Ali Yazbeck has new short-notice opponent for FCR 17 in Uppsala

Ali Yazbeck has a new opponent for FCR 17 in Uppsala. Photo Stefan Romare and Andres Viracca

Shoeb Akrami is out of his fight against Ali Yazbeck at FCR 17 in Uppsala.

However, Yazbeck remains in the card and will now face Kevin Osorio who will make his comeback at the historic event on September 9.

Osorio is undefeated as a pro, with a record of 1-0, and last fought at Ak Fighting Championship 2 back in 2019.

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FCR 17 preliminary fight card

FCR 17 takes place on September 9 at Fyrishov Arena in Uppsala and will be headlined by a flyweight title bout between Renato Vidovic and Jonny Touma. The event marks the first MMA event in the city’s history.

The fight card also features fighters like Christian Stigenberg, Toni Lampinen, Josefine Modig, Nabbe Malki and Nina Back.

Check out the current line up below!

• Flyweight title bout: Renato Vidovic vs. Jonny Touma
• Welterweight bout: Toni Lampinen vs. Christian Stigenberg
• Bantamweight bout: Ali Yazbeck vs. Kevin Osorio
• Welterweight bout: Nabbe Malki vs. Mika Kallio
• Featherweight bout: Dimitris Dimitriadis vs. Raymond Johansson
• Women’s strawweight bout: Josefine Modig vs. Nina Back
• Welterweight bout: Christopher Bajo vs. Daniel Karlsson
• Lightweight: Erik Wahrolen vs. Ibrahim Milli
• Light heavyweight: Arlind Berisha vs Mustafa Atrakchi

*Bout order and number of fights can change.

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