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UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum<\/a> says he is not looking past Stipe Miocic<\/a>, but definitely feels that he has the advantage in every aspect of their fight.<\/p>\n

Werdum is predicting a knockout over Miocic, but says that if it goes to the ground, it won’t go well for the Ohio fighter.<\/p>\n

“I already see myself winning this fight,” Werdum said to Combate<\/a> (transcribed by Bloody Elbow<\/a>). “I see myself knocking Stipe out. But it all depends, we never know how it’s really going to be. But I do believe I’ll impose my gameplan and try to knock him out with a kick or something different. Or maybe I’ll catch him on the ground. I want to finish this fight as soon as possible. Of course I’ll be patient, I have five rounds to finish it and I’m aware of that. I know it’s not an easy fight, he earned his title shot. He has good boxing and wrestling, but I don’t see him as a complete fighter.”<\/p>\n

“On the ground, for instance, I can’t see him with his back on the ground and doing well. He lacks some things. I also think he was awarded his shot. Of course he has two good victories, but he talked, too. He asked for it. He was smart, actually. I would do that, too. In the heavyweight division you can get a title shot after two wins. It took me a little longer. When I came back to the UFC, I had to win five in a row. Sometimes reporters ask me who’s next and I always say it’s up to them, not me.”<\/p>\n

Who are you picking to win the heavyweight title fight at UFC 198<\/a>? Share your pick with us and how it ends by leaving a comment!<\/p>\n

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