\u2014 Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “My perspective on what’s happened is mostly because of my not [very] attractive fighting style, and too many decisions,” Buday reflected. “I think that is the main thing, that was the reason for not re-signing with the UFC.<\/p>\n “So I think [too many] decisions and the demand to finish [that] I couldn’t deliver them. That was the reason.”<\/p>\n It didn’t take long for surging European MMA promotion OKTAGON to sweep Buday up. Just days later they announced that he’d be fighting for their heavyweight title against reigning double-champion Will Fleury this October.<\/p>\n Buday already cut his teeth in OKMMA, racking up a 5-0 record before joining the Contender Series in 2021.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 BREAKING NEWS \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n Martin Buday signs with OKTAGON and he is hunting Will Fleury\u2019s heavyweight belt! pic.twitter.com\/Az3zDpsbto<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Fleury is no pushover, the Irishman is undefeated in OKMMA, becoming a two-division champion by dominating Lazar Todev in March. With endless pace and a dogged fighting style, he’s a tough matchup for any heavyweight, but Buday is wise to his opponent’s strengths.<\/p>\n “Will Fleury is known for his pressure game,” Buday explained. “He has good footwork and explosiveness. So I think that would be the biggest challenge that he brings in OKTAGON.”<\/p>\n “My mindset for my debut in OKTAGON is like every fight I’ve had before,” Buday said. “So I want a big win. I want to secure the heavyweight belt, and I want to prove that I am a UFC level fighter.<\/p>\n “… First of all, I love the UFC. I don’t keep any bad words about them or any bad stuff. I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me in the early years of my career. But now I am focusing on my path and building my legacy in OKTAGON. I believe I will do big things together with OKTAGON. Big fights, big events. I am looking forward to it.”<\/p>\n Buday’s next fight is targeted for November at OKTAGON 77. He’ll have the tall task of handing Fleury his first professional loss since 2020.<\/p>\n Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC calls in 21-year-old fighter on less than two weeks’ notice for Noche UFC debut<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Ilia Topuria\u2019s brother reportedly set for UFC fight with dangerous KO artist<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC GOAT receives massive $10 million payout from UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC reportedly signs decorated MMA champion for short-notice debut fight at UFC Paris<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n