Few fighters have been able to handle Curtis Blaydes ’ pressure. Blaydes (13-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) takes on Alexander Volkov in the headliner of the UFC’s June 20 event at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, where he will look to continue cementing his place as a top contender. It’s no secret that Blaydes, the record holder for most takedowns landed in UFC heavyweight history, will want to take this fight to the mat. Despite showing off his striking when he stopped Junior dos Santos in January, Blaydes will look to resort to his bread and butter against Volkov.
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