Vitasović lost the title after a battle with Moeil at the FNC spectacle in Munich
Hatef Moeil became the new FNC heavyweight champion by defeating Ivana Vitasović in Munich, winning via a fifth-round choke.
The FNC 27 spectacle in Munich saw a significant shift in the heavyweight division as Hatef Moeil claimed the title after a hard-fought bout against Ivana Vitasović. The match was intense, with Vitasović demonstrating skill in striking during the initial rounds. However, Moeil's physical advantages, including a 10-kilogram weight difference, allowed him to control the fight on the ground, ultimately overwhelming the Croatian fighter. In the early stages, Vitasović managed to inflict damage using elbows and from various positions, attempting to maintain an advantage. However, as fatigue set in, Moeil seized the opportunity to assert his dominance. His strategy included grappling and wearing down Vitasović, leading to decisive moments in the later rounds of the fight. The fight culminated in the fifth round when Moeil executed a d'arce choke, securing his victory and the heavyweight championship. This defeat marks the end of Vitasović's reign and highlights Moeil's rise within the FNC organization, setting the stage for future matchups in the heavyweight category.