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Sherdog.com Prospect Watch: Curtis Blaydes

Related Topics: Sherdog, Harper College

Fans and promoters are always on the lookout for the next great fighter, especially in the heavyweight division. For those seeking the next potential star at 265 pounds, the search may be over.

Curtis Blaydes has emerged as one of the most promising young fighters in MMA, a beast of a man and an accomplished wrestler who has shown cat-like agility inside the cage. The 6-foot-4 prospect has finished all five of his opponents and will bring his talents to the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the first time on April 10, when he meets Francis Ngannou at UFC Fight Night “Rothwell vs.