The main event of OKTAGON 69, featuring Max Holzer and Deniz Ilbay, became memorable for entirely unexpected reasons.
After a brutal three-round battle, Holzer secured victory in the fourth round, submitting Ilbay with a rear-naked choke at 4:14 of the championship round. The fight took place on Saturday at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany.
Following the submission, Holzer engaged in trash talk towards Ilbay. However, it was Holzer`s disrespectful celebration that triggered an explosive reaction from Ilbay. In a moment of fury, Ilbay chased Holzer and knocked him out of the cage. Despite the fall, Holzer was unharmed and continued his celebration from the floor.
See the dramatic conclusion of the OKTAGON 69 main event in the video.
With this win, Holzer`s undefeated record advances to 11-0, marking his ninth career finish. 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, ending his previous three-fight winning streak.
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