7 fighters Brock Lesnar should face on UFC return

#6 Curtis Blaydes

Curtis Blaydes

When one thinks of promising, up and coming talent from the heavyweight directory, one thinks of none other than Curtis 'Razor' Blaydes. Currently ranked number four in the UFC's 265-pound rankings, Blaydes has displayed an impressive skill set ever since his maiden victory with the promotion against Cody East on October 1st, 2016.

Curtis Blaydes began his journey into the grand Coliseum of combat sports as a wrestler during his senior year in college, assembling an unprecedented amateur record of 44 wins and 0 losses. Before leaving school to pursue a full-time career in mixed martial arts, Blaydes secured the NJCAA National Championship as a red sophomore, thereby solidifying his 'A' game in wrestling.

Renowned for his obliterating takedowns, Curtis Blaydes first caught the attention of many during his UFC 221 co-main event against Mark Hunt. After being starched on multiple occasions, thanks to Hunt's undeniably competent striking prowess, Blaydes took matters to the ground by landing successive takedowns that eventually saw him as the winner via unanimous decision.

In the case of Brock Lesnar's return to the UFC, it will be interesting to see him go against a superior wrestler in the sport, such as Curtis Blaydes. Both these fighters have had immense success in taking their opponents to the ground before beating them into a pulp, and this could be where equal forces collide.