The highly anticipated main event at OKTAGON 69, featuring Max Holzer and Deniz Ilbay, delivered a spectacle that will be etched in memory, albeit for reasons beyond the fight itself.
Both fighters engaged in a fierce battle across three rounds. However, in the fourth round, Holzer secured a decisive victory over Ilbay, submitting him with a rear-naked choke at 4:14 of the championship round on Saturday at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany.
Following the submission, tensions flared as Holzer directed trash talk towards Ilbay. Holzer`s subsequent celebratory actions were perceived as disrespectful by Ilbay, prompting an immediate reaction. Ilbay chased Holzer and, in a shocking turn of events, knocked him out of the cage. Despite the fall, Holzer appeared unharmed and continued his celebration from the floor.
The video of the chaotic conclusion to the OKTAGON 69 main event is available for viewing.
This victory elevates Holzer`s unblemished record to 11-0, marking his ninth win by stoppage. The 23-year-old fighter now boasts a 5-0 record within OKTAGON, with four finishes since his promotional debut in January 2024.
For Ilbay, this loss brings his professional MMA record to 8-2, halting his previous three-fight winning streak.
