Blaydes came to the UFC in early 2016 as an undefeated prospect .
Blaydes was immediately paired with Francis Ngannou ( 10 - 1 MMA , 5 - 0 UFC ) at this past April 's UFC Fight Night 86 .
Blaydes came to the UFC in early 2016 as an undefeated prospect , and he was immediately paired with Francis Ngannou ( 10 - 1 MMA , 5 - 0 UFC ) at this past April 's UFC Fight Night 86 .