The time for speaking is completed. The battle is on!
One of the crucial heated bouts this yr on the OKTAGON MMA schedule goes down in Munich on Saturday, Could 17, as harmful finisher, Arijan Topallaj (7-1-1), collides with outspoken Irishman, Denis Frimpong (5-2), at a catchweight of 74kg/163lbs. Following his victory final weekend, Frimpong referred to as out ‘The Albanian Eagle’ in his post-fight interview and the pair received into an altercation later that night time within the enviornment when tensions boiled over. With weeks of construct up nonetheless to go and with neither man desirous to again down, fireworks are assured at OKTAGON 71 inside BMW Park.
Topallaj made his promotional debut in November 2023 and submitted OKTAGON Problem champion, Roman Paulus, within the very first spherical to make a right away affect within the organisation. The 26-year-old adopted that efficiency up 5 months later with a superb knockout of Slovak veteran, Karol Rysavy, after simply 36 seconds. He suffered a momentary setback when he acquired his first skilled defeat to Hafeni Nafuka in entrance of 60,000 followers final October however is able to present that he has learnt classes and is again higher than ever on Could 17.
Frimpong shot to stardom when he reached the ultimate of the OKTAGON Problem: England vs. Eire TV collection and just lately went viral for his ‘fitness center straightener’ with Paddy Pimblett. ‘The Menace’ has continually backed up his trash speaking in motion by overcoming Jan Široký, Callum Mullen and Robin Frank. The Manchester High Group product’s efficiency towards the latter final weekend in Germany was probably the most full of his profession so he is using a wave of momentum and needs to take out one other fan favorite in enemy territory.
“I’m excited for the battle however it will likely be completed within the first spherical,” acknowledged Topallaj. “I’ll knock him out and present him who the higher striker is!”
“I’m going to play with him for 15-minutes and make him wish to stop in there,” mentioned Frimpong. “He’s going to get outclassed. I hope he’s received tissues prepared for his inevitable crying afterwards!”
OKTAGON 71 additionally options an necessary rematch within the gentle heavyweight division when Alexander Poppeck seems to get revenge over Pavol Langer. European star, Shem Rock, returns to motion in Munich and high prospect, Tamerlan Dulatov, continues his fledgling profession. Tickets may be bought for the occasion on this hyperlink.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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