“Training With Khamzat Pays Off” – Volkan Oezdemir Overcomes Daniel Cormier Fight Trauma After 6 Years as He Racks Up a First Round Finish at UFC Paris
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With a plethora of captivating matches, the anticipation for UFC Paris was obvious. Headlining the homeboy, Ciryl Gane, against Sergey Spivac, this event also had to present a light heavyweight contest in front of the fans. Volkan Oezdemir and Bogdan Guskov both had intentions of proving their significance inside the octagon.
The 205-pound action, however, turned out to be a setback for Guskov as the dominance of Oezdemir was evident in the fight. Let’s find out what actually happened.
A dream outing for Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Paris
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Both came inside the octagon seeking glory in Paris. Guskov, however, had 11 first-round finishes, proving him to be a terrifying opponent for the Swiss fighter. However, ‘No Time’s experience was way beyond his prowess. The match began with both fighters seeking an opportunity to hit each other. In fact, they exchanged strikes in the first round, but fate had other plans.
Wasted NO TIME getting the first round finish 🚫⏰ #UFCParis pic.twitter.com/Tck3opGfJo
— UFC (@ufc) September 2, 2023
The Swiss fighter took charge, landing a powerful right hand that sent Guskov to the canvas. The strikes didn’t stop there; Oezdemir maintained control over his opponent, trapping him in a chokehold and ultimately submitting him. Furthermore, the victory captured the fans’ attention, and their enthusiastic response heightened the intensity of the moment.
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How did the fans respond to this emphatic victory?
As a result of the triumph, the fans had much to say. Here are their reactions.
Concerning the triumph of the Swiss a fan said:
Training with khamzat pays off
— Burning Redwoods (@HarryWa49386230) September 2, 2023
Gilbert Burns praised Volkan Oezdemir
Great win by @volkan_oezdemir #UFCParis
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 2, 2023
A fan had an elongated statement to make as he said this.
Keeps his ranking intact? If Dana has to say "If you don't know…" then how the hell do you still have a ranking?
That's not a good sign, for the Light Heavyweights.
😎👊 #UFCParis
— John (@enigmachine) September 2, 2023
Hailing Oezdemir, this fan had a lot to express.
Everybody sleeps on Oezdemir but he always fights at a high level against the best, he's a gatekeeper at this point but still a fun and good fighter
— Barberena X Nelson (@UFCUFCUFC13) September 2, 2023
Concerning the victory a fan had his own speculation.
Put this guy against Tom
— Max (@biigmaax) September 2, 2023
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Indeed, the event turned out to be a dream outing for Oezdemir. Having his opponent’s back against the wall, he wasted no time to capitalize on the situation and further clinched a dominant victory. With such a wonderful result, the Swiss star might have overcome the knockout blow he witnessed at the hands of UFC legend Daniel Cormier five years back.
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While he has a lot to achieve, he could also target the light heavyweight title that is vacant but won’t be for much longer. Concerning the bout, how did you respond? What could be the future of the Swiss fighter from here? Let us know in the comments.
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Edited by:
Abhishek Das