Volkan Oezdemir Calls Out Daniel Cormier For Next Octagon Appearance

Up-and-coming UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir is ready to challenge for the 205-pound title.

The Swiss knockout artist is coming off back-to-back knockout wins over the likes of Misha Cirkunov and Jimi Manuwa. Prior to his win over Cirkunov, he also picked up a split decision win over Ovince Saint Preux. “””No Time” has emerged as a premiere prospect to challenge Jon Jones for the 205-pound throne, as “Bones” comes fresh off a third round knockout win over Daniel Cormier to recapture the title he never lost.

Oezdemir recently did an interview with MMA Digest to discuss his rise in the light heavyweight division, and stated that he’d love to meet “DC” inside the Octagon down the road, but understands the former Olympian needs some time off following his knockout defeat to Jones. Oezdemir also claimed that his management team has been attempting to land a fight against fellow countryman Alexander Gustafsson in Poland, however, “The Mauler” is focused on getting his hands on Jones (quotes via MMA Mania):

“[Daniel] Cormier could be an option in the future because he’s going to have to come back in the scene,” Oezdemir said. “Even though he comes off a loss, he’s still going to be the number one contender. We tried to work something out [with Alexander Gustafsson] for UFC Poland in the main event, but like I told you, he’s concentrating on fighting [Jon] Jones.”

“It could be a good opportunity also,” Oezdemir added about a potential clash with Cormier. “He’s the second guy in the division. He was the title holder for awhile also, but I think maybe he needs some time off after the rebound.”

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