Alina Dalaslan's Iron Fist Thunders in Prague
Dominant German MMA champ enforces her rule in Prague
Step into the Prague Eden Stadium with 27,000 thrilled spectators, and you'll feel the roars for the "Iron Fist" - none other than Germany's rising MMA sensation, Alina Dalaslan! Hailing from Stuttgart, this 24-year-old powerhouse lived up to her moniker as the "MMA Princess," dominating her opponent, Roza Gumienna.
Taking center stage during the Oktagon 72 event, Dalaslan demonstrated her mettle against the seasoned Polish contender. Although Gumienna made her mark with her kicks, Dalaslan found her rhythm, unleashing a barrage of kicks that connected despite initial blocks. This relentless assault provided the perfect opportunity to close the gap and deliver bruising hooks and sharp jabs from close quarters. Dalaslan's well-placed elbow strikes came close to striking gold but missed Gumienna's head by a hair.
Witness the sheer aggression in the second round as Dalaslan ramped up the pressure, driving Gumienna back into a corner and exploiting vulnerabilities in her defense. The underdog staggered but found her footing just in time for the Dalaslan show, reaching its climax in the third round. With precision push kicks, Dalaslan sent Gumienna crashing to the ground. A follow-up barrage of punches left Gumienna reeling, forcing the referee's intervention and securing an emphatic TKO win for Dalaslan.
Jaime Cordero Strikes Gold in Prague
Bremen's Jaime Cordero swiftly followed in Dalaslan's footsteps, overcoming David Hozek in a thrilling middleweight clash. The first round saw a chilling moment when Hozek grabbed Cordero's leg during a kick and took him down. Cordero displayed astonishing resilience, defending himself brilliantly, and turning the tables to deliver punishing elbow strikes. The bold German then attempted a leg lock, but Hozek tapped out only to have the referee fail to recognize. Cordero released his hold, setting the stage for an unforgettable second round.
Remaining true to his patented strategy, Cordero dominated the second round with a devastating takedown. He proceeded to rain down elbow strikes on Hozek, opening deep cuts in the eye area. The referee halted the fight after Hozek indicated that his vision was compromised, awarding Cordero a technical knockout victory.
Solaja's Careless Triumph in Prague
Topping off the action-packed Oktagon 72 event was Düsseldorf's Danijel Solaja. The 32-year-old faced Jan Stanovsky, who missed the weight limit and vowed to take the fight to the ground. Solaja's strikes proved to be the more potent weapon in the opening stages, while Stanovsky tirelessly pursued takedowns. The home favorite finally succeeded, but Solaja had already left lasting damage. In the second round, Solaja's striking skills outshone Stanovsky's ground game.
In the third round, Stanovsky escalated his submission attempts. Yet, Solaja demonstrated his superior defense, thwarting all attempts. However, Solaja made an error, and in his moment of vulnerability, Stanovsky seized the opportunity. With Solaja ahead on the scorecards, Stanovsky secured a submission victory after the German tapped out.
All the electrifying highlights from Oktagon 72 can be found on RTL.
Sources: ntv.de, mba
- Mixed Martial Arts
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- Mixed martial arts (MMA) played a significant role in the Prague Eden Stadium with 27,000 spectators, as the sports event featured several MMA matches, including Alina Dalaslan's victory over Roza Gumienna.
- Jaime Cordero's middleweight clash against David Hozek also showcased the thrilling nature of mixed martial arts, resulting in Cordero securing a technical knockout victory.
