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Originally Posted by Swiiftx
I don't get why you guys are so high on Oezdemir. First of all, he has never fought anyone of Cormier's level (overall) nor that high caliber of a wrestler who can put the pressure on him. Second of all, even though Cormier is old, we haven't seen any sign of him slowing down and until we do, we should assume he's game. We literally have no reason to doubt him physically or mentally.
Partly agree, still think DC should be heavy favorite BUT there some fair arguments for Oezdemir and we do have some reason to doubt DC just a little IMO
Oezdemir has the momentum, running through guys and is full of confidence, where the opposite goes for DC who comes off his first KO loss of his career, being stopped for the first time is a big concern. We seen it before that a fighter is not being the same after they suffer a KO loss, something could have changed in his brain and 'clicked' wrong. DC is known for having a great chin, but there is a slim chance that might has changed, and that plays right into Volkans puncher shot.
So I'm liking Sect7G bet and take a stab at Volkan in R1, lets find out if DCs chin is still there, I think it will be, but definitely less confident after seeing him getting KOed for the first time in his career in his last fight.