Curtis Blaydes is set to face Rizvan Kuniev at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, marking the UFC's debut in Azerbaijan. Blaydes enters the fight as a significant favorite, despite recent struggles, including knockout losses in two of his last three matches. On the other hand, Kuniev has shown resilience after a rocky start following his Contender Series win. Although his PFL debut victory was overturned due to a failed drug test, he later secured a contract with a knockout victory in his second Contender Series fight, showcasing his potential.
Blaydes has not fought since a knockout loss in an interim title bid against Tom Aspinall in July 2024 after dropping two of his last three bouts.
Kuniev earned a unanimous decision win over former champ Renan Ferreira in his PFL debut, which was overturned to a no contest after a positive drug test.
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