Blades scored a victory by technical knockout in the second round.
“I think I deserved to fight for the interim belt against Gan. This is exactly what I want. We can fight in the summer, I'm ready.
I wanted to declare myself in this fight. I know that everyone, including Dokos and his team, expected passes from me to the legs. This slows down opponents: they wait for takedowns, land less punches, and I can hit and fight. Dokos waited for the fight and moved little, but I saw an opportunity and took advantage of it.
Stipe (Miocic, - approx.) in the hall? Hey Stipe, I want to be like you. Which means I might have to beat you. But I certainly respect you. You are one of the best in the world, one of the greatest heavyweights in history,” Blades said after the fight.