Will Fleury

Will Fleury (born 13 March 1989) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist. He competes in Oktagon MMA, where he is the heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion. He has previously competed for organizations such as BAMMA, Bellator MMA, Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) and Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Mixed martial arts career Early career Fleury made his professional MMA debut on 2 April 2016 against John Redmond, at BFC 15, winning the bout by submission via arm-triangle choke.

In his next bout, Fleury faced Kyle McClurkin at BAMMA 28, winning the bout by TKO. He then competed at EFC 66 and Brave CF 10, winning both bouts.

Fleury faced Shaun Taylor at Bellator 217 on 2 February 2019. He won the bout by submission in the second round.

Fleury faced Antonio Jones at Bellator 224 on 12 July 2019. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Fleury faced Norbert Növényi Jr. on 27 September 2019, at Bellator 227. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Fleury faced Justin Moore at Bellator 240 on 22 February 2020. He won the bout by submission in the first round.

Fleury faced Kent Kauppinen on 26 September 2020, at Bellator Milan 2. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Post Bellator career Fleury faced Tarek Suleiman at UAE Warriors 28 on 26 March 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision to become the inaugural middleweight champion.

Professional Fighters League In his PFL debut, Fleury faced Anthony Salamone on 13 August 2022 at PFL 8. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Fleury started the 2023 season against Krzysztof Jotko on 1 April 2023, at PFL 1. He initially won the bout via split decision. The result of the bout was later overturned to a no contest after Fluery tested positive for Drostanolone.

Fleury was scheduled to face Rob Wilkinson on 8 June 2023 at PFL 4. After Fleury had failed a commission drug test, he was replaced by Ty Flores. On May 31, it was revealed that Wilkinson also failed a drug test. Fleury and Wilkinson were later suspended 9 months and fined for their positive drug tests.

Fleury faced Pavol Langer on 12 October 2024, at Oktagon 62. He won the bout by knockout in the first round.

Fleury faced Karlos Vémola for the Oktagon Light Heavyweight Championship on 29 December 2024, at Oktagon 65. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the title.

Fleury faced Lazar Todev for the vacant Oktagon Heavyweight Championship on 8 March 2025, at Oktagon 68. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the vacant title.

In his first heavyweight title defense, Fleury was reportedly to face Martin Buday on 4 October 2025, at Oktagon 77, but it did not materialize due to Fleury had been announced in advance that his cousin would be holding a wedding ceremony that day. The bout with Buday took place on 28 December 2025, at Oktagon 81. Fleury defended the title by TKO in the first round.

Fleury faced Kasim Aras for the heavyweight title on 20 June 2026, at Oktagon 90. He defended the title by knockout in the second round.

Fleury was scheduled to face Daniel Škvor for the light heavyweight title on 1 August 2026, at Oktagon 92. However, Škvor withdrew from the bout due to injury his pectoral muscle and was replaced by the interim Oktagon Middleweight Champion Makhmud Muradov (who moved up a weight class debut). Fleury lost the title by TKO in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Oktagon MMA Oktagon Heavyweight Championship (One time, current) Oktagon Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) Second simultaneous two-weight Champion in Oktagon MMA history UAE Warriors UAE Warriors Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Makhmud Muradov TKO (punches) Oktagon 92

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Kasim Aras KO (punch) Oktagon 90

Berlin, Germany Win

Martin Buday TKO (punches) Oktagon 81

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Lazar Todev Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 68

Stuttgart, Germany Win

Karlos Vémola Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 65

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Pavol Langer KO (punch) Oktagon 62

Frankfurt, Germany Win

Daniel Škvor Submission (arm-triangle choke) Oktagon 56

Birmingham, England NC

Krzysztof Jotko NC (overturned) PFL 1 (2023)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Anthony Salamone Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2022)

Cardiff, Wales Win

Tarek Suleiman Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 28

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Hojat Khajevand Decision (unanimous) EFM Show 2

Sofia, Bulgaria Win

Kent Kauppinen Decision (unanimous) Bellator Milan 2

Milan, Italy Loss

Maciej Różański Submission (arm-triangle choke) EFM 3

Dortmund, Germany Win

Justin Moore Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 240

Dublin, Ireland Loss

Norbert Növényi Jr. Decision (unanimous) Bellator 227

Dublin, Ireland Win

Antonio Jones Decision (unanimous) Bellator 224

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Shaun Taylor Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 217

Dublin, Ireland Loss

Alen Amedovski KO (punches) Bellator 203

Rome, Italy Win

Tarek Suleiman Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 10

Amman, Jordan Win

Gordon Roodman TKO (punches) EFC Worldwide 66

Pretoria, South Africa Win

Kyle McClurkin TKO (punches) BAMMA 28

Belfast, Northern Ireland Win

John Redmond Submission (arm-triangle choke) Battle Zone FC 15

Donaghmede, Ireland