Octagon 69The first event of the promotion in Dortmund in Germany, took place last weekend (Saturday, April 5) and was aimed at remembering. Another sold -out crowd watched fresh German stars were born, and some performances were delivered.
In the main event, Max Holzer (11-0) He maintained his perfect record intact, folding Deniz Ilbay (8-2) In the fourth round of the match with a feather injury. “El Pistolero” tried to keep the competition on his legs to operate his boxing skills, but it was Holzer who was still closing the distance and secured the removal. Ilbay showed the evolution of his ground game, defending well, but “Stifler” was Finally, it can sink into the choke of naked Strengthening again as one of the best prospects in Europe.
Khalid Taha (15-5, 1NC) He had a successful promotional debut when he stopped Jose Zarauz (26-11-1) Because of strikes in the second cage of their functions. The UFC and Rizin veteran was on the front foot from the very beginning and maintained pressure on his Peruvian opponent until the finish appeared. Taha expressed interest in facing Max Holzer, who would be an amazing duel for the division if it were planned.
Opening the main card, Frederic Vosgröne (4-0) He couldn’t have a more memorable trip after his first performance for the organization, surrender Jorick Montagnac (6-3) announce in a airy heavyweight division. World Grappler class He raced mercilessly And finally, Mountain was attack when he was Closed in a triangle choke. The popularity of Vosgröne increased rapidly after the concert, when he won over 50,000 followers on Instagram and is now a champion, Radar Fleura.
Predrag Bogdanovic (17-2) narrowly defeated Fedor Duric (7-1) in a very close airy competition and John Palokaj (11-3) expanded his winning series six after defeating Marco Novák (6-2) in a featherweight. Ediz Care (1-0)detainedUwe schüder (1-2) After surviving four knockouts in the clash of an influencester, which provided an electric atmosphere.
On the introductory card, Lucie Pudilová (16-11) justified the next title of Bantamweight shoot through the cover Brittney Murky (6-6) AND Karol Ryšavý (14-8) forced Eugen Black-Dell (10-8)touch In an stimulating battle for a featherweight.
Oktagon 69 results
Main card
Main event Featherweight Max Holzer (11-0) defeated Deniz Ilbay (8-2) by reporting (rear naked choke) at 4:14 round of the fourth
Cooperation of cooperation Semi -average weight Ediz Tasci (1-0) defeated Uwe Schüder (1-2) by TKO (blows) at 2:51 round of the first
Catching weight (68 kg/150 pounds) Khalid Taha (15-5, 1NC) defeated Jose Zarauz (26-11-1) by TKO (blows) at 4:04 round of the second
Featherlight Predrag Bogdanović (17-2) defeated Fedor Durica (7-1) in terms of divided decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight Gjoni Palokaj (11-3) defeated Marco Nováka (6-2) by a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight hefty weight Frederic Vosgröne (4-0) defeated Joricka Montagnac (6-3) by notification (ARM triangle) at 3:36 round of the second
Foreplay
Wadza (79 kg/174 pounds) Marcel Grabinski (24-11) was defeated by Karol Skrzypek (11-4) by a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight Karol Ryšavý (14-8) defeated Eugena Black-Dell (10-8) by surrendering (Gilotine choke) at 4:53 in the second round
Fly weight Mohammed Walid (8-4) defeated Aaron to (16-11-1) a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Wadza (86 kg/190 pounds) David Hošek (12-6-1) defeated Aleksandar Stefanovica (5-7, 1NC) by surrender (triangle cavity) at 3:38 rounds first
Oktagon MMA returns in three weeks to one of the most arranged European events of the year in Nowy Czech, Karlova differ. Two title fights fall into Oktagon 70, when Igor Severino and Jack Cartwright are trying for an empty Bantamweight belt, and Mallory Martin for the first time defended his title in straw scales against Evie Dourthe. The remaining four rounds opening in the medium weight tournament in Tipsport Gamechanger are held with the participation of “Pirát” Krištofič, Dominika Humburger, Ion Surdu and Krzysztof Jotko.
Colby Covington tells Gable Steveson to leave Jon Jones for
Daniel Cormier
Covington responded by citing domestic abuse allegations against
Jones. “Chaos†said Jones' professional achievements don't excuse
his alleged conduct outside the cage. The former interim
welterweight champion then suggested that Steveson train with
Daniel
Cormier, Jones' longtime rival.
“The things I say only bother you because they're true,†Covington
wrote on X. “You're a narcissistic abusive sociopath. Your
achievements inside the Octagon don't make you a better person
outside of it. Those same achievements definitely don’t give you
the right to abuse women either, Jon. At the end of the day, I feel
for Gable being in this situation… It's too bad he can't take
punches from heavyweights as well as your wife does. If Gable
really cares about advancing in his career, he should leave you and
go train with a real man like Daniel Cormier.â€
Jones and Cormier's heated rivalry has continued since their
fighting careers ended. Jones defeated Cormier in their first UFC
bout, but his knockout victory in their rematch was overturned to a
no contest after “Bones†failed a drug test. Years after retiring,
“DC†has said he has no interest in reconciling with Jones.
The things I say only bother you because
they're true @jonnybones . You're a narcissistic abusive sociopath.
Your achievements inside the octagon don't make you a better person
outside of it. Those same achievements definitely dont give you the
right to abuse women either Jon. At the end of the day I feel for
Gable being in this situation… it's too bad he can't take punches
from heavyweights as well as your wife does. If Gable really cares
about advancing in his career he should leave you and go train with
a real man like Daniel
Cormier.
— Colby
Covington (@ColbyCovMMA)
October 8, 2026
Brendan
Allen has criticized Dricus Du
Plessis for allegedly avoiding a fight with him.
A matchup between Allen and du Plessis was reportedly in the works
in January. According to Allen, the bout fell through after he was
told du Plessis was injured. Du Plessis went on to face former
Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Kamaru
Usman in July, winning by unanimous decision.
Brendan Allen explains why he believes he was a tougher
opponent than Kamaru Usman
Allen has accused du Plessis of avoiding him in favor of an easier
fight against Usman. “All In†acknowledges that the 39-year-old
former welterweight champion remains a bigger draw. However, Allen
believes he presents a tougher matchup, prompting du Plessis to
take the “easier fight.â€
“I know he's had the opportunity to fight me and he took the easier
route,†Allen told UFC on Paramount+. “He can say whatever he
wants; it's a fact. We were supposed to fight. And somehow it got
worked that Kamaru's name got thrown in there. And obviously Kamaru
is a bigger draw even though he's older, up a weight class. He took
the easier fight, plain and simple. Everyone knows it was the
easier fight. I'm bigger, I'm stronger, I'm faster. I think I'm
more talented, but people are gonna play off of Kamaru's resume.
OK, play off his resume, but I don't think that Kamaru can make it
five rounds with me.â€
Allen (27-7) enters his
UFC Vegas 122 main event against Christian
Leroy Duncan (15-2) on Saturday in Las Vegas with three
consecutive victories. Duncan has won five straight fights.
Brendan
Allen says DDP took the “easier fight” against Kamaru
Usman instead of fighting him 👀 “He took the easier route. He
can say whatever he wants; it’s a fact. We were supposed to
fight… Obviously Kamaru is a bigger draw even though he’s older,
up a weight class. Everyone knows it was the easier fight.” [
#UFCVegas122 | SAT Oct 10 on @paramountplus ]
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount)
October 8, 2026