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Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT

Ivica Trušček def. Christian Eckerlin (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:34
WIN
Ivica Trušček
TERROR
46-40-0
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Lanxess Arena, Köln, Germany

Ivica Trušček defeated Christian Eckerlin by TKO in round 1 (3:34) in the Welterweight main event of OKTAGON 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček, held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Lanxess Arena, Köln.

Fight stats

Christian Eckerlin
Ivica Trušček
Knockdowns
14
Significant strikes
44
Sig. strike accuracy
23
Total strikes
57
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 1
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
Reversals
Control time
Significant strikes by target
7
Head
37
4
Body
7
Leg
0
Distance
Clinch
Ground

By round

ROUND 1
KD
14
Sig. str.
44
23
Total str.
57
Takedowns
Sub. att
Ctrl

Frequently asked questions

Who won Christian Eckerlin vs Ivica Trušček?

Ivica Trušček defeated Christian Eckerlin by TKO in round 1 (3:34) in the Welterweight main event of OKTAGON 78: Eckerlin vs. Trušček, held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Lanxess Arena, Köln.

Referee
Marc Goddard
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Christian Eckerlin 61%39% Ivica Trušček

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

18-8-0
Record
46-40-0
1579
Elo rating
1503
1
Win Streak
2
39
Age
38
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
67"
170 cm
Stance
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Germany
Nationality
Croatia

Striking Profile

SLpM
Str. Acc.
SApM
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

TD Avg.
TD Acc.
TD Def.
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Christian Eckerlin · 3-2
  • W
    OKTAGON 85 Public Weigh-In & FACE OFFSFri, Mar 6, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 80 kg Catchweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 78: Eckerlin vs. TruščekSat, Oct 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 3:34 · Welterweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 73: ECKERLIN VS. PUKAČSat, Jun 28, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 1:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 62: Eckerlin vs. JungwirthSat, Oct 12, 2024
    Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 57: ECKERLIN VS. BROŽSat, May 4, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 4:49 · 80 kg Catchweight
Ivica Trušček · 2-2
  • W
    OKTAGON 78: Eckerlin vs. TruščekSat, Oct 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 3:34 · Welterweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 53: Dalisda vs. DourtheSat, Feb 10, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:22 · Welterweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 33: Buchinger vs. KeitaSat, Jun 4, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:09 · Welterweight
  • L
    KSW 51 - ZagrebSat, Nov 9, 2019
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 3 fights
59.6
Avg sig. strikes
31.3
Avg takedowns
Avg control time
107
Career high strikes
44
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

Christian Eckerlin
Strike target
Ivica Trušček
85%
Head
79%
15%
Body
21%
0%
Leg
0%