Four Fights Reported For UFC Newark

Last night, UFC Newark got their main event as Colby Covington will return to the Octagon to take on Robbie Lawler. Now, the card has also gotten four more fights according to ESPN, including a pivotal light heavyweight fight. The four fights are, Volk…

Last night, UFC Newark got their main event as Colby Covington will return to the Octagon to take on Robbie Lawler. Now, the card has also gotten four more fights according to ESPN, including a pivotal light heavyweight fight. The four fights are, Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi, Trevin Giles vs. Gerald Meerschaert, Antonina Shevchenko […]

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UFC Stockholm’s Volkan Oezdemir Wants Dominick Reyes Rematch

UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir may not face Ilir Latifi next, but has a different next opponent in mind anyway. Oezdemir was supposed to take on Latifi in the co-main event of UFC Stockholm which takes place today (Saturday). However, Latifi would pull out in the last minute due to a back injury and the […]

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UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir may not face Ilir Latifi next, but has a different next opponent in mind anyway.

Oezdemir was supposed to take on Latifi in the co-main event of UFC Stockholm which takes place today (Saturday).

However, Latifi would pull out in the last minute due to a back injury and the light heavyweight bout was called off. Oezdemir was hoping for a short-notice opponent, but in the end, it was too late.

“I’m not going to go into details, but it’s what happened,” Oezdemir said in a recent Q&A (via MMA Junkie). “It’s weight cut time and everything’s getting a little bit difficult, so he pulled his back and he wasn’t able to fight. Here I am. I’m ready to fight. I was hoping something would happen, a last-minute change, but it wasn’t meant to be, so I’m looking forward to the next one.”

Given the uncertain timeline of Latifi’s injury, Oezdemir is not too keen on rebooking the fight. Instead, he has Dominick Reyes in his sights.

“For me the one I really want to avenge the most is my last fight,” Oezdemir added. “Dominick Reyes, his win is a stain on my record so I want to make it right.”

Oezdemir faced Reyes at UFC London in March. Despite many feeling “No Time” had done enough to win the decision, Reyes was awarded the split-decision win.

That setback put Oezdemir on a three-fight losing streak and is now eager to get back to winning ways by making things right against Reyes.

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Volkan Oezdemir Issues Statement On Canceled Ilir Latifi Bout

Volkan Oezdemir issues his first comments on not competing as originally scheduled at the upcoming UFC Stockholm (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 11) event. The former title contender was supposed to fight Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight bout that would’ve served as the co-main event. On Thursday, it was revealed that Latifi had […]

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Volkan Oezdemir issues his first comments on not competing as originally scheduled at the upcoming UFC Stockholm (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 11) event.

The former title contender was supposed to fight Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight bout that would’ve served as the co-main event. On Thursday, it was revealed that Latifi had to pull out of the fight due to a back injury.

Aleksandar Rakic vs. Jimi Manuwa in a light heavyweight bout has been moved up to the co-headliner.

Volkan Oezdemir Issues Statement

Oezdemir has taken to social media to release a statement on the news. He wrote the following on his official Instagram account:

“On weight and more than ready to fight Saturday. Unfortunately, my opponent @ilirlatifigot injured and the bout was canceled,” he wrote. “I wish him a speedy recovery and I want to thank all of you for the amazing support! #UFCStockholm#NoTime.

Coming into the fight, Oezdemir was making a quick turnaround after dropping a third straight against Dominick Reyes at UFC London. He’s looking to rebound and get back to the path to a title shot.

On the flip side, Latifi is fresh off a loss to Corey Anderson at UFC 232 in a unanimous decision defeat. His last win came at the expense of Ovince Saint Preux in February of 2018.

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Volkan Oezdemir Releases Statement On Canceled Bout Against Ilir Latifi

In the co-main event of UFC Stockholm, Volkan Oezdemir was set to take on Ilir Latifi. There, both fighters were looking to get back into the win column. Latifi lost his last fight to Corey Anderson while Oezdemir was on a three-fight losing skid. Ulti…

In the co-main event of UFC Stockholm, Volkan Oezdemir was set to take on Ilir Latifi. There, both fighters were looking to get back into the win column. Latifi lost his last fight to Corey Anderson while Oezdemir was on a three-fight losing skid. Ultimately, neither fighter will be able to do so as yesterday […]

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Ilir Latifi vs. Volkan Oezdemir Scrapped from UFC Fight Night in Stockholm

A light heavyweight showdown between Ilir Latifi and Volkan Oezdemir has been removed from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Stockholm, Sweden. UFC officials announced the news on Thursday following an injury suffered by Latifi that forced him out o…

A light heavyweight showdown between Ilir Latifi and Volkan Oezdemir has been removed from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Stockholm, Sweden. UFC officials announced the news on Thursday following an injury suffered by Latifi that forced him out of his scheduled contest. “Due to a back injury, Ilir Latifi has been forced to withdraw […]

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Volkan Oezdemir Admits He Changed His Mindset Ahead Of Ilir Latifi Bout

UFC Stockholm will be a little more than business as usual for Volkan Oezdemir. This Saturday (June 1), “No Time” will share the Octagon with Ilir Latifi. What makes this bout different for Oezdemir is the fact that Latifi is his former tra…

UFC Stockholm will be a little more than business as usual for Volkan Oezdemir. This Saturday (June 1), “No Time” will share the Octagon with Ilir Latifi. What makes this bout different for Oezdemir is the fact that Latifi is his former training partner. The two worked together extensively in the gym, so Oezdemir felt […]

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