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OKTAGON Catchweight

Deniz Ilbay VS Adrian Hamerski

Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany

Tale of the Tape

10-3-0 Record 4-3-0
31 Age —
169 cm Height 183 cm
unknown Stance unknown
80% Finish rate 75%
70% KO rate 75%
10% Sub rate 0%

Result Summary

Deniz Ilbay def. Adrian Hamerski Decision · R3 5:00

Former boxing champion Deniz 'El Pistolero' Ilbay continued his successful transition to MMA, outpointing Adrian Hamerski over three rounds. Ilbay showcased improved takedown defense, sprawling effectively against Hamerski's early desperate shot attempts. Once the fight settled on the feet, the difference in hand speed was evident. Ilbay worked the body beautifully in the second round, slowing Hamerski down, and punctuated the final round with a crisp three-punch combination that bloodied his opponent's nose. Hamerski remained durable, but Ilbay's volume and accuracy earned him the decision.

Fight Overview

Local favorite Deniz 'El Pistolero' Ilbay looks to continue his transition from boxing success to MMA dominance against Polish prospect Adrian Hamerski. Ilbay's hands are lethal, but Hamerski offers a well-rounded MMA game that could pose problems if Ilbay hasn't shored up his grappling defense. This fight will test whether Ilbay's striking can dictate the pace or if Hamerski can drag him into deep waters.

Keys to Victory

Deniz Ilbay

  1. Boxing combinations: Utilize superior hand speed and footwork to light up Hamerski on the feet.
  2. Body work: Target the liver and ribs to slow down Hamerski's movement.
  3. Anti-wrestling: Keep the hips low and disengage from clinch situations immediately.

Adrian Hamerski

  1. Mix martial arts: Don't box the boxer; blend kicks and takedowns to confuse Ilbay.
  2. Leg kicks: Attack Ilbay's lead leg to compromise his boxing stance and mobility.
  3. Clinch warfare: Force Ilbay against the cage to neutralize his punching power.

Last 5 fights

Deniz Ilbay

  1. L Karol Ryšavý Submission · R1 3:49 · 17 JAN 2026
  2. L Max Holzer Submission · R3 4:14 · 5 APR 2025
  3. W Vladimír Lengál TKO · R2 0:33 · 1 FEB 2025
  4. W Michael Deiga-Scheck TKO · R1 3:19 · 12 OCT 2024
  5. W Denis Tripšanský TKO · R2 2:16 · 8 JUN 2024

Adrian Hamerski

  1. L Radek Roušal TKO · R2 1:09 · 9 AUG 2025
  2. W Mariusz Michalczuk TKO · R1 0:40 · 12 APR 2025
  3. L Andrii Misiuk TKO · R1 4:55 · 14 DEC 2024
  4. W Hiderlandson Ribeiro TKO · R2 5:00 · 16 FEB 2024
  5. W Filip Jarocki Decision · R3 5:00 · 25 FEB 2022

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