Oktagon 76 goes down this Saturday, September twentieth on the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany. This would be the second consecutive week that OKTAGON has hosted a present, and would be the eleventh OKTAGON occasion of the 12 months. In the primary occasion, we’ll see German MMA legend Daniel Weichel make his return to the cage vs fellow veteran Abou Tounkara. The co-main occasion options breakout German Star Frederic “Neanderthal BJJ” Vosgrone as he appears to be like to remain undefeated vs Brazilian Fabio Moraes. This occasion will function many different high OKTAGON fighters and matchups equivalent to Peter Gabal vs Denis Frimpong, English fighter James “Honey Badger” Hendin, former kickboxer Alina Dalaslan, and rather more. Don’t miss the motion and ensure to tune in on OKTAGON.television.
PRELIMS
Georg Bilogrevic (7-4) vs David Hosek (12-7-1) – Middleweight bout (185lbs/83.9kg)
David Hosek defeats Georg Bilogrevic by Unanimous Choice (30-27×2, 29-28×3)
Within the first struggle of the night, David Hosek utilized his highly effective boxing and powerful grappling protection to outwork OKTAGON debutant fighter Bilogrevic, securing the unanimous determination win and transferring his total file to 13-7-1, and his OKTAGON file to 7-3-1. Georg Bilogrevic drops to 7-5 with the loss, additionally missed weight on this struggle, his first at middleweight.
Raul Lemberanskij (7-0) vs Jose Zarauz (26-11-1) – Bantamweight Bout (135lbs/61.2kg)
Raul Lemeranskij defeats Jose Zarauz by Unanimous Choice (29-28 x2, 30-27)
High German prospect Raul Lemeranskij confronted off with Peruvian veteran Jose Zarauz in a improbable struggle. Raul dominated the primary spherical together with his putting, however Zarauz got here again sturdy in spherical 2 with nice boxing and a strong proper hand. After two judges scored the second spherical for Jose, all of it got here all the way down to the third. Jose had the benefit counter putting, however Raul secured a late takedown and poured on the bottom and pound to safe the choice in his OKTAGON debut, transferring to 8-0. Regardless of the loss, Zarauz confirmed super talent, but drops to 26-12-1, and 0-2 in OKTAGON.
James Hendin (9-3) vs Ayton De Paepe (13-5) – Featherweight Bout (145lbs/65.7kg)
James Hendin defeats Ayton De Paepe by Unanimous Choice (29-28×3)
In a grappling heavy affair, English standout James Hendin used strain and management to outlast the Belgian Ayton De Paepe over three rounds. Regardless of the success of Hendin, De Paepe confirmed wonderful resilience and took the third spherical on all three judges scorecards, showcasing his skill to at all times keep in a struggle regardless of the way it’s going. Hendin improves his file to 10-3, and 2-1 beneath the OKTAGON banner whereas Ayton De Paepe falls to 13-6 total, and 1-1 in OKTAGON.
Hafeni Nafuka (10-3) vs Kevin Enz (4-3) – Catchweight Bout (163lbs/73.9kg)
Hafeni Nafuka defeats Kevin Enz by submission (rear bare choke) at 2:28 within the first spherical
In our first end of the night, Hafeni Nafuka returns to the winners circle with a fast end of Kevin Enz. Enz stepped up on brief discover, however his time within the cage was even shorter as Nafuka shortly took him down, labored to the again, and secured the submission simply half approach by means of spherical primary. Nafuka at simply 22 years previous brings his file as much as 11-3, and 4-3 beneath the OKTAGON promotion, whereas Kevin Enz falls to 4-4, and 1-3 with OKTAGON.
Fedor Duric (7-1) vs Petru Buzdugan (6-2) – Light-weight Bout (155lbs/70.3kg)
Fedor Duric defeats Petru Buzdugan by submission (rear bare choke) at 1:02 of the primary spherical
Fedor Duric, the hometown star shortly started working towards the man prospect Petru Buzdugan, throwing strikes within the clinch and reducing Buzdugan earlier than taking him down. From there Duric labored to the again and secured the submission with only one minute remaining within the spherical. Duric bounces again after his first loss, and improves his total file to 8-1, and his promotional file to 1-1. Petru Buzdugan falls to 6-3 total, and 0-2 in OKTAGON.
MAIN CARD
Alina Dalaslan (2-0) vs Clara Ricignuolo (3-3) – Ladies’s Catchweight Bout (132lbs/59.8kg)
Alina Dalaslan defeats Clara Ricignulo by TKO (Spinning again fist) at :15 of the second spherical
Alina Dalaslan establishes herself as a star within the European scene in a backwards and forwards struggle with veteran striker Clara Ricignuolo. Alina added to her spotlight reel with an unimaginable spinning backfist within the second spherical, securing her place as the highest feminine European prospect.
Denis Frimpong (6-2) vs Peter Gabal (7-3) – Light-weight Bout (155lbs/70.3kg)
#6 Denis Frimpong defeats Peter Gabal by TKO (floor and pound) at 3:46 of the third spherical
Within the struggle of the night time, Denis Frimpong and Peter Gabal got here into this struggle with loads of beef, and threw down with that depth. Gabal took the primary spherical with highly effective punches, knocking Frimpong down. Denis held previous, and got here again within the second spherical with inventive putting and within the third, Gabal pulled guard which allowed Frimpong to get on high, and rain down strikes till the ref stepped in. Frimpong has established himself as a star within the light-weight division, enhancing his file to 7-2 total, and 7-1 in OKTAGON. Gabal stays a gradual presence within the division regardless of the loss, together with his file falling to 7-4 total, and 3-4 in OKTAGON.
Attila Korkmaz (15-10) vs David Tonatiuh Crol (11-10) – Light-weight Bout (155lbs/70.3kg)
Attila Korkmaz defeats David Tonatiuh Crol by Unanimous Choice (30-27 x3)
Each Korkmaz and Crol are thought of robust veterans of the European scene, and on this struggle each males showcased their chin and putting, however Korkmaz acquired the higher of Crol over three rounds, using all kinds of assaults whereas stuffing most of Crol’s grappling makes an attempt. Crol took this struggle on lower than 2 weeks discover, and regardless of the valiant efficiency drops to 11-11 in his OKTAGON debut, whereas Korkmaz continued his ranked run in OKTAGON. He rises to 16-10 total, and 2-3 with the promotion. He hopes to face the winner of Richie Smullen and Ivan Buchinger who struggle at OKTAGON 77.
Frederic Vosgrone (4-0) vs Fabio Moraes (7-1) – Gentle Heavyweight Co-Predominant Occasion (205lbs/93kg)
Frederic Vosgrone defeats Fabio Moraes by way of submission (rear bare choke) 4:45 into the primary spherical
Germany’s greatest MMA star entered the cage for the primary time since his viral first win, and he didn’t disappoint towards his Brazilian foe. Rapidly he shot for a single leg, and acquired to closed guard. Utilizing floor and pound to melt his typically, he labored his well beyond the guard and finally into mount, then stomach down management, the place he discovered the end as a result of choke. Vosgrone strikes to 5-0 in his younger profession and can certainly see one other huge increase in reputation as a result of his win. He strikes to 5-0 in MMA, and 2-0 beneath the OKTAGON banner. His opponent Fabio Moraes falls to 7-2 and 0-1 for OKTAGON.
MAIN EVENT
Daniel Weichel (42-15) vs Abou Tounkara (12-6) – Light-weight 3 spherical Predominant Occasion (155lbs/70.3kg)
Daniel Weichel defeats Anou Tounkara by unanimous determination (30-27×3)
Daniel Weichel returned to MMA after a number of years, following a future for Bellator. On this struggle, Weichel was transferring ahead, but timid within the pocket. Tounkara didn’t select to have interaction a lot in any respect, as Weichel pursued him and secured the choice win.
OKTAGON returns with OKTAGON 77 on October 4th in Bratislava.
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