The UFC already has a light heavyweight bout as the headliner for its Stockholm card on June 1st, but there are two more high-profile 205 lbs matchups on tap for the event.
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto says that former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir is slated to face Ilir Latifi, while veteran Jimi Manuwa will battle rising prospect Aleksandar Rakic. No official announcement has been made, but it’s expected to be made soon.
Oezdemir (15-4) is in must-win territory, as he’s dropped his last three fights. “No Time” lost his title bout vs. Daniel Cormier by TKO, then was choked out by Anthony Smith, and most recently dropped a split decision to Dominick Reyes at UFC London earlier this month.