Blaydes compares Derrick Lewis to Ngannou and minimizes this Saturday's rival's talent: 'There's only one hit'

C. Blaydes (photo) is on a four-fight winning streak in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

One of the protagonists of UFC Las Vegas 15, which takes place this Saturday (28), in the United States, Curtis blaydes He doesn't seem worried about this weekend's commitment. Opponent of Derrick Lewis In the main fight of the event, the North American minimized his opponent's dangers and compared his rival with the dangerous Francis Ngannou.

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“He (Lewis) likes to come with everything, he likes to play heavy hands. He has nothing but a right hand and a flying knee. I have footwork, I have wrestling, I have striking, I have several paths to victory, he only has one specific one. I know he's predictable. He only has one punch, almost like (Francis) Ngannou, but without his reach”, said Curtis, in an interview with 'Combate'.

Even though he feels superior, Blaydes knows he needs to be careful against an opponent who can decide the fight with just one blow. Thinking like this, the fighter already has a strategy mapped out for the fight.

“I hope to win. I hope to get my takedowns, I hope to throw hard elbows, I hope it's difficult, but I hope to win”, he concluded.

Current number two in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), Curtis is going through a great phase in his career. Coming from four consecutive victories – one of them over junior gypsy, in January this year -, a new positive result puts the athlete in an even more prominent position for a future title fight.