UFC plans fight between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis for event on November 28

C. Blaydes (left) and D. Lewis (right) face each other on November 28th. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

After maintenance of Stipe Miocic At the top of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.), at UC 252, Ultimate is negotiating the confrontation that could define a challenger for the belt in the future. The giants Curtis blaydes e Derrick Lewis They face each other in the main fight of the event that takes place on November 28th, which has no defined location. The information was released by 'MMA Fighting'.

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The confrontation, which has not yet been made official by the UFC, will put two athletes face to face in great terms in their recent records. While Blaydes has four consecutive victories, Derrick is not far behind, with three positive results in a row.

Current number two in the category led by Miocic, Curtis is only behind Francis Ngannou and the champion. With the French-Cameroonian confirmed as Stipe's next title challenger, a win would put Blaydes in prime condition for a title clash, likely in 2021.

Coming off a great victory over the experienced alexey oleynik, Lewis, today, is in fourth place in the group. Unbeaten since March last year when he was knocked out by junior gypsy, the North American managed to recover and could regain his status as a title challenger if he beats his compatriot in November.