Fighter dubbed 'heavyweight Paddy Pimblett' is taking the MMA world by storm

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 7:57 PM ET

OKTAGON MMA

There's no UFC this weekend, but that means more time to shine for budding European MMA promotion OKTAGON MMA, which returns with one of its biggest and brightest stars, Frederic Vosgröne.

'The Neandertal,' standing six feet tall and weighing as much as heavyweight, rocks a golden crown of hair, drawing many comparisons to UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett. His fighting style is much more ferocious, however, marauding his opponents and mangling them with a slick grappling game.

Here's everything you need to know about OKTAGON 76 this weekend, featuring the return of Germany's Frederic Vosgröne.

How to watch OKTAGON 76: Date, time, location

OKTAGON 76 takes place this Saturday, beginning at 12 pm ET. The fights kick off inside the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany. Eleven fights are confirmed for the card, subject to change.

"In the main event, Daniel Weichel (42-15) puts the gloves back on to compete in his hometown of Frankfurt for the very first time against dangerous Frenchman, Abou Tounkara (12-6), at lightweight," OKTAGON said in their official press release.

"[...] Frederic Vosgröne (4-0) makes his highly anticipated sophomore outing in the promotion as part of the light heavyweight co-headliner opposite knockout artist, Fabio Moraes (7-1). The man known as ‘The Neanderthal’ took the MMA world by storm ... with many drawing comparisons to Brock Lesnar and Paddy Pimblett!"

☠️ ‘The Neanderthal’ is ready ☠️

Frederic Vosgröne wants to remain undefeated and continue his submission streak this Saturday at OKTAGON 76.

What does the light heavyweight star think of his opponent, Moraes, in the co-headliner?

https://t.co/TVP7NaDRbZ & RTL+ pic.twitter.com/5uQtVXOW8N
— OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) September 18, 2025