Eckerlin vs. Pukač Ends in Shocking TKO at OKTAGON 73

In one of the most talked-about fights of the summer, Robert Pukač stunned fans at OKTAGON 73 with a third-round TKO over Christian Eckerlin. Held in Hamburg, the German crowd rallied behind their hometown star — but it wasn’t enough to stop the “Prince of Bratislava.”

Pukač kept his composure and picked up steam as the fight progressed. After a measured first round, he turned up the pressure in round three, forcing a stoppage that left the arena in shock. The win added heat to the buildup for OKTAGON 74 and reshaped the landscape at welterweight.

In a show of mutual respect, Eckerlin still honored half the purse despite Pukač missing weight. This upset became more than just a highlight — it captured the heart of OKTAGON MMA: skill, grit, and sportsmanship.

As Szabová vs. Bolander and da Silva vs. Cartwright loom at OKTAGON 74, don’t miss this key chapter in the Eckerlin vs. Pukač rivalry — now available to watch free.