OKTAGON MMA is selling out huge arenas around Europe and is renowned for staging an incredible audiovisual spectacular that extends beyond just sports fans.
Inspiring cancer survivor, Aaron Aby, who also lives with cystic fibrosis, gets a second chance to realise his dream in the main event when he faces one of the best flyweights in Europe, Sam Creasey, in a rematch from 2021. Will man of the people, Aby, finally capture gold to complete his fairytale story or can Creasey pick up the victory once again to show his dominance?
- Event: OKTAGON MMA 56
- Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
- Venue: Resorts World Arena
- Location: Birmingham, England
A fight that sees Liverpool take on London goes down in the co-main event with regional bragging rights up for grabs! Rising UK & Irish star and Paddy Pimblett’s training partner, Shem Rock, is back and wants to continue his 100% finishing rate against ‘The Ghost’, Stefano Catacoli.
The €1 million Tipsport Gamechanger tournament comes to the UK for the first time when Birmingham’s own, Akonne Wanliss, finally collides with Swedish knockout artist, Sahil Siraj, in a massive opening round grudge match.
Celtic warrior, Will Fleury, makes his OKTAGON MMA debut against former kickboxer, Daniel Škvor, and the king of trash talk, Denis Frimpong, challenges Callum Mullen in an Ireland vs. England showdown.
Winner of OKTAGON Challenge and one of the best prospects in the whole of the UK, George Staines, returns to continue his fledgling career.
OKTAGON 56 Fight Card:
Aaron Aby vs Sam Creasey – 125 lbs
Akonne Wanliss vs Sahil Siraj – 155 lbs
Shem Rock vs Stefano Catacoli – 150 lbs
Daniel Škvor vs Will Fleury – 205 lbs
Andrej Kalašnik vs Liam Etebar – 170 lbs
George Staines vs Tomáš Cigánik – 155 lbs
Jakub Dohnal vs James Hendin – 145 lbs
Denis Frimpong vs Callum Mullen – 155 lbs
Mick Stanton vs Kamil Wojciechowski – 185 lbs
Ammari Diedrick vs Daniel Hromek – 170 lbs
Bakhtyaar Oryakhail vs Mbaye Gaye – 157 lbs
Megan Morris vs Aitana Álvarez – 125 lbs
