I can't imagine Wlad will get rid of him that quickly. Even if he is motivated to erase the Sultan fight from people's minds, it's not in his nature to come out and throw caution to the wind. He may let his hands go more and we'll certainly see more straight rights, but he's going to take a few rounds to figure out Thompson. Thompson is no Ray Austin. He can box and he has some defense. Wlad isn't going to because to come out and catch this guy flush with a lead right in round 1.
I don't see Wlad getting rid of him before 7 or 8. He's going to need to set up his shot. I predict it will happen much like Brock and Byrd.
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