Curtis Blaydes has proved that he’s not just a wrestler. Blaydes (13-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) faced former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 24 in January, and showed the world that he had striking skills to back up his powerful wrestling credentials. Blaydes came out looking to exert early pressure on the former champion, but was unable to take down dos Santos in his first two takedown attempts. He then switched to his kicks and connected with some powerful efforts, while dos Santos used his jab to keep Blaydes at bay as he prevented “Razor” from taking him to canvas. In Round 2, Blaydes ramped up the aggression and countered a dos Santos uppercut with a cracking overhand right that left the Brazilian badly rocked
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UFC free fight: Curtis Blaydes showcases punching power to finish Junior dos Santos – MMA Junkie