During the Fight Nation Championship event held in Munich, the audience expressed their discontent by booing German fighters, while a Croatian fighter lost by submission in the first round.
The Fight Nation Championship (FNC) hosted its first event of 2026 at the SAP Garden in Munich, marking a significant milestone as it is the first FNC event held outside of the region. The event featured an array of competitive bouts, including two title fights and a rematch that promised to settle a longstanding rivalry. Fans tuned in to the event through the Voyo platform, highlighting the growing interest in MMA sports in Europe.
During the main card of the evening, Croatian fighter Ivan Vitasović faced off against Hatef Moeil in a heavyweight title fight, while Francisco Barrio and Lom-Ali Eskiev competed for the lightweight title. Other notable fights included a rematch between Miran Fabjan and Aleksandar Ilić, alongside bouts featuring Darko Stošić and Oli Thompson among others. Despite the excitement surrounding the event, one of the highlights was the crowd's reaction, as they booed the German fighters, suggesting a preference for the visiting competitors.
The event's atmosphere reflected not just the competitiveness of the fights but also the cultural dynamics at play in international sporting events. Croatian fighter David Travniček secured a victory over Luka Milidragović by submission in the first round, which may have contributed to the crowd's discontent towards the local fighters. The mixed reactions of the audience indicate a complex relationship between fighters and their supporters, especially when national rivalries come to the surface on such prime platforms like the FNC.
