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UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes expressed his honest opinion on Dana White's new venture, Power Slap League.
Curtis Blaydes, a top heavyweight competitor in the mixed martial arts world, recently expressed his strong opposition towards the Power Slap League in a candid interview with noted MMA journalist James Lynch.
Blaydes, known for his formidable striking abilities, criticized the league for promoting a form of combat that he deems as unskilled and lacking the technical demands of traditional MMA. He also expressed concerns about the safety of the fighters involved and the negative impact it may have on the sport as a whole.
When asked about his thoughts on the Power Slap League, Blaydes said:
"I actually was watching the highlights of it with my girlfriend the other day. It looks gruesome. I wouldn't do it. I won't let you hit me. There was that one clip of that guy who got hit on the face immediately swelled up. That looked pretty bad."
Watch the whole conversation here:
The Power Slap league has drawn attention ever since it launched, but only in a negative way.
Curtis Blaydes is motivated to shatter GSP's UFC record for most takedowns
American mixed martial artist Curtis 'Razor' Blaydes competes on a professional level. He now competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight category. Blaydes has been a professional since 2014 and formerly fought for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA). He is currently ranked #4 among heavyweights in the UFC as of December 6, 2022.
Curtis Blaydes desires more than just UFC gold.
The UFC heavyweight contender is aiming not just for the title belt, but also for a place in the UFC statistical history book. Blaydes aspires to shatter the UFC record for most takedowns, which is currently held by MMA legend Georges St-Pierre.During his time in the promotion, the Canadian superstar scored a total of 90 takedowns.
Blaydes revealed in a recent appearance on the MMA show The Food Truck Diaries:
“I want to break the record. I want to break GSP’s. I think he’s got 90. I want to break his record. … I’m at (62). Yeah, (I can break it). I just need to be fighting."
Check out the full episode here:
