18
NOV
2023

OKTAGON MMA 49: A night of triumphs and unforgettable showdowns in Cologne

On November 18th, OKTAGON MMA brought the heat to Cologne with its 49th edition, delivering an electrifying night of triumphs and intense battles within the packed Lanxess Arena. The cage was set, the energy was high, and fans eagerly anticipated the main card, featuring Germany's heavyweight contender, Hatef Moeil, taking on Lazar Todev with the coveted belt on the line.

A closer look on the maincard of OKTAGON 49, Cologne

Hatef Moeil vs. Lazar Todev: The Clash for Heavyweight Supremacy

Hatef Moeil, known for his standout performance at OKTAGON 39, aimed to solidify his dominance. Lazar Todev, earning his shot with impressive victories, proved to be a tough opponent. In an unexpected turn, the fight extended to the full 25 minutes, with Hatef Moeil securing a unanimous decision and claiming the OKTAGON heavyweight championship.
 

Christian Eckerlin vs. Leandro Silva: Styles collide in the Co-Main Event 

Christian Eckerlin, making a triumphant return after a year-long hiatus, faced the seasoned UFC veteran Leandro Silva. Despite Eckerlin's valiant comeback, the judges favored Leandro Silva unanimously, concluding a closely contested match. Nevertheless, both delivered a fight of the night worthy 3-rounder - pushing the crowd to a electric acoustic.
 

Kerim Engizek's Knockout continues his streak

Germany's top middleweight, Kerim Engizek, aimed to build on his spectacular debut. Engizek faced Adam Horvath on the main card and secured a dominant victory with a relentless stand-up performance.


Other Main Card highlighted bouts

  • Deniz Ilbay engaged in a spirited battle with Corey Fry, showcasing intensity, but ultimately succumbed to an armbar.
  • UFC veteran Niklas Stolze's dominating performance against Andrej Kalasnik ended in a convincing victory.
  • Matthew Bonner and Cihad Akipa engaged in a brutal three-round affair, with Matthew Bonner emerging victorious by unanimous decision.
  • Konrad Dyrschka faced Thiago Silva in a stormy contest, securing a majority decision after an intense battle.
  • Arijan Topallaj effortlessly defeated Roman Paulus in less than two minutes via Anaconda Choke.
  • Slovak Lukas Elias delivered a knockout in the first round against Finn Griessmann.


Stay tuned for more thrilling MMA content on MMA4Today's YouTube and Instagram channel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content and several interviews capturing the essence of the event.
 

This blog post was authored by MMA4Today.

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