C. Blaydes (photo) celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc
This Saturday (20), at UFC Las Vegas 3, Curtis blaydes will have the opportunity to win yet another victory and join the group of athletes who aspire to compete for the heavyweight title (up to 120,2kg) in the future. Against the experienced Alexander Volkov, the North American will need to be cautious, but he guarantees he already has the plan to overcome his rival this weekend.
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“I think he (Volkov) will go backwards. He wants space, he wants distance, he likes to use leg attacks, high kicks. I will pressure you, I will not give you space or distance. I will put you on your heels. It's a smaller octagon, so it will be easier to press it. He misses half of his attacks, it will be easier to get into range, get to his hips and, once I take him down, I'll get to work”, declared Blaydes in an interview with 'Combate'.
Coming off three consecutive victories, Curtis now occupies a prominent place in one of the most competitive divisions in Ultimate. Performing in an arena without an audience, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the North American believes that the condition could be favorable for a new positive result, as there will be no pressure from the fans.
“It will be a little different. I think it will be a little easier, with less pressure. You won't hear the fans booing when I'm not doing what they don't want. I'm very patient, I don't rush in, so I think the absence of fans also gives me an advantage”, he concluded.
In his last performance, in January this year, Blaydes defeated the former category champion, junior gypsy, with a devastating knockout in the first round. This Saturday, the North American will reach the milestone of 17 appearances as a professional in MMA.
More experienced than his opponent, Alexander will have 39 fights in mixed martial arts. Aged 31, the Russian last played in the victory over Greg hardy, in November 2019. Volkov, today, occupies 7th place in the division ranking.
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