UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes wanted big fights and a bigger contract. He’s got the former for sure. Curtis Blaydes (#5 HW) asked for the Reem (#2 HW) after his win over Mark Hunt (#6) in UFC 221, and seems like it's happening. Probably in UFC 225, Chicago.
The promotion today announced Blaydes (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will meet multi-promotion champ Alistair Overeem (43-16 MMA, 8-5 UFC) at UFC 225, which takes place June 9 at United Center in Chicago.
Although the official bout order has not been announced, it’s a near certainty the two will meet on the pay-per-view main card following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Blaydes was last seen in the octagon this past month at UFC 221, where he earned the biggest win of his career to date with a unanimous decision over veteran slugger Mark Hunt (13-12-1 MMA, 8-6-1 UFC). It was his fourth win in five appearances (a TKO over Adam Milstead was overturned due to a positive drug test for marijuana).
With the addition, the latest UFC 225 lineup includes:
- Carla Esparza vs. Claudia Gadelha
- Joseph Benavidez vs. Sergio Pettis
- Rashad Coulter vs. Allen Crowder
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Alistair Overeem
For more on UFC 225, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
