Curtis Blaydes vs Daniel Omielanczuk — Fight recap

Curtis Blaydes defeated Daniel Omielanczuk by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 8, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112. Blaydes controlled the striking exchanges, landing 72 significant strikes at 42 percent accuracy compared to Omielanczuk's 51 at 38 percent.

The decisive factor was cage control, where Blaydes accumulated 5:34 of dominance while Omielanczuk managed just 0:03. Neither fighter successfully executed takedowns—Blaydes went 0 of 13 while Omielanczuk attempted only one—keeping the fight standing throughout.

Blaydes' body work proved effective, connecting on 23 of 25 body strikes to maintain pressure and dictate pace. The unanimous decision victory showcased Blaydes' striking volume and positional awareness against a limited offensive output from Omielanczuk.

The win positioned Blaydes as a rising heavyweight prospect in the division's middling ranks.