In the main event, Aaron Abbey (16-8-1) will have a rematch with former Cage Warriors Champion Sam Creasy (18-5), hoping to complete the fairy tale story, but this time with the vacant title. The OKTAGON MMA flyweight title is on the line.
In the pre-fight press conference, Abby said: “If you want to be champion in the biggest organization in Europe, you have to beat the strongest organization. Sam is sitting there as the number one flyweight in Europe. That challenge excites me. I will!”
Creasy added: “I have the chance to fight for a new world title and become a world champion with two promotions. I'm going to show once again that I'm a world-class athlete!”
Birmingham's Akonne Wanlis (7-2, 1NC) finally takes on knockout artist Sahir Siraj (9-2) in the highly anticipated €1 million Tipsport Gamechanger opening round contest during the co-headliner period. There will be a clash.
“I’m inside his head,” Wanlis said. “He will make mistakes and he will get knocked out. He will be finished!” To this, Siraj explained: I'm tired of your stupid face! ”
In the feature match, rising star Shem Rock (9 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) will take on former British first-team player Stefano Catacori (7 wins, 1 loss) in Liverpool vs. London at a catchweight of 68kg/150 pounds.
Locke emphasized: He doesn't want to be here and he's feeling a little anxious. ”
Just before that, Mr. Katakori said, “The time for talking is over. I'm here to fight!”
Also on the main card, Will Fleury (11-3, 1NC) will take on former Glory kickboxer Daniel Shkvor (7-3) in a light heavyweight battle against Britain's most promising prospect George Staines (1-3). He made his OKTAGON MMA debut against (Loss). -0), against the Slovakian talent Tomáš Ciganik (1-1) in a lightweight contest.
In other news, James Hendin (8 wins, 2 losses) will face OKTAGON Challenge veteran Jakub Domhnall (12 wins, 4 losses) and featherweight trash-talking king Dennis Frimpong (2 wins, 2 losses) in a new field. I'm trying to make a big statement. Throwdown with Bradford's Callum Mullen (6-2, 1NC) in an engaging lightweight bout.
OKTAGON 56 will be broadcast live internationally on OKTAGON.TV and worldwide on global platform DAZN in all markets except CZ/SK. Fans in the UK/Ireland will be able to tune in on Channel 4, while RMC Sport/DAZN will broadcast the event for viewers in France. The action begins at 5pm BST/6pm CEST/12pm ET/9am Central Time.
Octagon 56 weighing results
Octagon MMA vacant flyweight title
Aaron Abbey (56.5kg/125lbs) vs. Sam Creasey (56.5kg/125lbs)
Tipsport Game Changer Opening Round
Akon Wanrith (70.7kg/156lbs) vs. Sahil Siraj (70.7kg/156lbs)
Catch weight (68kg/150lb)
Shem Rock (67.9kg/150lbs) vs. Stefano Catacoli (67.9kg/150lbs)
light heavyweight
Daniel Shkvor (93.5kg/206lbs) vs. Will Fleury (93.5kg/206lbs)
welterweight
Andrei Kalashnik (77.6 kg/171 lbs) vs. Liam Etebal (77.5 kg/171 lbs)
lightweight
George Staines (70.6kg/156lbs) vs. Tomáš Ciganik (70.8kg/156lbs)
featherweight
Jakub Domhnall (65.9kg/145lb) vs. James Hendin (66.1kg/146lb)
lightweight
Dennis Frimpong (70.7kg/156lb) vs. Callum Mullen (70.4kg/155lb)
middleweight
Mick Stanton (84.3 kg/186 lbs) vs. Kamil Wojciechowski (84.1 kg/185 lbs)
welterweight
Anmari Diedrick (77.3 kg/170 lbs) vs. Daniel Fromek (78.3 kg/173 lbs)
*Hromek has lost 0.7kg, but the match will continue as scheduled
Catch weight (71kg/157lb)
Bahçaar Olyahail (71kg/157lbs) vs. Mbaye Gaye (65.95kg/145lbs)
flyweight
Megan Morris (57kg/126lbs) vs. Aitana Alvarez (56.7kg/125lbs)
