Unexpected Withdrawal: TV Celebrity Bows Out of Fame Fighting

Mon 6th Oct, 2025

Essen - In a surprising turn of events, former football player and reality television star Kevin Njie has announced that he will not be participating in his scheduled fight at Fame Fighting 3, set to take place on October 18 in Essen. The announcement comes as a result of an injury sustained during his training on the island of Bali.

The Fame Fighting league shared the news on their official Instagram account, indicating that Njie will be receiving medical attention from their ring physician to aid in his recovery. Njie was anticipated to compete in what would have been his third match, aiming for a third consecutive victory after winning his previous two bouts.

As Njie recuperates, his opponent, Daymian Weiß, is now on the lookout for a new challenger. While Weiß awaits news of his replacement, the lineup for Fame Fighting 3 continues to solidify with several exciting matchups already confirmed.

Among the highlight fights is the much-anticipated clash between reality stars Filip Pavlovic and Can Kaplan. Kaplan, who remains undefeated, made a strong impression in his debut match with a knockout victory in 2023. This matchup is being billed as a decisive battle among reality TV icons.

Another notable encounter will feature Aleks Petrovic facing Yasin Cilingir. Their rivalry has been fueled by accusations of steroid use and personal disputes, promising a highly charged atmosphere in the ring. Petrovic is currently training in Dubai, while Cilingir is focused on preparing for the fight after a recent separation from his wife.

Additionally, Tobias Pietrek and Juliano Fernandez will square off, both of whom had previously sought to challenge Petrovic, only to find themselves facing each other instead. The stakes are high, as the winner of this bout could position themselves for a title shot against the victor of the Petrovic-Cilingir fight.

The event will also feature a match between tattoo enthusiasts Marvin Manson and Callum Izzard, who are set to settle their previous controversial encounter that ended in a no contest due to scoring errors.

Furthermore, reality TV personalities Franziska Apollonia and Raffaela Caramela will finally confront each other in the ring, stemming from a past scandal involving romantic entanglements during a reality show.

The event promises a variety of matchups, including a professional bout between Oliver Ginkel and Idris Virgo, as well as a showdown between YouTube stars André Schiebler and Christo Manazidis.

As the anticipation builds for Fame Fighting 3, fans are eager to see how these rivalries unfold and who will ultimately emerge victorious in this unique blend of sports and entertainment.


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