Welcome to the mostcurrent edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on battles from throughout the world that might haveactually been neglected in these chaotic times where it appears like there’s an MMA program every other day.
As you might haveactually heard, there’s reports presently swirling around the leading of the bantamweight department, with Umar Nurmagomedov apparently battling Song Yadong quickly rather of getting an anticipated title shot versus Merab Dvalishvili. That’s led to evenmore speculation that Dvalishvili might take on Sean O’Malley in an instant rematch, which makes no sense, however this is the world we’re living in now.
I bring all this up to state that if O’Malley requires recommendations on how to offer with Dvalishvili’s ruthless fumbling offense, well, I understand I a guy.
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Turpal Gediev vs. Raatbek Kambarov
Hey, “Suga,” why didn’t you simply do this to stop Dvalishvili’s takedowns?
At an Integra FC 19 program in Tbilisi, Georgia, Turpal Gediev made battling appearance so easy as he stopped a shooting Raatbek Kambarov by just spinning and planting his foot in his face. Seriously, this method would haveactually conserved O’Malley a lot of problem (and publishing on social media).
Often, I’d call this sort of thing a fluke, like possibly Gediev was preparation to kick the body and Kambarov simply occurred to duck into it, however after anumberof replays, it really looks like Gediev may have set that up. Either that or he made an amazing read-and-react play, which is astonishing in itself.
Will Fleury vs. Pavol Langer
Max Holzer vs. Mohammed Sadok Trabelsi
This news might haveactually flown under the radar in North America, however over in Europe there was no larger story than Oktagon MMA packing 59,000-plus wild MMA fans into Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.
Though exact numbers are tough to confirm, as with any fight sports occasion, it’s clear that OKTAGON 62 was a smashing success, and the promo has genuinely constructed something unique even without epic names in the lineup.
NEW ATTENDANCE RECORD
OKTAGON 62 has set the authorities record for an MMA occasion participation this past Saturday with 59,148 fans filling Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt.
This was just made possible by our amazing OKTAGON MMA fans! Together, we all made history! pic.twitter.com/XxrdqUpreV
— OKTAGON MMA (@OktagonOfficial) October 16, 2024
Even muchbetter, the action provided with numerous unforgettable minutes, consistingof Will Fleury’s wicked best hand knockout of Pavol Langer.
Fleury has completed for Bellator and PFL, and now looksfor higher splendor in Oktagon as he tape-recorded his 2nd straight surface for the promo.
Big props as well to 22-year-old Max Holzer, who was wise sufficient to usage a scooter for his entryway at the huge location.
Did you see Holzer’s special walkout❓
The unbeaten possibility rode out to the cage on a scooter in front of over 59,000 fans inside Deutsche B