One of many final combined martial arts (MMA) playing cards of 2023 performed out on Friday (Dec. 29) as Oktagon 51 delivered a group of memorable fights from contained in the O2 Enviornment in Prague, Czech Republic. The primary occasion noticed two former UFC fighters go head-to-head for a $1 million welterweight match prize.
The favourite within the headlining act was none apart from former UFC welterweight, Bojan Velickovic. The 35-year-old veteran fought below the UFC banner from 2016-2017, amassing a 2-3-1 report. A few of Velickovic’s notable UFC opponents embody Darren Until and Jake Matthews.
Velickovic’s counterpart on Friday was Andreas Michailidis, who’s a 35-year-old veteran combating out of Greece. Michailidis fought for UFC from 2020-2022, however solely managed to seize one win inside the Octagon. As a substitute, Michailidis is greatest identified for his devastating knockout loss to future UFC champion Alex Pereira again in 2021 (see it HERE).
Velickovic, who got here into this welterweight match finale with a 6-2 report as a member of Oktagon, was the betting favourite to win this battle. It was Velickovic’s capacity to combine up his assaults and his confirmed cardio that had been anticipated to play a significant key in his success. Fortunately for him, that’s how the battle finally performed out.
Within the third spherical, Velickovic was capable of acquire again management and began to pepper Michailidis with quick pictures to the top. Velickovic would rapidly change to a rear-naked choke try and locked it in tight. Michailidis tried to show over and peel the hand off, however Velickovic’s grip was too tight. Michailidis was compelled to faucet and Velickovic walked away with a $1 million end.
