Ranked fourth in the division, Blaydes is a 2012 NJCAA National Champion. The wrestler made his pro debut in 2014 and joined the UFC in 2016. He is 10-3 with the promotion with one no-contest, the losses coming against Francis Ngannou (twice) and Derrick Lewis. Each time Blaydes was on a win streak, the losses kept him just short of a title opportunity.
Blaydes’ last fight was a unanimous decision win against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in September.
Daukaus made his pro debut in 2013. Competing for Cage Fury FC and Ring of Combat, Daukaus joined the UFC in 2020. He is 4-1 with the promotion, his last fight a knockout loss against Lewis in December. Ranked eighth in the heavyweight division, Daukaus was also a police officer until he decided to pursue MMA as a full-time job.
Below is the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Columbus, with details on the fight matchups, start times, odds, and more.
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When is UFC Columbus: Blaydes vs. Daukaus?
Date: Saturday, March 26 Start time: 4 p. m. ET Main card: 7 p. m. ET Main event: 10:15 p. m. ET (approximately)
UFC Columbus takes place on March 26. The event starts at 4 p.m. ET with the main card beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Blaydes and Daukaus will make their way to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Columbus: Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus
TV channels/live stream: ESPN+
The prelims and the main card for UFC Columbus will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service.
Blaydes vs. Daukaus price: How much does UFC Columbus cost?
You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $69.99.
Where is UFC Columbus: Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus?
UFC Columbus will be taking place inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
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Blaydes vs. Daukaus odds for UFC Columbus
According to the FanDuel Sportsbook, Daukaus is the +290 underdog, meaning a $100 wager will result in an $290 profit. Blaydes is the -385 favorite, meaning a wager of $385 will result in a $100 profit.
In Canada, according to Sports Interaction, Daukaus is the +260 underdog while Blaydes is the -380 favorite.
Curtis Blaydes record, bio
Nationality: American Born: February 18, 1991 Height: 6-4 Reach: 80 inches Total fights: 19 Record: 15-3 with one no contest, ten wins via knockout
Chris Daukaus record, bio
Nationality: American Born: September 25, 1989 Height: 6-3 Reach: 76 inches Total fights: 16 Record: 12-4 with eleven wins via knockout
UFC Columbus: Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus fight card
Main card (7 p.m. ET)
Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus; Heavyweights Alexa Grasso vs. Joanne Wood; Flyweights Askar Askarov vs. Kai Kara-France; Flyweights Matt Brown vs. Bryan Barberena; Welterweights Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik; Heavyweights
Prelims (4 p.m. ET)
Jennifer Maia vs. Manan Fiorot; Flyweights Neil Magny vs. Max Griffin; Welterweights Marc Diakiese vs. Viacheslav Borshchev; Lightweights Sara McMann vs. Karol Rosa; Bantamweights Danaa Batgerel vs. Chris Gutierrez; Bantamweights David Dvorak vs. Matheus Nicolau; Flyweights Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Denis Tiuliulin; Middleweights Luis Saldana vs. Bruno Souza; Featherweights
