Oktagon MMA returned on Saturday, May 16, 2026 with Oktagon 88 at the Zag Arena in Hannover, Germany. The main event featured a grudge match between German featherweight Max Holzer and UFC/RIZIN veteran Khalid Taha. Holzer entered the bout undefeated at 11-0 after being forced out of a September date with Taha, and Taha had been testy ahead of the event. Simon Biyong, a Bellator, PFL, and RIZIN veteran, fought Evgeny Orlov in another main-card matchup, with both seeking their first win in the promotion. The card streamed live via Oktagon.tv with results listed for the main and preliminary bouts.
"Oktagon MMA returned to action on Saturday, May 16, a busy day for MMA with Netflix's MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano plus UFC Vegas 117 all set to go down. While no title fight headlined Saturday's Oktagon card, a grudge match between German featherweight Max Holzer and UFC/RIZIN vet Khalid Taha topped the card. Holzer, who was forced out of a September date with Taha, entered the bout a perfect 11-0. Taha had been a bit testy ahead of Oktagon 88 thanks to Holzer's earlier withdrawal, making this one a little personal."
"Heavyweight Simon Biyong, a Bellator, PFL, and RIZIN veteran, was also on the Oktagon 88 main card on Saturday. Biyong was paired up with Evgeny Orlov; both were looking for their first win in the promotion."
"Oktagon 88 was set for the Zag Arena in Hannover, Germany on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The card streams live via Oktagon.tv starting at 11:30AM ET, 8:30AM PT. Full results from the event can be found below. Oktagon 88: Holzer vs. Taha Results Main Card Max Holzer vs. Khalid Taha Hugo Vach vs. Teo Smith Simon Biyong vs. Evgeny Orlov Altin Zenuni vs. Dawid Jarowienko Haci Akseker vs. Raphael Federico"
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