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#1 Best - Anthony Smith leaps up the rankings
Anthony Smith entered the main event bout opposite contender, Volkan Oezdemir knowing that a win would catapult him up the Light-Heavyweight rankings.
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Oezdemir had been a dominating force in UFC until his winning streak was snapped by Light-Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier at UFC 220, back in January.
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Oezdemir knew a win here would put him right back into contention and he was a formidable challenge for Smith.
No one expected this fight to go long, given both men are devastating Knockout artists.
It went longer than most expected, deep into the third round. Oezdemir comfortably won the first two rounds with a powerful display of leg kicks which kept Smith on the back foot.
However, despite suffering a barrage, Smith was not to be outdone and showed great awareness to sweep Oezdemir's legs. They traded blows before Smith was able to lock in a choke for an unlikely submission victory.
Smith has now put himself in line for a title shot. An outstanding night for the 30-year-old.
