C. Blaydes at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube ufc
Last minute bomb. One of the protagonists of UFC Las Vegas 15, which takes place this Saturday (28), Curtis blaydes tested positive for Covid-19 and is out of the match against Derrick Lewis. With the absence of the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg), the main fight of the show ended up cancelled. Anthony Smith e Devin Clark take center stage on the card. The information was released by 'ESPN'.
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This weekend, Blaydes would face a confrontation that could put him even more in the spotlight in the division led by Stipe Miocic. Current number two in the rankings, Curtis would try to confirm his good form and reach his fifth consecutive victory.
Like his compatriot, Derrick has a favorable recent record. Former challenger for the category belt, the North American has three positive results in a row and, today, occupies fourth place in the division.
With the cancellation of the main fight, the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.) Anthony Smith e Devin Clark will take center stage in the event, which now has 10 fights scheduled.
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