Curtis Blaydes | |
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Born | Curtis Blaydes February 18, 1991 Naperville, Illinois, United States |
Other names | Razor |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 82.5 in (210 cm) |
Fighting out of | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Team | Elevation Fight Team |
Years active | 2014 - Present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 8 |
Wins | 7 |
By knockout | 7 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Curtis Blaydes (born February 18, 1991) is an Americanmixed martial artist. He currently competes as a heavyweight in the UFC.
Blaydes made his promotional debut against Francis Ngannou on April 10, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86. He lost the fight via TKO at the conclusion of the second round due to doctor stoppage.
Blaydes next faced Cody East on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96. He won the fight via TKO in the second round, winning his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
Blaydes faced Adam Milstead on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104. After dominating action throughout the first round, Blaydes won the fight via TKO after Milstead sustained a knee injury. Subsequently, the result was changed to a No Contest after Blaydes tested positive for marijuana.
Blaydes is expected to face Daniel Omielańczuk on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213.