The highly anticipated OKTAGON 69 main event featuring Max Holzer and Deniz Ilbat will go down in history, albeit for all the wrong reasons.
In a grueling battle that lasted three rounds, Holzer managed to secure a victory over Ilbay in the fourth round, forcing his opponent to submit to a brutal rear-naked choke at 4:14 into the championship round on Saturday at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany.
Following the submission, Holzer taunted Ilbay, sparking a heated confrontation that culminated in Ilbay chasing Holzer and ultimately knocking him out of the cage in a fit of rage. Despite the chaos, Holzer emerged unscathed and continued his victory celebration on the arena floor.
Witness the dramatic conclusion to the OKTAGON 69 main event in the video below.
With this win, Holzer maintains his flawless record of 11-0, securing his ninth career stoppage victory. The 23-year-old has proven to be a dominant force in OKTAGON, boasting a 5-0 record with four finishes since his debut in January 2024.
On the other hand, Ilbay’s defeat drops his professional MMA record to 8-2, ending his three-fight winning streak.