Within the Important Occasion of Oktagon 69, Max Holzer took on Deniz Ilbay in a heated grudge match. The pair of fighters have exchanged heated trash speak during the last 6 months, and at last, the rating was settled. When Ilbay and Holzer met one another within the centre of the Westfallenhalle in Dortmund, Holzer got here out on high. With that, got here controversy, and a brawl.
The Max Holzer hump incident
When the battle was on the toes, it was comparatively backwards and forwards, with Ilbay getting the higher of most exchanges, however when Holzer took the battle to the bottom, it was one-way visitors. Stifler” poured an onslaught on Ilbay, and completed the battle within the 4th spherical with a Rear Bare Choke. After Ilbay tapped. Holzer acquired up, kissed his head and humped Ilbay, which triggered a brawl. Ilbay ran after Holzer and shoved him by means of the cage’s open door—a second of pure chaos.
When requested in regards to the incident within the post-fight interview, Max Holzer mentioned that the nook of Ilbay was calling him disrespectful names, which infuriated Holzer, resulting in the incident. Within the post-fight press convention, Holzer apologised for his actions to the Oktagon workers, and Ilbay. Ilbay additionally issued an apology, however declined the handshake providing from Holzer.
Fan response
Deniz Ilbay additionally issued an announcement on his social media relating to the brawl and controversy in response to the video going viral:
The incident was met with a variety of feedback from followers. Many followers referred to as the transfer unsportsmanlike, and even referred to as for Max Holzer to get banned. Many followers additionally loved the entire altercation. Calling it humorous.
Earlier than the battle, Ilbay’s crew typically used the phrase “inexperienced behind the ears” when describing Holzer. They referred to him as infantile. Holzer then determined to stroll out on the shoulders of his brother, who was wearing an inflatable T-Rex costume and had faux inexperienced ears on, referencing the prior feedback.
Submit-fight settlement with Taha
On Friday’s pre-fight press convention, Khalid Taha, who gained by way of 2nd spherical KO, mentioned that he wished to battle Holzer subsequent, which was met with a definitive “sure” from Holzer. When requested within the post-fight press convention, the pair of fighters agreed. A possible summer time Important Occasion is ready between two of Germany’s high prospects.
