Vendetta 54: Block West meets Nordkurve mentality

On November 7, 2026, two men will face off at Vendetta Fight Nights 54 in the Hallmann Dome in a clash that is about far more than just three minutes per round.

Patrick Rainer vs. Fabio Dayrmina.

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It is a duel between two cities. Two characters. Two passionate football worlds.

And the fight takes place in a discipline where there are virtually no places to hide: Xtreme Boxing with MMA gloves in the under-80 kg weight class.

Anyone familiar with classic boxing knows the difference significantly smaller MMA gloves can make. The guard offers less protection, strikes land more directly, and every single mistake can have major consequences.

For Patrick Rainer, this format is by no means uncharted territory.

Patrick "The SUN" Rainer – the Viennese with home advantage

Patrick Rainer has long been a familiar face to the Vendetta crowd.

Born on March 25, 1993, the Viennese fighter can look back on many years of martial arts experience. In the relevant MMA databases, Rainer is currently listed with a professional MMA record of three wins and two losses. At Vendetta Fight Nights 50, he last stepped into the cage against Brazilian Maikon Gustavo – also in a boxing bout with MMA gloves.

Rainer trains at the Panthers Fight School in Vienna. Anyone who knows him isn't necessarily dealing with a man of many words. Instead, his demeanor is defined by calm, focus, and relentless work in training.

But as soon as Patrick Rainer enters the Hallmann Dome, that calm is over. Because "The SUN" brings something you can't train: backing from the stands.

Rainer is deeply rooted in Vienna's football fan culture and can count on a fanbase that knows how to vocally drive an athlete forward. In past appearances, numerous supporters accompanied him to his fights. And that is exactly what he is hoping for on November 7.

Fabio Dayrmina – Graz comes to Vienna

On the other side awaits a man from Graz: Fabio Dayrmina.

There is significantly less publicly available material on Dayrmina than on his Viennese opponent. What can be verified, however, is that he is part of the coaching team at Fight Club Graz. For the Graz native, combat sports is not just something that happens on fight night – it is a core part of his daily training routine.

And Dayrmina isn't coming to Vienna alone either. Anyone familiar with Graz football culture knows what black and white mean in that city.

The Nordkurve in Graz stands for an active fan scene, tifo displays, chants, and a strong sense of identity with the city and region. The club itself describes its "Sturmbotschaften" spread across Styria as meeting points designed to bring the black-and-white fan community together.

It is precisely from this emotional world that Dayrmina comes. And that adds an extra dimension to this fight.

Block West meets Nordkurve mentality

There is no need to artificially blow this duel out of proportion.

Patrick Rainer and Fabio Dayrmina step into the cage on November 7 as two martial artists. They are competing for themselves, their teams, and athletic success.

But football fans know: you can't just leave your roots at the arena doors.

On one side, a Viennese fighter deeply connected to the green-and-white fan culture. On the other side, a Graz native whose heart beats just as passionately for black-and-white.

And suddenly, people who usually sing their hearts out from opposing terraces will meet in the Hallmann Dome.

Block West and Nordkurve get a new meeting point for one night

Not in a football stadium. But at Vendetta.

This time, no league table will decide. There are no league points at stake this evening. No stoppage time. No offside calls. And no ball to hide behind.

When the cage door closes, two men stand face to face. Vienna vs. Graz. Rainer vs. Dayrmina.

Up to 80 kg. Xtreme Boxing. MMA gloves.

The smaller gloves significantly change the dynamics of a boxing match. A classic high guard offers less surface area, precision becomes crucial, and hard strikes can alter a fight within seconds.

For both, this means total concentration from the opening bell.

Two cities. Two fan worlds. One cage.

The Hallmann Dome is familiar territory for Patrick Rainer.

For Fabio Dayrmina, on the other hand, November 7 means heading into Vienna and holding his ground in front of a crowd where his opponent can count on loud backing.

Yet perhaps that is exactly the challenge that makes this fight so intriguing. Because Graz is known for never leaving its people behind.

Who takes the Vienna vs. Graz duel?

Patrick "The SUN" Rainer wants to make the most of his home advantage and make a statement in the Hallmann Dome.

Fabio Dayrmina travels from Graz to Vienna and will do everything in his power to prevent just that.

And when the first chants echo from the stands, one thing should quickly become clear: this fight won't be quiet.

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