BREAKING NEWS: Max Holzer returns at OKTAGON 74 in Hannover

One of the best prospects in Europe will compete in his hometown later this year!

Undefeated talent, Max Holzer (11-0), made headlines worldwide following his most recent contest and he will be looking to build on that momentum when he performs at OKTAGON 74. His upcoming bout also holds extra significance as it will be the promotion’s first visit to the German city of Hannover, where the 23-year-old resides. Zag Arena will host the event which goes down on Saturday, September 13, and promises to be another special night in the organisation’s international expansion.

‘Stifler’ made his OKTAGON MMA debut back in January 2024 and has looked nothing short of unstoppable on his ascent up to #3 in the featherweight rankings. He has finished his opponent in four of those five bouts, including Deniz Ilbay back in April which resulted in a controversial post-fight altercation. Holzer has endeared himself to fans due to entertaining walkouts showcasing his infectious personality and with still being so early on in his mixed martial arts career, the sky really is the limit for his potential in the sport.

His opponent for OKTAGON 74 on September 13 will be revealed in the coming weeks. Fans can register for our exclusive ticket pre-sale on this link with demand expected to be extremely high.

Over the past year, OKTAGON MMA has made significant strides in Germany, solidifying its position as a European MMA powerhouse. In October 2024, the organisation set a new world record for an MMA event attendance, drawing 60,000 fans to Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. Additionally, OKTAGON MMA secured a long-term broadcasting deal with RTL+, bringing our events to a broader audience and in April (Holzer’s last bout) we attracted an impressive 1.33 million viewers.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.