V. Oezdemir (left) and A. Smith (right) are in the main fight of the event in Canada. Photo: Montagem SL MMA Press
The next event in Canada, UFC Moncton, already has its main fight defined. Volkan oezdemir face Anthony Smith on October 27 in New Brunswick. The winner could be the next challenger in the light heavyweight division. The fight was confirmed on Thursday (02) on the organization's Twitter.
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Volkan oezdemir He is currently ranked number 2 and is looking for a new title shot. After an impressive start in Ultimate with three straight victories and getting a title shot against Daniel Cormier In January this year, the Swiss is in a bad phase. In three confirmed duels, in all of them the fighter was withdrawn due to visa problems or injury.
Your opponent, on the other hand, Anthony Smith He became the organization's 'legend hunter'. In his last two fights, the North American faced Rashad evans and Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua and beat two former champions by knockout in the first round. After the defeat, 'Suga' announced his retirement.
Get your 🍿 ready!@Volkan_Oezdemir faces @LionheartSmith in the main event at #UFCMoncton Oct. 27! pic.twitter.com/Pd2OMGfliE
- UFC (@ufc) August 2st, 2018
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