Curtis Blaydes made a thunderous leap into title contention with his third-round knockout win over Alistair Overeem at UFC 225. Having effectively won six straight fights, Blaydes afterward called for his chance at the UFC heavyweight strap to be next, however there’s one other matchup besides a title shot that the 27-year-old contender has his eyes on.
If Blaydes can’t land the winner of next month’s Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier superfight at UFC 226, he wants a second crack at the only man to best him in his MMA career.