In an entertaining display of grappling prowess, Marsel Nurlanbek uulu extended his undefeated streak to 14-0 with a rolling kneebar victory at OKTAGON 61. The event took place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czech Republic.
Nurlanbek, a 26-year-old featherweight hailing from Moscow, Russia, has been making waves in the European MMA scene. His latest triumph came as part of a nine-fight card hosted by OKTAGON, a promotion rapidly gaining prominence alongside KSW as one of Europe’s premier MMA organizations.
The Kyrgyzstan-born star’s performance was reminiscent of his breakout moment at Octagon 49 in Bishkek, where he secured a kneebar submission in just nine seconds against Shermurat Kalilov. That victory, which improved his record to 11-0 at the time, caught the attention of many in the MMA world, with Nurlanbek boldly calling for a UFC contract in its aftermath.
At OKTAGON 61, Nurlanbek once again demonstrated his exceptional leg lock skills. In a seamless sequence, he initiated a rolling kneebar, catching his opponent off guard and forcing a quick submission. The technical brilliance of the move left the crowd at the Winning Group Arena in awe.
This victory not only solidifies Nurlanbek’s status as one of the most promising prospects in European MMA but also showcases the high level of talent being featured in OKTAGON events. The promotion has been making significant strides, recently selling out a 27,000-seat stadium in June, further cementing its position in the European MMA landscape.
