Will Fleury calls for title shot after brutal 81 second KO at OKTAGON MMA 62 in front of 60,000 fans
Will Fleury has called for a huge title showdown against champion Karlos Vemola following his stunning performance at OKTAGON MMA 62 last Saturday.
Europe's leading MMA organisation returned to Germany with a blockbuster card as 60,000 fans filled Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, beating UFC's attendance record.
In the prelims, Fleury produced a devastating one-punch victory, stopping Pavol Langer in their light-heavyweight clash.
He needed just 81 seconds to register his second win under the OKTAGON MMA banner.
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And the Irishman believes he has done enough to earn a crack at former UFC fighter Vemola, who is without an opponent for his scheduled title defence at next month's OKTAGON MMA 63 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The Czech star was supposed to face Pirat Kristofic in the main-event.
However, Kristofic suffered an injury, forcing him to withdraw from his rematch with Vemola.
But Fleury is ready and eager to fill the slot as he made his case following his impressive showing at OKTAGON MMA 62.
"November is genuinely realistic, the weight cut won’t be a problem in four weeks and I didn’t take a lick of damage in the cage. I could also do Prague in December, without a problem," he said.
"Look, you let me know when you want me, and I will be ready. I am without doubt the number one contender in the division now. So Karlos either has to fight me, or he has to vacate and they need to give me someone else to fight for the belt.
"That’s what being a champion is all about, you don’t get to pick and choose who you defend your belt against. Would I understand if he said no? Yeah, of course I would. He’s got an incredible legacy, he’s had an amazing career, and he is not getting any younger either.
"But I am young, hungry guy and I’ve just showed there tonight that I am an absolute f**king animal, who will do anything to win. I’m not interested in anyone but Karlos, or the belt."
Fleury, 35, added: "Bringing OKTAGON to Ireland with the belt is the ultimate goal, but we have to build that. It’s about getting Pavol and Ondrej together for a chat, and showing them that I am real and that I can back up what I say I will deliver. A lot of guys talk bluster, but I have been here for 12 years, grinding away in the background. No one in the entirety of Ireland beats me in a fight in four ounce gloves.
"But I want to make sure that I can do the same to everyone in the whole of Europe, that I can beat anyone in a fist fight. I’ve got balls and I’m ready to go. I look at the OKTAGON roster and I know I can go and smash all of these guys.
"I can’t thank the fans enough for showing up all week. The atmosphere has been amazing, and thanks to OKTAGON for an amazing experience.
"Karlos, I’m next. Let’s give the fans what they want."
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