Oktagon MMA’s event at the ZAG Arena in Hannover, Germany, showcased a compelling fight card, highlighted by a featherweight showdown between the undefeated Max Holzer and the powerful striker Khalid Taha. This bout took center stage after the originally scheduled title fight between Mochamed Machaev and Gjoni Palokaj was canceled due to a staph infection affecting Palokaj.
The undercard also featured notable talent, including former Bellator, PFL, and RIZIN fighter Simon Biyong, who faced Evgeny Orlov in a bid for their first win with the promotion.
Oktagon 88 Main Card Results:
- Max Holzer vs. Khalid Taha (Results and highlights available).
- Hugo Vach defeated Teo Smith by KO at 2:50 of Round 1.
- Simon Biyong defeated Evgeny Orlov by TKO at 3:45 of Round 1.
- Altin Zenuni defeated Dawid Jarowienko by KO at 0:52 of Round 1.
- Raphael Federico defeated Haci Akseker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Oktagon 88 Preliminary Card Results:
- Christian Draxler defeated Daniel Makin by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Ivana Petrović defeated Danielle Misteli by TKO at 3:42 of Round 1.
- Justin Detzel defeated Mate Kola by submission (Suloev stretch) at 2:03 of Round 3.
- Bedirhan Kabak defeated Imran Daurbekov by TKO at 1:11 of Round 3.
- Amateur Bout: Jan Holzer defeated Paul Kulze by TKO at 1:54 of Round 1.
