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UFC Fight Night 180 on Oct. 17 Draws Co-Main of Volkan Oezdemir-Nikita Krylov

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Oct. 17 event has added a fun light heavyweight tilt in the co-headliner spot.

The promotion announced the new co-main matchup on Thursday for UFC Fight Night 180 on Oct. 17. At 205 pounds, Volkan Oezdemir (17-5) will square off with Nikita Krylov (27-7), in a battle between two men that have won only five decisions across 44 victories.