The list of heavyweights separating Curtis Blaydes from a title shot isn’t long and he doesn’t expect a potential newcomer to the division to ruin his aspirations of becoming UFC champion sooner rather than later.
As he prepares for his showdown with Derrick Lewis on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 15, Blaydes knows his two-time opponent Francis Ngannou is the next person in line to face reigning heavyweight king Stipe Miocic. Blaydes concedes that Ngannou deserves that opportunity but he hopes with a convincing win over Lewis that he’ll be the next person in line.