Scouting Report: Curtis Blaydes via LevPisarsky UFCVegas71
Ability to Return to Feet:Submissions:Limited, as he only finds himself on the bottom if he is severely fatigued.Fair. He goes for far-side wrist control that is not especially effective and still relies on being able to take opponents down again and again. Blaydes does attack the base and tries to kick out the legs, along with hooking a leg inside those of his opponents when they try to post up.Deliberate, thrown at a low rate of fire and requires an opening, as he can be tangled up easily.
Blaydes is a terrific heavyweight wrestler. He can take opponents down repeatedly with either his fast, effective double-leg shot or by chain wrestling. He especially loves to use a high-crotch single and an explosive, impressive German suplex from the clinch. Once on top, he has some top control, though he still often has to rely on taking the opponent down again and again. He has delivered finishes with ground-and-pound, especially his brutal elbows, but he picks his spots and can be tied up.
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