A few months after the traumatic defeat to Jon Jones, which was turned into a no-contest fight after “Bones” was found to be anti-doping, Daniel Cormier returned to the octagon in style at UFC 220 this Saturday (20). Even though he started out more hesitantly, the light heavyweight champion knew how to absorb the hardest blows from the heavy hands of Volkan oezdemir and knocked out the challenger in the second round.
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After an initial round of heavy lead exchanges, with both fighters stunning each other, Cormier, who had already attempted a submission at the end of the first five minutes, put the fight on the ground again, transitioned to the crucifix position and began throwing hard punches. , forcing the central referee to stop the fight and keep him as UFC light heavyweight champion.
But if you haven't seen the title fight or want to rewatch Cormier's knockout over Oezdemir, click on the player below.
Video: Daniel Cormier x Volkan Oezdemir UFC 220
“He may be from Switzerland, but Volkan's not a Swiss army knife. He only has one tool!” — @KennyFlorian
The crew breaks down Daniel Cormier's big win in Boston! #UFC220 https://t.co/n3Xpyyf7sX
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