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On YouTubeMMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 24
Waldo Cortes-Acosta stuns crowd with TKO victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 324, eyes Curtis Blaydes next
Waldo Cortes-Acosta silenced any remaining doubters about his heavyweight credentials Saturday night when he turned aside former top contender Derrick Lewis with a brutal round-two TKO at UFC 324, extending his impressive winning streak and staking his claim as a legitimate threat in the promotion’s heavyweight landscape.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Potential matchups for main-event, co-main-event fighters after UFC Vegas 110
Here’s who the winners and losers could fight next.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Reveals Terrifying New Striking Power
Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall appears to have developed a brand new level of punching power ahead of his next bout this fall. After more than a year on the sidelines, Tom Aspinall returns to the world-famous Octagon this October at UFC 321, where he will face French icon Ciryl Gane.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 18
UFC Top 5 Heavyweight Out for the Rest of 2025 Due to Injury
A major setback hits the heavyweight division with one contender ruled out for 2025 The UFC heavyweight division has been building toward a marquee moment, and October 25th at UFC 321 feels like that breakthrough.
Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Jon Jones’ UFC White House Fight Hopes With a Decisive Response
It’s safe to say the heavyweight division was in disarray during Jon Jones’ reign as undisputed champion. While Jones held the top spot, Tom Aspinall was left waiting, carrying the interim title for over 550 days without ever getting his long-promised unification bout.
Thrilling Heavyweight Title Clash Announced For UFC 321
Today, UFC CEO Dana White made a huge announcement about several upcoming high-profile bouts that will take place later in 2025, including the main event for UFC 321 this October.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 27
Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones’ Retirement?
Tom Aspinall has plans to fight twice this year as we look at who he could face after Jon Jones’ retirement. Aspinall saw his hopes of the Jones fight end as the latter announced his retirement from the UFC.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 20
UFC Fight Night – Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev: Preview & Betting Tips
One of the fights on the main card of this upcoming UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan, features a classic heavyweight clash between a proven contender and a hungry up-and-comer. Curtis Blaydes (18-5) looks to rebound from a devastating first-round knockout loss to Tom Aspinall last July at UFC 304, a bout for the interim heavyweight title.
UFC Baku’s Exciting Main Card Saturday Night
UFC Baku fight week rolls on. This Saturday afternoon (North American time), the promotion kicks off its summer schedule with its first-ever trip to the capital city of Azerbaijan with the first UFC Fight Night of the summer season.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 18
UFC Heavyweights Gang Up on Jon Jones as Curtis Blaydes & Newcomer Join Fans in Blistering Attack
Ahead of his first fight in almost a year, Curtis Blaydes has offered his two cents on the Jon Jones debacle. Blaydes has endured a frustrating time in the UFC since his last fight at UFC 304 the previous July.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 17
Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Preview
Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku as we preview this upcoming fight. The event marks the first time the UFC will be in Azerbaijan, following the initial relocation from Kansas City after Hill suffered an injury.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
UFC Baku preview, start time, full fight as Jamahal Hill battles Khalil Rountree Jr.
The UFC is set to make its debut in Azerbaijan as two top Light Heavyweights will clash in the main event of their card in Baku. The main event pits two top Light Heavyweights in Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr, against one another on top of an impressive fight card.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30
Alex Pereira Feels the Heat as Dana White Ducks Major UFC Fight Reveal—Fans Go Wild
It was supposed to be an innocuous social media collaboration between the UFC and one of Europe’s biggest football teams. But much to Dana White’s dismay, the comments section has turned into a fan frenzy, as they refuse to let an ongoing saga continue without a solution.
UFC CEO Facing Pressure With Internet Petition Over Champion’s Status
Dana White, UFC CEO, has had a successful run at the top of MMA’s No. 1 promotion in the world. Some days, however, have not been without their challenges.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 25
UFC Releases Knockout Specialist Ahead of May 17 Event
As UFC Fight Night approaches on May 17, 2025, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, the event has seen its fair share of lineup changes. While the main event remains a heavyweight showdown between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev, one fighter originally set to compete will no longer be on the card.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 7
UFC 313 Preview and Prediction: Curtis Blaydes – Rizvan Kuniev
The featured prelim of UFC 313 which feature one of the best heavyweights in the promotion welcoming a promotional newcomer. Former interim title challenger Curtis “Razor” Blaydes (18-5) will take on Rizvan Kuniev (13-2-1, 1 NC).
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 17, 2024
UFC Seattle adds Curtis Blaydes – Rizvan Kuniev
The UFC is heading to Seattle, Washington on February 22nd and over the weekend, we learned of a big time heavyweight matchup that will be on the card.
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14, 2024
Curtis Blaydes to face UFC rookie Rizvan Kuniev in Seattle
Curtis Blaydes, aiming to bounce back from a loss in a bout the UFC's interim heavyweight championship, will return to action against a UFC rookie. Rizvan Kuniev, who competed in Dana White's Contender Series, will oppose Blaydes on Feb.
Former Title Challenger Curtis Blaydes Books Return vs. UFC Debutant in Seattle
Curtis Blaydes will welcome Rizvan Kuniev to the UFC. A fighter from Dagestan signed off Dana White's Contender Series, Kuniev (13-2-1) has booked his UFC debut against none other than perennial heavyweight contender Blaydes.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 24, 2024
UFC 304: Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes Fight Preview
For the first time in 11 years, an interim title will be defended in the UFC when Tom Aspinall puts his temporary belt on the line at UFC 304 against Curtis Blaydes.
UFC 304: Curtis Blaydes Claims Co-Main Event 'Doesn't Really Feel' Like Title Fight
Curtis Blaydes has given his two cents on all the hoopla surrounding the UFC Heavyweight division. UFC 304: Jon Jones Dismisses Injury in ‘Film Study’ of Aspinall vs.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 12, 2024
After UFC 299, is an interim title shot next for Curtis Blaydes?
This past Saturday night in the featured prelim of UFC 299, we saw a pivotal matchup in the heavyweight division. Curtis “Razor” Blaydes (18-4) returned to the octagon as he looked to be the first man inside the octagon to defeat top prospect Jailton Almeida (20-3).
MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 10, 2024
UFC 299: Curtis Blaydes Wins, Calls Out Interim Champ Tom Aspinall
Back in 2022, Curtis Blaydes scored a victory over Tom Aspinall. Fast-forward two years later and Aspinall holds the interim UFC heavyweight championship.
MMA News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2023
Curtis Blaydes wants shot against UFC champion Jon Jones
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes isn’t shying away from a potential fight with champion Jon Jones and believes he has the characteristics that make him the toughest matchup for the champ.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2022
UFC reportedly sets date for Jon Jones' heavyweight debut, but opponent remains unclear
The UFC has struggled in finding Jones an opponent for his heavyweight debut, but it appears we're inching closer to finally seeing him back in the Octagon.
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