Derrick Lewis expects 'violent and bloody fight' against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Las Vegas 19

D. Lewis (photo) says he is reaching the peak of his career. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The main attraction of UFC Las Vegas 19, which takes place this Saturday (20) and features heavyweights (up to 120,2kg.) Derrick Lewis e Curtis blaydes, it will be violent and bloody. At least that's what Lewis guarantees, who says he's ready to keep the fight going and predicts how the fight will end.

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“This fight here is going to be very violent and very bloody. I can beat Curtis in the third round and that's what's going to happen. It will be a very intense battle, we both want the title shot right away and I believe I can do the job”, said Lewis, in a video released by the UFC.

According to Derrick, his hands are capable of taking down any fighter in the division. He assures that he is also reaching the peak of his career.

“What makes me dangerous is the power I have in my hands and the will to win. I don't care who my opponent is, I believe I have the tools to defeat any man. I'm arriving in one of the best shapes of my career, much faster, more agile. Now it’s my time to really prove to these guys that it won’t be easy when they face me”, concluded the fighter.

Besides Derrick Lewis e Curtis blaydes: UFC Las Vegas 19 also features a fight between the Brazilian Ketlen Scallop and the russian It's Kunitskaya in the co-main event.