter groups in the league. Aksu proudly embraces his Turkish roots and connects the MMA communities in Germany, Austria and Türkiye.
Fact Sheet
- Pro record
- 14-7-1 · all 14 wins by finish
- Finishes
- 11 knockouts (10 of them in round 1), 3 submissions
- Weight class
- Lightweight
- Height
- 173 cm / 5'8"
- Born
- 28 November 1991
- Nationality
- Türkiye
- Residence
- Tyrol, Austria
- Gym
- MAA Rosenheim
- Titles
- 3 titles: AFC lightweight & welterweight, Innferno lightweight
- Fan club
- "Team Abinator" - travels to events by fan bus
- @gokhan_aksu_mma - 19,700 followers (as of 09/2026)
The Next Fight
On 31 October 2026, Gökhan Aksu meets Niko Samsonidse at OKTAGON 96 at the SAP Garden in Munich. After his title fight in Berlin (June 2026), the Abinator wants to get back to the belt - the winner is expected to become the next challenger for the OKTAGON lightweight title.
Quotes (approved for use)
“I only want to fight the best - and then head straight back towards the title!”
“I am ready to deliver a war!”
Coverage
- Nach bitterer Titel-Niederlage: Gökhan Aksu greift bei OKTAGON 96 wieder an
NEXTG.tv - Report on the return against Niko Samsonidse at Oktagon 96 in Munich, 10 September 2026
- Gökhan Aksu greift nach OKTAGON-Gold: In Berlin wartet der Kampf seines Lebens
NEXTG.tv - Preview of the title fight against Mateusz Legierski at Oktagon 90 in Berlin, 12 June 2026
- Aksu trifft auf Frimpong: Hitziger Leichtgewichtskracher bei OKTAGON 80
NEXTG.tv - Preview of the bout against Denis Frimpong at Oktagon 80 in Munich, 20 November 2025
- OKTAGON 71: Gökhan Aksu überzeugt mit starker TKO-Leistung
NEXTG.tv - Report on the TKO win over Ognjen Dimić at Oktagon 71, 17 May 2025
Press Photos
Print-resolution press photos are available on request and are free for editorial use. Photo credit: @OKTAGON MMA or as stated in the file name. Requests: presse@goekhan-aksu.com