UFC veteran Volkan Oezdemir seeks a revival in his career when he takes on debutant Bogdan Guskov on the main card of UFC Paris. Swiss fighter Oezdemir is experiencing a terrible patch of form, with four losses from five fights. In contrast, the newcomer is on an impressive winning streak of first-round knockouts. The fight is held this Saturday at the Accor Arena in Paris. Early odds show bettors have installed Oezdemir as the favorite.
MMA: UFC Heavyweight
Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 02.09.2023. 20.00
Volkan Oezdemir
Swiss-born Volkan Oezdemir is the number nine ranked Light Heavyweight in the UFC. The former kickboxer and Bellator fighter made his UFC debut in 2017 at short notice against Ovince St. Preux. Volkan Oezdemir has one win in five and three wins in his last nine. He started very well in the promotion, but the last few years have been tough. To be fair to him, Volkan Oezdemir has fought some of the best talent in the Light Heavyweight division, such as Dominick Reyes, Anthony Smith, and Daniel Cormier. The 33-year-old's last fight was a loss to Nikita Krylov last October.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6' 1"
- Reach: 75"
- Record: 18-7
This is the same thing that happened to me. I fought lower-level competition, then went to the UFC and fought a top-ten guy in my first fight. No. 6 ranked Ovince Saint Preux. This is the same thing happening to him; he's fighting a top-ten guy. Now, he has to prove himself. So, I know what he's going through right now. I've been there, I've done that. I know it will be my time to stop that and stop his dream.
Bogdan Guskov
The Russian debutant is known for the massive punching power. He has won his last four fights by first-round knockouts. When he can, Guskov looks for the early finish. The thirty-year-old had fought in Russian regional promotions before getting the short-notice call to fight in the UFC. Bogdan Guskov last lost a fight in 2020.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 6' 3"
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 14-2
Betting Odds
Volkan Oezdemir is the favorite to win at 1.54 odds on Bet9ja, while the underdog is priced at 2.44. Betting Volkan Oezdemir by KO, TKO, or submission is priced at 1.90 odds, with a Bogdan Guskov TKO, KO or submission win at 3.10 on Bet365. Over 1.5 is priced at 2.333 odds on 1XBET, while the under comes at 1.564.
