Eire’s Will Fleury has tonight claimed the OKTAGON MMA light-heavyweight World title following a unanimous choice victory in opposition to Karlos Vemola.
Fleury was dominant in victory, with all three judges awarding the Irishman 50 – 44 on the scorecards. Fleury repeatedly rocked the Champion on his method to victory, and turns into the primary Irishman to carry the OKTAGON MMA belt.
Fleury commented:
“In 2024 I’ve achieved completely every thing I stated I used to be going to do… I don’t know the way Karlos survived 5 rounds. I hit him with every thing I had, and he was nonetheless standing. What a fighter, what a person.
“I’ve gone and achieved it, however I’ve much more to do. I’ve had an enormous ‘24, however I’ve obtained even greater plans in 2025. Karlos opened the door for me, he gave me this opportunity, and now I’m right here to remain.”
Former UFC fighter Makhmud Muradov then stepped into the cage to face off with Fleury, teasing a future bout in 2025.
OKTAGON MMA has confirmed itself on the European MMA scene, with high-level manufacturing worth mixed with aggressive and interesting match-making serving to them turn into one of many main MMA promotions on the earth. They just lately made the 5-promotion shortlist for MMA promotion of the yr.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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