Date of Birth: February 18, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: [No data available]
Biography
Curtis Blaydes, born Curtis Lionell Blaydes, is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born in Naperville, Illinois, Blaydes has developed a formidable reputation for his wrestling prowess and knockout power in the octagon. He attended De La Salle Institute in Chicago, where he won a state wrestling title and amassed an impressive 44-0 record in his senior year. Blaydes continued his wrestling career at Northern Illinois University before transferring to Harper College, where he won the NJCAA National Championship as a redshirt freshman. He made his professional MMA debut in 2014 and joined the UFC in 2016, quickly becoming a top contender in the heavyweight division. Known for his relentless ground-and-pound style, Blaydes has faced and defeated some of the biggest names in the sport.
5 Interesting Facts about Curtis Blaydes
1. Curtis Blaydes holds the record for the most takedowns in a single UFC heavyweight fight with 14 against Alexander Volkov.
2. He was a two-time NJCAA National Champion in wrestling.
3. Blaydes made his UFC debut against Francis Ngannou on April 10, 2016.
4. He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cody Donovan.
5. Blaydes has earned multiple Performance of the Night bonuses during his UFC career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Curtis Blaydes
1. “I have a goal to be the best, and I train every day with that goal in mind.”
2. “Wrestling is my foundation, and it has brought me a long way in my MMA career.”
3. “I’m always looking to improve and add new tools to my arsenal.”
4. “Every fight is a chance to prove myself and show the world what I’m capable of.”
5. “I respect all my opponents, but once the cage door closes, it’s all business.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Curtis Blaydes is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Children
Curtis Blaydes has one daughter, Harlie, born in 2018.
Relevant Links
1. [Curtis Blaydes’ UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/curtis-blaydes
2. [Curtis Blaydes on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Blaydes
3. [Curtis Blaydes’ Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/razorblaydes265/
4. [Curtis Blaydes’ Sherdog Profile](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Curtis-Blaydes-170869
5. [Curtis Blaydes MMA Stats](https://www.mma-stats.com/fighter/Curtis_Blaydes
