Fighter vs. Writer: Curtis Blaydes On Why UFC Should Allow Ngannou to Box Fury; Ryan Bader Reveals 205 Days Are Likely Over

UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to help breakdown the UFC 270 main event and give his thoughts on the contract battle between Francis Ngannou and the UFC. Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader also joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight against Valentin Moldavsky and how his days at 205 pounds are likely over.

MMA Fighting · MMA Fighting

January 25, 20221h 4m

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Show Notes

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes joins the show to help breakdown the UFC 270 main event where Francis Ngannou successfully defended his title with a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane. Blaydes will gives his thoughts on Ngannou’s performance and how he was able to turn to his wrestling to beat Gane when the early knockout didn’t happen.

Blaydes will also discuss Ngannou’s ongoing battle with the UFC over his contract and the pursuit of a lucrative boxing match against heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader also joins the show this week to talk about his upcoming title defense against Valentin Moldavsky, what went wrong in his fight with Corey Anderson and how his days competing at 205 pounds are likely over.

Bader will also address a potential rematch against Fedor Emelianenko and what it would take for him to travel to Russia for that fight.