Watch On-the-Go. Heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night in London on Saturday. More for YouIf Ngannou isn't healthy by then, the UFC will target Jones v. No slouch in the feet, as he's continuing to improve his striking, Curtis largely uses his long and large build to control opponents on the ground. def Daniel Jolly KO/TKO, 0:52 R1Curtis Blaydes admits the fight between Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones is tough to pick but ultimately he believes the longest reigning UFC heavyweight champion in history will get the job done. After a year off due to his injury, Aspinall returned to face Marcin Tybura on 22 July 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224. vs. The event was expected to be headlined by a heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida. Aspinall Saturday, July 23, O2 Arena, LondonCurtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou fought in what was the most unexpected fight of the card in UFC China. At this point, it doesn’t feel like Lewis is part of the title mix. Fight summary of UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) knocked out Pavlovich (18-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in 69 seconds to claim the interim. Leon Maurice Curtis, 1934 - 2015. They were initially scheduled to serve as the headliner for UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Watch Curtis Blaydes' bout against Shamil Abdurakhimov from UFC 242 last year in Abu Dhabi. He won. 304. In the middleweight co-feature, Jack Hermansson (22-7 MMA, 9-5 UFC) meets short-notice replacement Chris Curtis (29-8 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who stepped in for the injured Darren Till. If I were Dana I'd want to make sure Jones' debut is the biggest fight I can make (meaning wait for Ngannou), not give him Curtis Blaydes. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Result: Derrick Lewis def. Blaydes, is the fourth-ranked Heavyweight in the UFC, and has won each of his last three fights. UFC heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich (18-1) and Curtis Blaydes (17-4, 1 NC) collided in the. You can watch Pavlovich’s most recent win in. The main card will be broadcast on. Remember, this UFC Sao Paulo card originally had a different main event, but “Black Beast” swooped in to save the day after Curtis Blaydes was removed from action. Pavlovich has won five straight fights, while Blaydes has won four of his past five fights. Vettori in December 2020, but the middleweight bout was scrapped after Till was injured. He lost the fight via TKO early in the second round. “Curtis Blaydes’ takedown attempts weren’t great because they couldn’t be,” Cormier explained. Time and time again, “The Black Beast” has been put away high-level heavyweights in the octagon, and his fight with Curtis Blaydes was no exception. Lewis Feb. I’m never going to hate on. Below, Sean Zerillo breaks down the fight and shares three betting angles for the fight, which rely on a Blaydes victory. , April 22, 2023) at UFC Vegas 71 inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bookies are feeling them some Curtis Blaydes, and foresee him getting past Sergei Pavlovich in the main event. Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich have agreed to a five-round heavyweight bout to headline UFC Fight Night on April 22. Blaydes odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Background. Curtis Blaydes was initially supposed to face rising star Jailton Almeida, but Blaydes. November 24, 2018: At UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Curtis Blaydes via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:08. Alexander Volkov +310 -- Heavyweights Shane Burgos -140 vs. Curtis Blaydes . In his mind, Curtis Blaydes said two factual things about Jon Jones. Thanks to some timely takedowns. 4 headliner vs. Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) extended his streak to six fights with another first-round knockout victory over Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) in the main event at the UFC Apex. Meanwhile, Blaydes' fights tend to end inside of the distance. str. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. How to Watch The Main Card begins at 7pm/4pm ET/PT, and the Prelims start at 4pm. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie that verbal agreements are in place with contracts expected to be issued in the coming days. Ngannou 2 pits Francis The Predator Ngannou vs Curtis Razor Blaydes fight in Cadillac Arena, Beijing, China on Nov 24, 2018. Blaydes’s record is a notable 17-3 (12-3-1 UFC) and is easily considered one of the more challenging fights in the division. Pavlovich, Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida are all fresh faces for the former interim champion, and they are all fights that could catapult the winner to a title shot later in 2024. The UFC previously visited Mainland China for UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Curtis Blaydes stands at No. Curtis Blaydes has a solid 12-4 record inside the Octagon, his losses coming against three of the division’s most feared competitors; Francis Ngannou, Derrick Lewis, and Sergei Pavlovich. Leon Maurice Curtis was born on month day 1934, in birth place, to Sidney Curtis and Tillie Curtis (Cohen) (born Alper). A heavyweight rematch between former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes served as the event headliner. I say rebook that fight for when Blaydes is healthy and see if “Malhadinho” can impress the masses with a performance over “Razor” Blaydes. February 20. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) extended his streak to six fights with another first-round knockout victory over Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) in the main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Curtis Blaydes, one of the most unapologetic wrestlers in the UFC, decided to show off his hands on Saturday. At UFC Fight Night 185, Lewis (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) knocked out Curtis Blaydes with a violent counter uppercut at 1:26 of Round 2. A highly anticipated heavyweight matchup between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall ended just 15 seconds into the first round when Aspinall suffered a right knee. 'The Predator' came into his rematch with Curtis Blaydes in China on Saturday riding a two-fight losing streak where his skill looked remedial at best. Derrick Lewis’s power is something else. The two fighters met in a heavyweight bout at the UFC Beijing event from the Cadillac Arena in Beijing,View your Leagues. Curtis Blaydes . Time 01:20. COLUMBUS, OHIO 03/22/22 - Curtis Blaydes training in the host hotel for UFC Columbus. Curtis Blaydes vs. Blaydes flew across the Atlantic in hopes of picking up a statement win over a talented opponent only to have a freak knee injury end Aspinall's evening after 15 seconds. He’s not sure why the former UFC light heavyweight champ — and soon to be heavyweight contender — is so mad. Curtis Blaydes: UFC Fight Night 86 - Rothwell vs. Blaydes for the UFC 285 undercard. Jared Gordon ruled a no contest (accidental clash of heads) Round 1. Despite the arrest, Lewis is still. Blaydes displayed his full support to ’The Predator’. Blaydes could be a great fight for me, beating him would make people see me differently, but I want to climb the stairs step by step. The bout will headline UFC Fight Night 221 on Nov. Fight summary of UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Aspinall vs Blaydes is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 23rd at The O2 Arena in London (England), in a 5-round heavyweight. I also find Blaydes to be more interesting stylistically. Curtis Blaydes defeats Chris Daukaus via TKO (Strikes) at :17 of Round Two. Vicious. 1. 07, 2018 U-DEC 3 5:00. Curtis Blaydes poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at O2 Arena on July 23, 2022 in London, England. Curtis Blaydes is breathing down the neck of the top of the heavyweight division. Entering Saturday’s. "Curtis Blaydes has moved one step closer to a shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship. 20, 2021 KO/TKO Punch 2 1:26 win. Curtis Lionell Blaydes (born February 18, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Main Card (6:30 a. dos Santos Jan / 25 / 2020: TKO (Punches) Dan Miragliotta VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 2: 1:06: win: Shamil Abdurakhimov: UFC 242 - Khabib vs. m. Gastelum in November 2017. If only there. Load More; See the Replay. 5-ranked Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes speaks. Ngannou’s contract expires at the beginning of 2023, and with no new deal set in stone, it’s unlikely. Ngannou’s striking damaged Blaydes’ right eye to the point it was completely closed in the second round, and though the UFC newcomer survived the frame, the cageside doctor wouldn’t let him go to the third. In his stead will be Derrick Lewis (27-11, 1 NC), who will. : 33% Sub. Fielding for freeView your Leagues. Ngannou knows he needs a win in the worst way, and spoke enthusiastically about showing different dimensions. str Sig. on February 18, 1991. Add [Spoiler] to the title. 25, 2021) at UFC 266 from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 22, 2023 KO/TKO Punches 1 3:08 win. Prelims 5:00 PM EDT ESPN+. Blaydes managed to walk away from the fight with a TKO win. UFC on ESPN (12/3/22) Pavlovich stopped Tai Tuivasa via strikes at :54 of the first round. He grew up a wrestler as well He is insane and will be a dominant champion. Rising heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich takes on Curtis Blaydes in the main event of this weekend's UFC Fight Night. Headlining the UFC Vegas 19 fight card, which airs exclusively on ESPN+, are heavyweight hurters Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis, who collide for a spot atop the ever-shrinking list of 265-pound. Francis Ngannou (254) Alistair Overeem (247) vs. Matt Erickson. , July 23, 2022) in the main event of UFC London inside The 02 Arena in London. Blaydes has a lot of confidence in his well-roundness but would be wise to mix in the takedown threat early. Curtis Blaydes USA | heavy Fighter Stats. Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich won a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his win over Blaydes. Dos Santos Apr 10, 2016 TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2: 5:00:Francis Ngannou has named former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes as his toughest adversaries inside the octagon. Curtis Blaydes vs. Sergei Pavlovich (+140) I don’t want to oversimplify this fight, but it’s another classic striker vs. The event is at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday (7 p. Once again, Blaydes came short when he's on the verge of breaking through for a shot at the title. Curtis Blaydes details what went wrong in his fight against Derrick Lewis and how Jairzinho Rozenstruik is a perfect next opponent because he does almost the exact same things as "The Black Beast. Curtis Blaydes is back on a winning streak after defeated Chris Daukaus on Saturday in the UFC on ESPN 33 main event. m. A native of Chicago,. The fight nearly is a pick’em at the betting window, but it’s Curtis with a 7-4 edge from our staff members. The 32-year-old Ngannou returns to the Octagon on Saturday in a rematch against the surging Curtis Blaydes in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Beijing (6:30 a. The heavyweight bout was the UFC Fight. How to Watch The Main Card begins at 7pm/4pm ET/PT, and the Prelims start at 4pm. Blaydes (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) wants to break the record for most takedowns in UFC history – a milestone that’s currently held by MMA great Georges St-Pierre. That was the sixth consecutive first-round finish for Pavlovich. #ufc #mma #FrancisNgannou #combatsports #martialarts #fights #punchNgannou faced UFC newcomer Curtis Blaydes on 10 April 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86. The knockouts just keep coming for Sergei Pavlovich – six in a row to be exact. 15 of Pavlovich's's 18 career bouts and all of his UFC. 24, 2018) inside Cadillac. Ngannou 2 Nov. Blaydes is out and slams back to the canvas. Background. Curtis Blaydes has never forgotten about the unfinished business he's had with Francis Ngannou that stretches back more than two years. Curtis Blaydes wants more than UFC gold. Curtis Blaydes UFC Fight Night 222 faceoff 2 The main event in Las Vegas features an important heavyweight affair between Curits Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich . grappler matchup. On the restart, he moves inside, and Lewis lands a huge uppercut. Fantasy Baseball. Now he’s ready to bide his time and let the chips. However, each time that both these fighters have shared the UFC Octagon, it is Francis Ngannou. The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 80". Curtis Blaydes via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:08. Meanwhile, Blaydes' fights tend to. Daukaus Mar. Derrick Lewis’s power is something else. : 53% TD Def. Brad Tavares via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:35 After all, while No. Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou have shared the UFC Octagon twice and on both occasions, Ngannou has emerged victorious via TKO/KO. 4-ranked Curtis Blaydes later this month at UFC Fight Night 222. Pavlovich, who entered the fight ranked No. grappler matchup. Curtis Blaydes vs. The event marked the promotion's ninth visit to São Paulo and first since UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Curtis Blaydes USA Heavyweight HT/WT 6' 4", 262 lbs Birthdate 2/18/1991 (32) Team Elevation Fight Team Nickname Razor Stance Orthodox Stats W-L-D 17-4-0 (T)KO 12-4 SUB 0-0 View the profile of the. Gustafsson KO/TKO, 1:07 R1; Molly McCann def Hannah Goldy KO/TKO, 3:52 R1; Volkan Oezdemir def Paul Craig Unanimous Dec; Ľudovít Klein def Mason Jones. Bottom Line. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Brunson 2 in January 2018. UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Professional Career Statistics . Fight on Monday, Curtis Blaydes will no longer be competing in the headliner of UFC Sao Paulo, also known as UFC Fight Night 231. : 49% SApM: 1. Ngannou 2, a 32-year old Francis Ngannou defeated Curtis Blaydes via 1st round TKO, winning the performance of the night bonus. Background. 3 ranked fighter in the official UFC. UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes is a teammate of Austin Hubbard and accompanied the lightweight throughout his misery. A heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall headlined the event. Fantasy Football. A women's strawweight bout between. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Blaydes will be looking for another finish this upcoming weekend as he faces Derrick Lewis in the main even. A women's bantamweight. by Alexander K. Blaydes (16-3 MMA, 10-4 UFC) kept his spot as one of the top-ranked. Prior to an injury last month, the Brazilian was slated to share the Octagon with top five heavyweight Curtis Blaydes. Curtis Blaydes. On the other side, Blaydes sees his three-fight winning streak come to an end, and along with that, his hopes for a shot at the title. If Curtis Blaydes were to prevail, he would be on a four-fight winning streak and move his overall record to 18-4. 4 in the official UFC heavyweight rankings. Top contenders Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich collide in the headlining slot of UFC Fight Night 222, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Get the full fight history of Heavyweight MMA fighter Francis Ngannou. Aleksei Alexeyevich Oleinik (born June 25, 1977, as Oleksíy Oleksíyovych Olíynyk) is a Russian mixed martial artist and combat sambo fighter who fought for the Ultimate. This past April in the main event of UFC Fight Night 222, Pavlovich put away Curtis Blaydes to cap off an impressive six-fight wining streak that includes stoppage victories over Tai Tuivasa, Derrick Lewis, and others. ET, UFC Fight Pass) at a bit. The bout was very short-lived affair, as in the opening seconds of the first round, Aspinall suffered a. Blaydes took place April 22 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. 93 TD Acc. The win earned Lewis the opportunity to challenge for the interim. In his mind, Curtis Blaydes said two factual things about Jon Jones. Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) was forced. After UFC Fight Night 158 wrapped up, Austin was immediately rushed to the. Derrick Lewis #2. Curtis "Razor" Blaydes is the current #4 ranked UFC Heavyweight rankings with a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 1-N/C. Sergey Pavlovich (257)Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more!Francis N'Gannou def Curtis Blaydes KO/TKO, 5:00 R2; Tim Johnson def Marcin Tybura Unanimous Dec; Jan Błachowicz def Igor Pokrajac Unanimous Dec; Maryna Moroz def Cristina Stanciu Unanimous Dec; Zak Cummings def Nicolas Dalby Unanimous Dec; Alejandro Perez def Ian Entwistle Sub, 4:04 R1; Mairbek Taisumov def Damir. Full results of UFC Fight Night 222 include: Sergei Pavlovich def. Curtis Blaydes has opened up on his decision to withdraw from the UFC Sao Paulo main event against Jailton Almeida. Def: 59% TD Avg. Josh Emmett +120 -- Featherweights Raquel Pennington -160 vs. He’s not sure why the former UFC light heavyweight champ — and soon to be heavyweight contender — is so mad. UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes has a 67% finishing rate in his professional career and has won five of his fights under the UFC banner via TKO. , Sept. Maybe not a lot but he'll make him work. Blaydes Apr / 22 / 2023: TKO (Punches) Marc Goddard VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 1: 3:08: win: Tai Tuivasa: UFC on ESPN 42 - Thompson vs. 3) Sergei. Curtis Blaydes And The New MMA. The UFC. And his reasoning is quite justified, too. Curtis Blaydes betting odds history. Blaydes is a -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100), while Pavlovich is a +140 underdog in the latest UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes wishes he could have done more against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Aspinall is the third UFC champion representing England and has looked flawless in eight UFC appearances, excluding a knee injury he suffered seconds into a fight with Curtis Blaydes. Crazy thing is Blaydes was lighting up Lewis on the feet. Curtis Blaydes, Aspinall's next challenge, knows a thing or two about danger from his two experiences with Ngannou in the octagon. With Almeida remaining below "Razor" on the ladder, and given the intrigue. - Significant Striking Accuracy Learn about Curtis Blaydes, the current UFC heavyweight champion and one of the most dominant knockout artists in MMA history. Curtis Blaydes is back on a winning streak after defeated Chris Daukaus on Saturday in the UFC on ESPN 33 main event. Shop Boxes. str Sig. Derrick Lewis from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sat. 3 at heavyweight, a spot above Blaydes, mauled Blaydes and stopped him with strikes at 3:08 of the first round. Acc. 3-ranked Sergei Pavlovich and No. Blaydes looked to extend his win streak to. Blaydes is a former All-American NJCAA Folkstyle Wrestler. Advertisement. . MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Curtis Blaydes will meet Chris Daukaus in the heavyweight contender headliner of UFC Columbus on March 26 in Ohio, sources confirmed Thursday with ESPN. Adam Milstead vs. UFC Fight Night (8/8/20) Lewis stopped Aleksei Oleinik via strikes at :21 of the second round. Fight was the first to report the news of Blaydes' withdrawal and Lewis' booking against. The UFC previously visited Mainland China for UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Curtis Blaydes 1 0 7 28 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. sendvid Sendvid - FREE VIDEO HOSTING. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. It’s well known by ppl I regularly engage with or know me from school or outside of mma that I’ve had a stutter/ speech impediment my entire life it’s got nothing to do with mma. Fight was the first to report the news of Blaydes' withdrawal and Lewis' booking against. Curtis Blaydes punches Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 266 event on September 25, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. % Head Body Leg Distance Clinch Ground. 26, 2022 KO/TKO Punch 2 0:17 loss. Alexander Volkov Greg Hardy 0 0 86 46It’s a shame Curtis Blaydes suffered an injury, but this is still an interesting fight. Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes 0 1 13 30 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. The 55-year-old said, “That’d be great for the undercard. Curtis handled the circumstances with expected class, saying that wasn't how he wanted it to go down and wishing Aspinall the best. 0 0 27 of 32 1 of 1 84% 100% 37 of 46 2 of 2 5 of 6 0 of 0 83% --- 0 0 0 0 4:52 0:00 Round 2 Curtis Blaydes . 4-ranked Curtis Blaydes are technically below Stipe Miocic on the ladder right now, Miocic also hasn’t won a fight since 2020. m. Curtis Blaydes is a professional MMA fighter with a record of 17-4-0, 1 NC and a nickname of Razor. Pavlovich hasn't seen a second round in any of his six UFC appearances. Blaydes looked to extend his win streak to. Curtis Blaydes . Sergei Pavlovich vs. After all, while No. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Blaydes has a big 9-2 advantage in the picks. Follow fight Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Blaydes live coverage, stream information, result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups preview, start date and result updates of the UFC Fight Night on. A Tom Aspinall knee injury ended the UFC Fight Night main event between the Brit and fellow heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes prematurely just 15 seconds into the bout, but the crowd at The O2. Blaydes (14-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) was on the cusp of a heavyweight title shot going into his fight with Lewis last February, but he was finished in devastating fashion and forced to. The pairing met previously. See the Replay. . Tonight Pavlovich broke his own 1st round KO streak for the most in UFC history. MORE: Join DAZN and watch Canelo vs. Subs. Blaydes and Ngannou squared off previously in April 2016, a fight won by Ngannou via TKO in the second round. A professional since 2014, Blaydes previously competed for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance. November 24, 2018: At UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. 91 m: 117 kg: Curtis Blaydes: Wrestling, Striker: 1. UFC is set to close out 2023 with a trio of events culminating in a PPV event from Las Vegas. See All Sports Games. Curtis "Razor" Blaydes (17-4-0, 1 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Chicago, Illinois and the #4th ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. Blaydes celebrates after massive KO of Daukaus, sends a message to Miocic (1:13) Curtis Blaydes is hyped after his enormous knockout of Chris Daukaus and sends a message. Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) stamped his ticket as a legitimate contender on Saturday when he scored a quick TKO of Curtis Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 222 main event at the UFC Apex. LAS VEGAS – Sergei Pavlovich has no intention of fighting again unless it’s for the UFC heavyweight title. At UFC Fight Night 185, Lewis (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) knocked out Curtis Blaydes with a violent counter uppercut at 1:26 of Round 2. He lost the fight by technical knockout 15 seconds into the first round after being rendered unable to continue due to a knee injury. Former UFC Welterweight Championship challenger Darren Till and Jack Hermansson were originally expected to headline UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Pavlovich hasn't seen a second round in any of his six UFC appearances. Curtis Blaydes had a keen eye on the UFC 295 pay-per-view earlier this month, as two of his former opponents in Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battled for. Brendan Schaub explains why Curtis Blaydes is a tough matchup for Tom Aspinall. Each fighter has a massive advantage in his. ET on ESPN+. Welcome to r/mma 's discussion of UFC Fight Night 141: Blaydes vs. com: 2022-07-23, we hope to see a rematch…the mma bout Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall gets two stars (take a look at our ranking of the Best Mma Fights of 2022). UFC/MMA odds comparison service. Chris Daukaus Derrick Lewis 0 1 10Francis Ngannou punished Curtis Blaydes with his reach Credit: GETTY. Pavlovich’s first-round finish of Curtis Blaydes in the UFC Fight Night 222 main event set a UFC record for consecutive knockout finishes. Curtis Blaydes continued: "I’m just happy I could do it in Chicago at the United Center. Curtis Blaydes (-160) In November 2018, one of a number of stellar performances for the kickboxer-turned-MMA fighter Alistair Overeem played out in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 141 in. LAS VEGAS — There is little question that Curtis Blaydes has done enough at this point in his career to have earned a shot at the UFC heavyweight title. After a rough first round, Lewis completely flattened Blaydes with a nasty uppercut, as Blaydes looked to change levels and go for a takedown. Here are the predicted outcomes for UFC. The pairing met previously. Curtis Blaydes Jim Young/Associated Press Stipe Miocic , Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou—for several years, they've been the three-man weave at the top of the heavyweight division. Curtis Blaydes is always keeping a watchful eye on the heavyweight division even as he prepares for his own upcoming fights. Curtis Lionell Blaydes (born February 18, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Curtis Blaydes doesn’t know what’s next for him, but the UFC heavyweight expects to be back inside the octagon in early 2023. "Fight on Monday, Curtis Blaydes will no longer be competing in the headliner of UFC Sao Paulo, also known as UFC Fight Night 231. Curtis Blaydes: UFC Fight Night 222 - Pavlovich vs. Blaydes from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on April 22, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. The finish came after a challenging opening nine minutes for Lewis. UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Curtis Blaydes faced a familiar type of disappointment on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 222 when he fell short in another title eliminator, this time against Sergei Pavlovich. Curtis Blaydes would definitely be interested in competing for an interim heavyweight title with reigning champion Francis Ngannou likely sidelined until 2023. Blaydes in disbelief after Aspinall's early injury (1:23) Curtis Blaydes explains his disbelief and disappointment after Tom Aspinall suffers an injury in the beginning of their fight. Ricky Simon. The knockouts just keep coming for Sergei Pavlovich – six in a row to be exact. Following a devastating. 0. 4-ranked Curtis Blaydes are technically below Stipe Miocic on the ladder right now, Miocic also hasn’t won a fight since 2020. Pavlovich’s first-round finish of Curtis Blaydes in the UFC Fight Night 222 main event set a UFC record for consecutive knockout finishes. Getty Stipe Miocic celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 241 in August 2019. UFC Fight Night 185 - Blaydes vs. Sergei Pavlovich vs. 24, 2018) UFC Fight Night 141 mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Fight Pass inside CadillacDaukaus faced Curtis Blaydes on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33. Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) Sergei saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end when he was put away by Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) in a first-round TKO. Curtis Blaydes joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. Curtis Blaydes has more than one dimension—a reality to which Chris Daukaus can now attest. Niko Price Ends in a No Contest; K. He is the current best MMA heavyweight fighter and the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world,. dos Santos, a 32-year old Francis Ngannou defeated Junior dos Santos via 1st round TKO, winning the performance of the. Probably. Sergei Pavlovich is the No. Eight years and one month into his professional MMA career, Curtis Blaydes has fought 20 times against 20 different opponents. Sergei Pavlovich continued his assent as a heavyweight contender on Saturday when he defeated Curtis Blaydes in the UFC Fight Night 222 headliner. As of July 25, 2023,. Blaydes’ last performance — a. Don't Miss Any Of UFC's Return To London For The Second Time In 2022 For UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall, Live From The O2 Arena On July 23, 2022February 20, 2021 11:15 pm ET. 6: Avg. Aspinall’s lone octagon loss came to Blaydes by TKO in July 2022, when his knee blew out just 15 seconds into the fight. Aspinall faced Curtis Blaydes on 23 July 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. 12. However, he was raised and grown-up by his parents and four of his siblings in Chicago, creating beautiful memories. To be fair, that describes a lot of opponents who have been knocked out by Derrick Lewis. According to him, it is absolutely right of Ngannou to want to earn millions in boxing. The UFC heavyweight contender has his sights set on the championship belt, but also on the UFC stats history book. Curtis Blaydes: Given his two losses to Francis Ngannou, Blaydes still has a hell of a mountain to climb if he hopes to challenge for the title for as long as Ngannou remains champion. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Marion Reneau +135 -- Women's bantamweightsZAGREB, Croatia – Francis Ngannou gave Curtis Blaydes a rather rude welcome to the big leagues. 07, 2018 U-DEC 3 5:00. View the profile of the MMA fighter Chris Curtis from USA on ESPN. 4 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 222 on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, the 30-year-old Russian (18-1) faced longtime heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes (17-4, 1 NC. Another UFC fight card will feature heavyweights in the top 15 as Curtis Blaydes faces off against Chris Daukaus on March 26. Former UFC Welterweight Championship challenger Darren Till and Jack Hermansson were originally expected to headline UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs.