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Since debuting in 2019, Hernandez has compiled a 9-2 record in the octagon and heads into this bout riding an eight-fight winning streak.—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026 The Rousey-Carano fight will take place inside a hexagon (and not octagon like the UFC) cage.—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026 The octagon links give this necklace a modern look that stands out while still feeling wearable day to day.—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Colby Covington’s time in the octagon has been scarce.—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for octagon
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Latin octagonum, from Greek oktagōnon, from okta- + -gōnon -gon