Press

1. LowkickMMA17 July 2026Frédéric Vosgröne Vs. Karlos Vémola Announced For OKTAGON 94 Stadium ShowThe bout between Vosgröne and the Czech veteran Karlos Vémola at the OKTAGON 94 stadium show in Frankfurt.To the archived article →
2. SPORTNET (sme.sk)12 July 2026skVémola sa vracia do klietky. Oktagon mu pripravil zápas pred 60-tisíc fanúšikmiSlovak report on Vémola’s return from retirement for a fight against Vosgröne in front of a large stadium crowd.To the archived article →
3. Flashscore.de11 July 2026deÜberraschung bei OKTAGON: Vémola feiert Comeback und fordert VosgröneGerman-language report on Vémola’s comeback and on criticism from within the scene of this match-up against Vosgröne.To the archived article →
4. BYC News23 February 2026deDie Karriere des „Neandertalers“ Frédéric VosgröneCareer portrait tracing Vosgröne’s path from BJJ competitor to undefeated OKTAGON light heavyweight.To the archived article →
5. SPOX31 January 2026deFrederic Vosgröne vs. Jesus Chavarria, MMA in Stuttgart heute live im Free-TV sehen: Warum findet der Kampf vom "Neandertaler" bei Oktagon 83 nicht statt?Broadcast guide to OKTAGON 83 in Stuttgart explaining why the Neanderthal’s scheduled fight there is off.To the archived article →
6. LowkickMMA26 January 2026Frederic Vosgröne Withdraws From OKTAGON 83 Due To Shoulder InjuryReport on Vosgröne’s injury withdrawal from OKTAGON 83 because of a shoulder problem picked up in camp.To the archived article →
7. LowkickMMA26 January 2026"Neanderthal" Frederic Vosgröne Prepares For Oktagon 83 Clash In StuttgartPreview of Vosgröne’s planned appearance in Stuttgart, including his training routine at the UFD Gym and his growing profile.To the archived article →

1. t-online (Köln)18 October 2025deOktagon 78 bei RTL: "Neandertaler" Frederic Vosgröne sagt in Köln abRegional report from Cologne on Vosgröne’s late withdrawal from OKTAGON 78 at the Lanxess Arena after a muscle injury.To the archived article →
2. SPOX18 October 2025deFrederic Vosgröne vs. Jesus Samuel Chavarria, MMA heute live im Free-TV sehen: Darum kämpft der "deutsche Neandertaler" bei Oktagon 78 doch nichtBroadcast and background article on the Cologne event and on the late cancellation of the Neanderthal’s fight.To the archived article →
3. DSLWEB8 October 2025deNeandertaler - Raab: Kampf jetzt exklusiv bei RTL+ streamenNote that the meeting between Stefan Raab and the Neanderthal is available exclusively on RTL+.To the archived article →
4. Heute.at7 October 2025deMMA-Profi – Stefan Raab will jetzt gegen "Neandertaler" kämpfenAustrian report that Stefan Raab is challenging the German MMA professional to a contest on his television show.To the archived article →
5. oe24.at7 October 2025deTV-Sensation: Stefan Raab steigt wieder in den Ring - gegen MMA-Profi!Report on Raab’s televised return to the ring against the German MMA professional Vosgröne.To the archived article →
6. sport.de26 September 2025deOkatgon 78: Rätselraten um MMA-"Neandertaler" VosgröneReport on the disagreements between Vosgröne and the OKTAGON promotion and on the open question of his Cologne appearance.To the archived article →
7. MMA Mania21 September 2025Highlights: Viral jacked German ‘Neanderthal’ scores fifth straight submission win at OKTAGON 76Highlights report on his fifth straight submission win and Vosgröne’s subsequent criticism of the promotion.To the archived article →
8. MiddleEasy21 September 2025Paddy Pimblett–Brock Lesnar Lookalike Frederic Vosgröne Chokes Out Fabio Moraes in Frankfurt, Then Blasts Promotion After OKTAGON 76 VictoryReport on the win by choke in Frankfurt and Vosgröne’s subsequent public criticism of his promoter.To the archived article →
9. LowkickMMA20 September 2025Viral MMA Sensation Frederic Vosgröne Demolishes Fabio Moraes – Oktagon 76 HighlightsSummary of the dominant performance against Fabio Moraes with which Vosgröne extended his unblemished record to five wins.To the archived article →
10. SPOX20 September 2025deFrederic Vosgröne vs. Fabio Moraes, MMA heute live im Free-TV sehen: Wer zeigt / überträgt den Kampf vom "deutschen Neandertaler" beim Oktagon 76 im TV und Livestream?Service article on where the Frankfurt fight against Fabio Moraes can be watched on free-to-air television and by stream.To the archived article →
11. Sports Illustrated / SI FanNation MMA18 September 2025'Giant Paddy Pimblett' compared to Brock Lesnar makes his MMA return this weekendUS preview of Vosgröne’s return at OKTAGON 76, including comparisons with Brock Lesnar and Paddy Pimblett.To the archived article →
12. sport.de26 July 2025deMMA-"Neandertaler" Vosgröne begibt sich auf historische MissionReport on Vosgröne’s plan to compete twice within 29 days, with an assessment of the injury risk.To the archived article →
13. NEXTG.tv25 July 2025deBei OKTAGON 76 und 78: Nächste Kämpfe von Frederic Vosgröne festReport on the scheduling of two fights, in Frankfurt and Cologne, after Vosgröne’s health setback.To the archived article →
14. Fight.TV14 June 2025Meet Frederic Vosgrone The Viral German Fighter Unleashing His Inner Neanderthal in the CageEnglish-language portrait of the German fighter who went viral and of the persona he embodies in the cage.To the archived article →
15. SPOX14 June 2025deFrederic Vosgröne vs. Lucas Alsina, MMA live: Darum kämpft der deutsche Neandertaler bei Oktagon 72 heute nichtArticle on why Vosgröne did not compete at the Prague event OKTAGON 72 at short notice.To the archived article →
16. SPOX11 June 2025deFrederic Vosgröne, MMA: Warum wird der deutsche Kämpfer auch "Neandertaler" genannt?Explainer on the origin of the nickname Neanderthal and on the profile of the undefeated light heavyweight.To the archived article →
17. sport.de11 June 2025deMMA-Phänomen Frederic Vosgröne: "Neandertaler" von Infekt ausgeknocktReport on the withdrawal due to infection shortly before OKTAGON 72 and on Vosgröne’s rapid growth in reach.To the archived article →
18. sport.de (Video)7 June 2025deDer "Neandertaler" erobert die MMA-WeltVideo report on the Neanderthal’s rapid rise from BJJ competitor to a crowd draw of the MMA scene.To the archived article →
19. MMA Mania25 May 2025Viral MMA Neanderthal crashes CJI 2 European Trials, Ardila and Jaworski earn invitesReport on Vosgröne’s appearance at the European CJI 2 trials and the grappling competition there.To the archived article →

Television & video

• ORF 1 / ORF ONWillkommen Österreich mit Stermann & GrissemannTalk-show guest on the Austrian late-night programme, alongside Gaby Konrad; he spoke there about his cage fights. Verified at https://willkommen-oesterreich.tv/sendung/frederic-vosgroene-zu-gast/21 October 2025
• RTL / RTL+Die Stefan Raab ShowAppearance on Raab’s show, which led to the widely noted encounter with the host; the episode is available on RTL+. Verified through the reports by Heute.at, oe24.at and DSLWEB.8 October 2025
• 1LIVE (WDR)1LIVE FragenhagelQuick-fire question round on the WDR youth radio station with Vosgröne; recording on the 1LIVE YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ2lBKfXBnoJune 2025
• Podcast (RSS.com)Interviews mit Aline Jost, Folge 7: "Neandertaler" VOSGRÖNE: "Ich will Champion werden!"A long interview podcast in which he talks about his everyday life and his goal of winning the OKTAGON light heavyweight title. Available at https://rss.com/podcasts/interviews-mit-aline-jost/2051328/31 May 2025

Interviews & video

NEANDERTHAL: I'm number one in Germany! | A Day With VosgröneOKTAGON Global · YouTube

Official OKTAGON feature: a day with Vosgröne

Null Angst, null Schlaf, null Euro: Mindset des echten MMA-Fighters Frederic "Neandertaler" VosgröneMarkus Baulig · YouTube

A long podcast interview on his career and mindset

Mit meiner Freundin nach Köln fahren | Frédéric Vosgröne MMAFrederic Vosgröne · YouTube

Vlog from his own channel