In a thrilling and highly anticipated main event at OKTAGON 69 held at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany, Max Holzer faced off against Deniz Ilbay in a fight that took a turn no one saw coming!

The bout was an intense clash, with both fighters showcasing their skills over three grueling rounds. However, in the fourth round, the tide turned dramatically. Holzer, displaying exceptional grappling prowess, managed to secure a rear-naked choke on Ilbay at 4:14 into the championship round, forcing Ilbay to tap out.

But the drama didn’t end there! Following his victory, Holzer taunted Ilbay with unsportsmanlike trash talk, which provoked an uproarious response from Ilbay. In a shocking twist, Ilbay chased Holzer and delivered a powerful blow that sent him tumbling out of the cage, sparking chaos at ringside. Thankfully, Holzer wasn’t injured as he remained unfazed, continuing to celebrate with his supporters nearby.

This win marked a remarkable milestone for Holzer, elevating his record to an impressive 11-0 with nine of those victories coming by way of stoppage. At just 23 years old, this prodigious talent is now 5-0 in the OKTAGON promotion, with an incredible four finishes since his debut in January 2024.

On the flip side, Ilbay faced a tough setback, dropping his professional MMA record to 8-2, thus ending his three-fight win streak. As fans eagerly await what’s next for both fighters, one thing is for sure: this memorable encounter at OKTAGON 69 will be talked about for ages!

Stay tuned for more updates as we cover the fallout from this electrifying matchup!