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Curtis Blaydes calls Derrick Lewis ‘predictable’: ‘He only has one punch, almost like Ngannou’

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes believes he has more tools to win at UFC Vegas 15. Known for his fierce wrestling and deadly ground and pound, ‘Razor’ wants to punish brawler Derrick Lewis with his elbows in the Octagon.

In an interview with Combate, Blaydes explained how he feels superior to Lewis as a mixed martial artist. While he acknowledges Derrick for his dangerous hands, Curtis still believes his opponent is a limited striker and compared him to a lesser version of the division’s top contender, Francis Ngannou.

“I hope to win. I hope I can secure my takedowns.