Report: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Volkan Oezdemir Set For August
Magomed Ankalaev appears to be set to throw down with a former UFC title contender in Volkan Oezdemir.
Red Fury MMA is reporting that Ankalaev vs. Oezdemir is on tap for a UFC event in August.
“According to numerous sources, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Volkan Oezdemir is planned to be held in August.”
Ankalaev is currently ranked ahead of Oezdemir at number seven on the official UFC Light Heavyweight rankings. Oezedmir is just behind at the eighth spot. Despite being ahead in the rankings, this will be the biggest opportunity Ankalaev has had. If he can defeat a former UFC title challenger, especially in devastating fashion, it may set him up for a top-five opponent.
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