Beno Adamia’s “Win or Die” Mentality Ahead of Oktagon 67 Title Bout

Georgia’s rising MMA talent, Beno Adamia (11-8-2), is ready to make his mark at Oktagon 67 this Saturday. Adamia was initially set to challenge Sam Creasey for the flyweight title last November, but an untimely injury to Creasey put the bout on hold.

Despite the setback, Adamia never let his foot off the gas. “I don’t know how he feels, about him I don’t know but for me, I never stop. I’m always training,” Adamia told Cageside Press in a recent interview. His relentless preparation included everything from sparring and wrestling to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, keeping him sharp and focused.

While his physical readiness remained intact, Adamia admitted the mental toll of the postponed fight was heavy. “It was so sad a moment I almost cried. It was so [close to the] fight. It’s fine, it happens. MMA is such a dangerous sport, and it’s often injuries happen,” he shared. “It’s okay, it’s fine for me now. Now I’m prepared to fight February 22, and it’s okay.”

Adamia’s current run in Oktagon MMA is nothing short of impressive. With a 5-0-1 record since his last defeat in 2019, he’s transformed a difficult 1-4 stretch into a promising unbeaten streak. The key to his resurgence? A complete overhaul of his mindset. “I changed my mentality. My last loss was in 2019, it was so sad, a sad moment for me, this time,” he explained. “I changed my gym, I changed my mentality. My mentality now is win or die. When you go into the cage you have to win. If you don’t win, you’d better die there.”

Training out of Champions Academy in Tbilisi, Georgia, alongside names like Mate Sanikidze and Amiran Gogoladze, Adamia draws strength from his homeland’s resilience. He pointed to Georgia’s history, including the 2008 Russian invasion, as a catalyst for creating hardened warriors like Merab Dvalishvili and Roman Dolidze.

Looking ahead to his title fight, Adamia expects nothing less than a fully prepared Sam Creasey. “I think he will be prepared fully, he will be recovered, he won’t [get] winded,” Adamia said. “He’ll be fully ready for the fight, and I’m the same. Now it’s time to just cut the weight, and all will be good.”

The anticipation is building as Beno Adamia aims to prove his “win or die” mentality at Oktagon 67, looking to bring home the flyweight title and extend his unbeaten streak.