Karel "Karlos" Vemola was born on July 1,1985 and is a Czech-British professional mixed martial artist, former bodybuilder, wrestler and member of Sokol.
36 Facts About Karlos Vemola
Karlos Vemola resided in the Litice nad Orlici and he started to train in the gym in Zamberk and he became a classic bodybuilder.
Karlos Vemola worked as a bouncer in nightclub, which is next to the Tottenham police Station.
Karlos Vemola began unofficial and underground fighting at age of 21.
Karlos Vemola won his first seven professional fights all via opening round stoppages in fights held in England by the Cage Fighters Championships and Ultimate Challenge MMA organizations.
Karlos Vemola made his debut at UFC 116 against Jon Madsen.
Karlos Vemola faced Seth Petruzelli on November 13,2010, at UFC 122 and won the fight via TKO in the first round, picking up his first victory in the UFC, becoming the first man to defeat Petruzelli by strikes, and earning Knockout of the Night Honors.
Karlos Vemola was expected to face Brazilian Luiz Cane on March 19,2011, at UFC 128.
However, Karlos Vemola was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Eliot Marshall.
Karlos Vemola was expected to face Stephan Bonnar on August 14,2011, at UFC on Versus 5.
Karlos Vemola lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Karlos Vemola was expected to face promotional newcomer Ryan Jimmo on January 20,2012, at UFC on FX 1.
Karlos Vemola faced Mike Massenzio in his Middleweight debut on May 5,2012, at UFC on Fox 3.
Karlos Vemola quickly returned to face Francis Carmont at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs Weidman.
Karlos Vemola lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Karlos Vemola was expected to face former WEC Middleweight Champion Chris Leben on December 29,2012, at UFC 155.
However, Karlos Vemola was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Derek Brunson.
Karlos Vemola faced Caio Magalhaes on June 8,2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10.
Karlos Vemola was to fight against Mahmoud "Steel Man" Salama on February 1,2014, at UCMMA 38.
However, Salama announced that he was withdrawing from his fight against Karlos Vemola and replaced by Marvin Campbell.
Karlos Vemola signed a contract for two fights with Czech MMA Association and for one fight with Gladiator Championship Fighting.
Karlos Vemola fought longtime GCF Middleweight Champion Tomas "Thor" Kuzela for the GFC Middleweight Championship on December 7,2013, at GCF 26: Fight Night.
Karlos Vemola's next fight in Bohemia was with Polish MMA artist, Sanda and Muay Thai kickboxer Piotr Strus at MMAA Arena 3.
Karlos Vemola faced Henrique da Silva at OKTAGON 13 on July 27,2019.
Karlos Vemola then faced Attila Vegh at OKTAGON 15 on November 9,2019.
Karlos Vemola lost the fight via knockout, halting his 11-fight winning streak.
Karlos Vemola was expected to face Vaclav Mikulasek at OKTAGON 17 on October 17,2020.
However, Mikulasek was unable to make weight and was replaced by Thomas Robertsen, whom Karlos Vemola faced in catchweight bout.
Karlos Vemola faced Alex Lohore at OKTAGON 20 on December 30,2020.
Karlos Vemola won the fight via unanimous decision and became OKTAGON MMA Middleweight Champion.
Karlos Vemola was scheduled to defend his title against Milan Datelinka at OKTAGON 22 on March 27,2021.
Karlos Vemola won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the first round.
Karlos Vemola faced Aleksandar Ilic on July 23,2022, at OKTAGON 34.
Karlos Vemola won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the first round.
Karlos Vemola attempted to regain his Oktagon MMA Middleweight Championship against Patrik Kincl on May 20,2023 at OKTAGON 43, losing the bout via unanimous decision.
In July 2022 Karlos Vemola married his long-time girlfriend, Slovak Playboy model Lela Karlos Vemola.