Welcome to the most recent version of Missed Fists the place we shine a lightweight on fights from throughout the globe which will have been missed in these hectic instances the place it looks as if there’s an MMA present each different day.
Everyone knows how troublesome it’s to seek out or create stars in MMA, particularly with the fashionable enterprise affected by a harmful mixture of oversaturation and stylistic homogeneity, however now and again a magnetic character organically emerges out of nowhere.
I communicate of Germany’s Frederic Vosgrone, who went viral in April after a memorable Oktagon debut:
Test the numbers: 1.2 million views in 5 months. And the clip of Vosgrone latching onto his opponent’s leg like a Rottweiler and actually being dragged across the cage was seen by hundreds of thousands extra.
This previous weekend, “The Neanderthal” scored one other spectacular submission win, however by the tip of the evening there was bother in paradise between Oktagon MMA and its homegrown star.
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Frederic Vosgrone vs. Fabio Moraes
Vosgrone was much more spectacular in his sophomore outing at Oktagon 76 (try occasions on Oktagon.television), needing lower than a spherical to attain a submission of Fabio Moraes. The hype prepare appeared to be chugging alongside properly.
Nonetheless, on the post-fight press convention, Vosgrone alluded to some form of backstage disagreement, pointing a finger instantly on the promotion.
“I don’t know if I’m going to struggle at Oktagon once more,” Vosgrone mentioned. “I don’t know if I need to struggle in a company that treats me like shit each time I struggle or I’m attending an occasion.”
Oktagon promoter Ondrej Novotny couldn’t present a lot clarification, saying, “Actually, I don’t know. I heard some issues due to Freddy’s girlfriend, however I don’t know precisely what occurred.”
The scenario has solely escalated since, with Oktagon releasing an announcement Thursday:
In abstract, Oktagon officers declare Vosgrone misunderstood the group’s safety protocol when the fighter’s girlfriend wasn’t allowed backstage. They added they went “above and past to accommodate” Vosgrone and that they “perceive the large strain Frederic is underneath as his life has modified dramatically up to now six months, and we remorse that this case occurred.”
Understandably, they’d prefer to proceed working with the favored Vosgrone, but it surely doesn’t sound like he feels the identical.
On his Instagram Tales, Vosgrone wrote the next:
Oktagon MMA, if you happen to really feel disrespected by me then we should always simply half methods. I’ve many organizations which are a lot larger wanting me to struggle. So [Novotny] if you happen to really feel like you possibly can’t deal with me proper then simply cancel my contract. However clearly you gained’t do it and use it as leverage to strain me.
In the meantime, take pleasure in this candy spinning again elbow from Alina Dalaslan.
Take a look at how her opponent Clara Ricignuolo reacted to that hit. She wasn’t knocked out, she was damage dangerous and needed out.
Whoo, that was fairly a bit extra behind-the-scenes drama than we sometimes cope with in Missed Fists. Let’s get again to the inside-the-cage motion and I’ll do my greatest to let the highlights communicate for themselves this week.
Luiz Henrique da Silva vs. Frank Bispo
Talking of getting hit and wanting out, right here’s Luiz Henrique da Silva blasting Frank Bispo with a head kick at a Jungle Battle occasion in Vila Velha, Brazil.
Bising nonetheless resembled a acutely aware human being, however there was no manner he might be anticipated to proceed after that.
Bruno Buarque vs. Victor Martins
Khalil Rountree fights subsequent weekend and if there’s anybody who is aware of his manner round a hammerfist, it’s him, however even Large Khal would respect Bruno Buarque’s execution of the approach.
“Execution” being a becoming phrase right here.
You possibly can watch a free replay of Future MMA 15 on YouTube.
Billy Adams vs. Gavin Lofts
At Full Contact Contender 43 (accessible on UFC Battle Cross), Billy Adams confirmed off an ideal feint earlier than connecting with a KO blow.
Take a look at Lofts chunk on that faux. He was destined to eat a left hook.
Go Todoroki vs. Yoshitomo InoueMarcel De Souza vs. Minato Rokugo
Go Todoroki and Marcel De Souza have been throwing pure filth at a Shooto occasion in Tokyo.
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Todoroki waited for Yoshitomo Inoue to get one step too shut earlier than shutting him down with a proper, whereas De Souza was the one doing all of the advancing to arrange a pinpoint KO strike of his personal.
Sora Fujita vs. Motonori TakiguchiHaruto Sunada vs. Riku Furuichi
Taking a fast flight to Osaka, we had a DEEP occasion that was primarily composed of two-round fights. Judging by the outcomes, that was far more time than some fighters wanted.
Sora Fujita popped Motonori Takiguchi with a sneaky left that ended their struggle in simply 25 seconds.
Haruto Sunada vs. Riku Furuichi lasted longer, however as soon as each males bit down on their mouthpieces and began throwing down, it was assured they wouldn’t see the second spherical.
Ryan Burgos vs. Hector IglesiasBilly Alexander vs. Kyle HammelDJ Tirelli vs. Jalen Willis
We go from Japan to a fighter honoring a PRIDE legend at a Ring of Fight occasion in Atlantic Metropolis, N.J.
Ryan Burgos walked out to Mirko Cro Cop’s signature theme, Wild Boys by Duran Duran, after which doubled up on the homage by rocking Hector Iglesias with a head kick.
There actually wasn’t a lot poetic about Billy Alexander’s win as he landed a proper hand that might have torn his opponent’s face off after which clobbered him with two extra punches for good measure.
Then there’s novice featherweight DJ Tirelli, who gave his opponent nearly no time to faucet and, because it seems, zero room to breathe with a ninja choke that induced a nap in simply 34 seconds.
Fabio Henrique vs. Nyldean Paes
The perfect submission of the week has to go to Fabio Henrique, although.
We’re used to seeing folks get slept within the standup, however to snag a choke-out like this out of nowhere on the toes. That’s simply ridiculous.
Shooto Brasil 132 is obtainable for replay on UFC Battle Cross.
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