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Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi Moved To UFC Uruguay

The light heavyweight matchup between Volkan Oezdemir and Ilir Latifi has once again been relocated. Initially, the fight was scheduled to go down at UFC Stockholm back in June. However, Latifi was forced to pull from the contest due to a back injury. The fight was then rescheduled for UFC Newark on August 3. That […]

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The light heavyweight matchup between Volkan Oezdemir and Ilir Latifi has once again been relocated.

Initially, the fight was scheduled to go down at UFC Stockholm back in June. However, Latifi was forced to pull from the contest due to a back injury. The fight was then rescheduled for UFC Newark on August 3. That card will be headlined by Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler.

However, according to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the bout between Oezdemir and Latifi is being moved yet again. Now, it will take place at UFC Uruguay from the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay on August 10. In the main event, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her title against Liz Carmouche:

Okamoto noted that the relocation was due to visa issues. However, it was not specified if it was either Latifi or Oezdemir who had the difficulty. Check out the updated UFC Uruguay card below.

UFC Uruguay Card:

Main Card:

  • Women’s flyweight: (C) Valentina Shevchenko vs. Liz Carmouche
  • Light heavyweight: Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi
  • Welterweight: Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry
  • Featherweight: Luiz Garagorri vs. Humberto Bandenay
  • Middleweight: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Oskar Piechota
  • Heavyweight: Ciryl Gane vs. Raphael Pessoa Nunes
  • Featherweight: Enrique Barzola vs. Bobby Moffett

Preliminary Card:

  • Women’s strawweight: Tecia Torres vs. Marina Rodriguez
  • Flyweight: Rogério Bontorin vs. Raulian Paiva
  • Women’s flyweight: Taila Santos vs. Ariane Carnelossi
  • Lightweight: Rafael Fiziev vs. Alex da Silva
  • Welterweight: Laureano Staropoli vs. Alexey Kunchenko
  • Women’s flyweight: Veronica Macedo vs. Rachael Ostovich
  • Bantamweight: Geraldo de Freitas vs. Chris Gutierrez

What do you think about Oezdemir and Latifi being moved to UFC Uruguay?

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Volkan Oezdemir Returns At UFC Newark

Volkan Oezdemir has his next fight booked for his next fight under the UFC banner as he’s slated to return in August at the upcoming UFC Newark event.  Oezdemir meets Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight showdown. The UFC confirmed the fight booking on Tuesday. This fight was originally booked at the UFC Stockholm event […]

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Volkan Oezdemir has his next fight booked for his next fight under the UFC banner as he’s slated to return in August at the upcoming UFC Newark event. 

Oezdemir meets Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight showdown. The UFC confirmed the fight booking on Tuesday. This fight was originally booked at the UFC Stockholm event that would’ve served as the co-main event. However, it was nixed after Latifi had to pull out due to a back injury.

Coming into the fight, Oezdemir is making a quick turnaround after dropping a third straight loss to Dominick Reyes at UFC London. He’s looking to rebound and get back on 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.

Also, Jim Miller faces off with Clay Guida in a veteran’s bout. UFC Newark (also known as UFC on ESPN 5) is set to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

The main card will air on ESPN while the preliminary card will be split broadcast on ESPN and the TV network’s streaming service, ESPN+. 

A welterweight showdown between Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler will headline the show. The promotion will be announcing more bouts in the coming weeks. Here is the updated card: 

  • Welterweight bout: Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler
  • Lightweight bout: Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida
  • Welterweight bout: Cláudio Silva vs. Ramazan Emeev
  • Lightweight bout: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Joaquim Silva
  • Flyweight bout: Matt Schnell vs. Jordan Espinosa
  • Lightweight bout: Scott Holtzman vs. Dong Hyun Ma
  • Women’s Flyweight bout: Lauren Murphy vs. Mara Romero Borella
  • Light heavyweight bout: Ilir Latifi vs. Volkan Oezdemir

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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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