Aaron Aby

Aaron Aby is a Welsh professional mixed martial artist and former footballer who represented Wales at youth level.

Mixed martial arts career

Aby had numerous bouts in various MMA promotions before main eventing UK Fighting Championships 12 against Daryl Grant on 7 December 2019, which was declared a draw.
Aby faced Elias Garcia for the Oktagon MMA Flyweight Championship on 4 November 2023 at Oktagon 48: Aby vs. Garcia and lost by technical knockout as a result of a doctor stoppage.
Aby later faced Sam Creasey in a trilogy bout again for the Oktagon MMA Flyweight Championship on 20 April 2024 at Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey and lost via unanimous decision.
Aby faced Zhalgas Zhumagulov on 9 November 2024 at Oktagon 63. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Personal life

Aby runs a fitness and MMA gym in his hometown of Wrexham, with his father - former professional rugby player Jon Aby.
Aby was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis during childhood and recovered from testicular cancer following being diagnosed with it in 2017.