Oktagon MMA has helped German MMA surge to the subsequent degree. With the venues they’re able to put exhibits in, and the alternatives they supply fighters with, it’s no surprise that German MMA is in the perfect place that it has ever been in.
Oktagon in Germany
Oktagon MMA has acknowledged that Germany has certainly one of their largest markets. With that, they’ve birthed quite a few prospects, getting ready to being stars. With the likes of Niko Samsonidse, Deniz Ilbay, Max Holzer and plenty of extra on the cusp of a possible title shot, we may see a brand new star born as quickly as Saturday night time.
German MMA Superstars
Germany has fan favorites like Christian Eckerlin, Christian Jungwirth and David Zawada. Nevertheless, none of them have been in a position to lay declare to a title in Oktagon, or every other massive promotion that they’ve fought in. Whereas the entire enviornment is on their ft screaming their names after they stroll out, only a few German fighters have gained an enormous title. Kerim Engizek, who gained the Middleweight title in October, is the one German Champion in OktagonMMA. Engizek is acknowledged as a celebrity in Germany, and has a title subsequent to his title, however who’s subsequent?
Who’s subsequent?
Within the Foremost Occasion this weekend, two of Germany’s high Featherweights go head-to-head in a heated matchup. Deniz Ilbay and Max Holzer are lastly set to settle their beef within the Oktagon cage. Additionally on the cardboard on Saturday night time, is Khalid Taha. The previous UFC fighter is trying to make an announcement in his Oktagon MMA debut and break into the loaded Featherweight division.
Within the Press convention on Friday, Khalid Taha made it very clear that he desires to face Holzer if each fighters win on Saturday night time, which was met with a sure from “Stifler”. Holzer finds himself ranked #4, with a 10-0 report. A win for him over #7 ranked Deniz Ilbay, may see him both in a title combat, or a #1 contender matchup with Khalid Taha.
Niko Samsonidse is commonly, confusingly, not spoken about sufficient as certainly one of German MMA’s high prospects. After dropping his first try for the Oktagon MMA Featherweight title in opposition to Losene Keita, Samsonidse has gained his final two fights, each by end. He’s ranked at #1 within the Featherweight division and is working his manner again in the direction of a title combat.
Alexander Poppeck is a win away from a possible title combat. On Might seventeenth, he appears to be like to avenge his loss in opposition to Pavol Langer and ebook himself a matchup with Will Fleury. He’s at present ranked at #2 within the Gentle-Heavyweight division. He has a big following behind him coming by the use of Bavaria.
The final title that requires a point out, is Lazar Todev. After beginning his profession 2-5, “The Punisher” went on a 7-fight win streak, earlier than his first title shot. Todev has proved on a number of events, that he’s the #1 Heavyweight contender, however he nonetheless is unable to put declare to the Oktagon MMA Heavyweight title that he desperately seeks. He has misplaced two painfully shut title fights, in opposition to Hatef Moiel and Will Fleury. Todev is a really athletic Heavyweight, that very effectively finds himself in a 3rd try for the title within the close to future.
