Blaydes wasted no time taking Kuniev to the canvas, and while the Russian rose quickly, Blaydes kept him locked up against the fence. Once separated, the two traded on the feet, Kuniev getting in some good shots before the horn.
With Blaydes unable to secure a takedown in the second round, Kuniev took advantage with his striking attack. Blaydes fired back, but it was Kuniev’s round.
The third was tough to call, with both heavyweights having their moments, but when the scores were tallied, it was Blaydes emerging with the win.
