In an electrifying night at Birmingham’s OKTAGON 56, Sam Creasey made history by becoming the first-ever English OKTAGON MMA champion, solidifying his position among Europe’s elite fighters.
Facing Aaron Aby in the Flyweight World Championship, Creasey, a former Cage Warriors World Champion from Leighton Buzzard, demonstrated his exceptional skills and dominance across five thrilling rounds.
Creasey controlled the fight from start to finish, with his technical superiority earning him a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards.
His victory at OKTAGON MMA’s main event marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first English champion in the promotion’s history.
After the fight, Creasey shared his thoughts on his monumental win, acknowledging the challenge ahead to maintain his new title.
“The belt is a wonderful thing, and now I expect the best guys in Europe looking to take this off me.
My challenge is to keep this around my waist and prove yet again that I am a world-class athlete,” Creasey said.
Despite his convincing victory, Creasey remains focused on improvement. “I’ve just won a dominant performance, but there are still improvements I need to make, and I’m ready for the next opponent,” he added, indicating his commitment to staying at the top of the sport.
OKTAGON MMA has been rapidly expanding in the UK, with OKTAGON 56 marking its third successful show since November 2023.
The promotion’s European presence is also growing, with sold-out events drawing up to 20,000 fans.
OKTAGON MMA recently announced two major stadium shows expected to attract a combined 90,000 spectators, showcasing some of the best mixed martial arts talent in the world.
Creasey’s triumph at OKTAGON 56 not only marks a significant achievement for him personally but also highlights the growing prominence of UK-based fighters in the European MMA scene.
As the first English OKTAGON MMA champion, his journey to defend his title will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike.