English striking ace Ammari Diedrick is looking to build some momentum as the welterweight contender looks to make a statement in Oktagon MMA’s 170-pound division, and now has has the chance to make a bigger impact after receiving a late change of opponent ahead of his upcoming fight at Oktagon 63 in Bratislava.
Diedrick will now take on Robert Pukac, after the Slovakian fan favourite’s own opponent, Ivica Truscek, also withdrew from the event. The new matchup has also been elevated to the co-main event slot at the 10,000-capacity Tipos Arena on November 9.
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Unfortunately, Ivica Trušček and Karol Skrzypek are injured and aren’t able to fight in Bratislava.
Their original opponents, Robert Pukač 🇸🇰 and Ammari Diedrick 🏴 will now face each other at OKTAGON 63 on November 9.
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Diedrick will now take on Slovakian fan favourite Robert Pukac, with the bout elevated to the co-main event slot at the 10,000-capacity Tipos Arena on November 9.
It’s a higher-profile matchup against a local hero, but while the difficulty level may have increased, so has the potential upside, with Diedrick knowing that a big win over the 31-fight veteran will propel him towards the division’s top contenders as he looks to move into contention in 2025.
As you’d expect from a fighter with the moniker, “The King of Violence,” Diedrick has taken a positive approach to his change in assignment, and plans to use the new showcase as a chance to make a statement.
“The opponent has changed, but the mission stays the same,” he said.
“The gameplan is to go out there and be as violent and vicious as I can possibly be.”
