Octagon has endorsed Georgian Sanikidze! He represents the values that are inherent in us and that’s why he deserves help, sounds from the organization

On Wednesday noon, information was leaked that Octagon champion Mate Sanikidze was detained in Georgia as part of massive protests against the pro-Russian policies of the local government. The organisation has now issued a statement and promised his family financial support.

There are ongoing protests in Georgia against the government, which has a pro-Russia mindset. Dozens of people have been detained over the protests, including a man well known to the domestic MMA scene.

This is Mate Sanikidze, a young Georgian who holds the featherweight championship belt. On Saturday he was present at the tournament in Ostrava.

His detention was confirmed by his manager, who added that the activists are trying to obtain the release of all detainees.

Sanikidze has also been supported by the organisation in which he is active. It has decided to support him and his family financially in a not very peaceful time.

“The entire OKTAGON MMA team stands behind champion Mate Sanikidze, who was arrested for participating in protests against Russian influence and in support of Ukraine,” the organization’s social media said.

“We’ve known about the situation since this morning, the first information about what was happening was already around five o’clock. We are in contact with his wife, team and management and we will try to help as much as we can, ” said promoter Pavol Neruda.

“We have agreed that we will not let Maté’s wife Mariam or little Nathaniel down and we will support them financially. I believe we will have more information soon and as soon as he is released we will contact Maté and offer him a helping hand in all areas where he needs it. The whole OKTAGON team is behind him.

We need to support people who are fighting for the right cause and be in the same boat together. Maté Sanikidze represents values that are inherent to us as well and that is why he deserves help and support from us and our fans,” he added.

Source: Octagon MMA