Vémola’s Grit Shines in Fleury Battle — A Must-Watch Before OKTAGON 72

With OKTAGON 72 right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to look back at one of Karlos Vémola’s rawest battles — his showdown with Will Fleury at OKTAGON 65. It wasn’t clean, it wasn’t pretty — but it was pure Vémola grit.

Fleury came out strong, dominating position early and landing some heavy hands that had Vémola in trouble. But “The Terminator” wouldn’t go away. He clawed his way back into the fight, throwing wild shots and hunting for submissions when most fighters would’ve wilted.

Round two got even messier — scrambles, takedowns, both guys gassed but still going. Vémola kept swinging, even as Fleury edged ahead. In the final seconds, Vémola went all-in, chasing the kind of finish that could flip a fight — but it wasn’t meant to be.

He didn’t get the W, but fans remember that fight because of how much heart Vémola showed. And with Vémola vs. Végh III looming, you know he’s not done writing wild chapters in the OKTAGON story.