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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4
Will Fleury ‘bitter’ over promotion’s reaction to first loss since re-signing over potential UFC move

Will Fleury ‘bitter’ over promotion’s reaction to first loss since re-signing over potential UFC move

Will Fleury believes OKTAGON are operating with double standards regarding his recent defeat. In June, Fleury successfully defended his heavyweight title after committing to OKTAGON by signing another deal with the promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 2
MMA heavyweight champion says referee held him down in controversial stoppage that cost him a title

MMA heavyweight champion says referee held him down in controversial stoppage that cost him a title

OKTAGON’s Will Fleury isn’t happy with the way he lost his light heavyweight belt. In 2025, Fleury became a simultaneous two-division champion in the promotion following a rapid rise through their ranks.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Ex-UFC star becomes a new MMA double champion by pulling off crazy Comeback of the Year contender

Ex-UFC star becomes a new MMA double champion by pulling off crazy Comeback of the Year contender

Things could not have gone much better for Makhmud Muradov since leaving the UFC. Muradov had an inconsistent five-year run in the UFC, having joined 28 fights deep into his career as a professional mixed martial artist.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / July 20
Makhmud Muradov steps in to face Will Fleury for LHW title at OKTAGON 92

Makhmud Muradov steps in to face Will Fleury for LHW title at OKTAGON 92

A late reshuffle has led to an absolutely sensational light heavyweight championship matchup being added to OKTAGON 92. Following an injury to original

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 5, 2024

Ex-UFC Champ Calls for Major Change After Eye Poke Travesty at UFC Vegas 85

Following the 11-second eye poke stoppage during the Makhmud Muradov vs. Aliaskhab Khizriev bout at UFC Vegas 85, former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is advocating for the UFC to change their gloves.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 3, 2024

UFC Fight Night Results: Fight Ends After 11-Second Eye-Poke

One of the most anticipated fights of UFC Fight Night 235 was ruled a no-contest after just eleven seconds. 15-0-0 Aliaskhab Khizriev managed to eye-poke Makhmud Muradov with the very first strike he threw.

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