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Deniz Ilbay

"EL PISTOLERO"
10-3OKTAGON #10FeatherweightGermanyGermanyLast 5
Boxing 2-3

Last fight: Win vs Hugo Vach · Knockout · Sep 26, 2026

10-3 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Dominik Tabor
OKTAGONOKTAGON 98: Legierski vs Buchinger·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Deniz Ilbay holds a professional MMA record of 10-3. Ilbay has won 10 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Ilbay also has 5 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: September 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
146 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
Jan 22, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
Germany
Birthplace
Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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  1. OKTAGONOKTAGON 98: Legierski vs Buchinger
    vs Dominik TaborUNDERGROUND RULES WEIGHT 69 KG

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Hugo Vach
    OKTAGON 94: Eckerlin vs Kozma· Sep 26, 2026· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 8-2
    KO
    R1 · 2:23
  2. WIN
    vs Adrian Hamerski
    OKTAGON 85: Severino vs Kakhorov· Mar 7, 2026· 69 kg Catchweight· 9-3 vs 4-3
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Karol Ryšavý
    OKTAGON 82: Engizek vs Jotko· Jan 17, 2026· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 15-10
    SUB
    R1 · 3:49
  4. LOSS
    vs Max Holzer
    OKTAGON 69: Holzer vs Ilbay· Apr 5, 2025· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 11-0
    SUB
    R4 · 4:14
  5. WIN
    vs Vladimír Lengál
    OKTAGON 66: Engizek vs Oniszczuk· Feb 1, 2025· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 7-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:33
  6. WIN
    vs Michael Deiga-Scheck
    OKTAGON 62: Eckerlin vs Jungwirth· Oct 12, 2024· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:19
  7. WIN
    vs Denis Tripšanský
    OKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2· Jun 8, 2024· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 5-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:16
  8. LOSS
    vs Corey Fry
    OKTAGON 49: Moeil vs Todev· Nov 18, 2023· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:35
  9. WIN
    vs Marco Novák
    OKTAGON 46: Dalisda vs Austin· Sep 16, 2023· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:29
  10. WIN
    vs Cagri Ucar
    NFC 12· Feb 18, 2023· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:30
  11. WIN
    vs Denis Gondžala
    EMC 10· Sep 24, 2022· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Miso Vranjes
    EMC 9· Apr 16, 2022· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:02
  13. WIN
    vs Adnan Zilic
    EMC 8· Dec 4, 2021· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:56

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

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  • 2018German Welterweight Champion · BDB (Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer)
  • 2016World Welterweight Champion (vacant title won) · WBF (World Boxing Federation)
  • 2015Junior World Champion (welterweight, multiple bodies) · IBF / IBO / WBO / GBC
  • World Welterweight Champion · GBU (Global Boxing Union)
  • Champion · German National Championships
  • Champion · European Championships
  • AGE 4Started in Kickboxing

Camp

  • UFD Gym · Düsseldorf, Germany
  • G.I. Sports (Ilbay Boxing) · Boxing · Cologne-Kalk, Germany Instructor

Coaches

  • Garip Ilbay · Striking coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
97 · top 6% in division
Punch power97
Kick power71
Punch speed96
Kick speed78
Accuracy95
Takedowns60
Ground striking95
Submissions62
Chin77
Body strength79
Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 10-3 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.72per min
Strikes absorbed3.64per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.60per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed52%
Submission attempts1.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Deniz Ilbay sits in the top 25.

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Official OKTAGON Ranking

Deniz Ilbay's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current
#10 Featherweight
Peak
#8 Featherweight
First ranked
May 16, 2025
Times ranked
7

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152026May 16, 2025 · #8Sep 16, 2025 · #9Oct 13, 2025 · #8Dec 10, 2025 · #8Oct 1, 2026 · #10Oct 24, 2026 · #10#10

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1693▲36
Peak
1703Feb 1, 2025
Rated fights
13
15001600170020222023202420252026Dec 4, 2021 · 1539Apr 16, 2022 · 1575Sep 24, 2022 · 1601Feb 18, 2023 · 1647Sep 16, 2023 · 1687Nov 18, 2023 · 1619Jun 8, 2024 · 1646Oct 12, 2024 · 1672Feb 1, 2025 · 1703Apr 5, 2025 · 1677Jan 17, 2026 · 1643Mar 7, 2026 · 1657Sep 26, 2026 · 16931693

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Frequently asked questions

When does Deniz Ilbay fight next?

Deniz Ilbay fights Dominik Tabor on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at OKTAGON 98: Legierski vs Buchinger.

What is Deniz Ilbay's record?

Deniz Ilbay's professional MMA record is 10-3.

Who is Deniz Ilbay fighting next?

Deniz Ilbay's next opponent is Dominik Tabor at OKTAGON 98: Legierski vs Buchinger.

Who did Deniz Ilbay fight last?

Deniz Ilbay most recently fought Hugo Vach at OKTAGON 94: Eckerlin vs Kozma on Saturday, September 26, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Deniz Ilbay fight in?

Deniz Ilbay fights at UNDERGROUND RULES WEIGHT 69 KG.

How many knockouts does Deniz Ilbay have?

Deniz Ilbay has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Deniz Ilbay?

Deniz Ilbay is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Deniz Ilbay weigh?

Deniz Ilbay weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

What is Deniz Ilbay's reach?

Deniz Ilbay has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Deniz Ilbay?

Deniz Ilbay is 31 years old (born Jan 22, 1995).

Where is Deniz Ilbay from?

Deniz Ilbay is from Germany.

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