Curtis Blaydes

ABOUT CURTIS BLAYDES

American MMA fighter who competes in the UFC's Heavyweight Division. He is known especially for being a strong wrestler and for having previously set the record for most takedowns in a UFC Heavyweight fight with 14. His razorblaydes265 Instagram page has amassed over 220,000 followers.

He had an undefeated amateur record at 8-0 before becoming a professional in 2014.

He wrestled and played football through high school and eventually earned a full wrestling scholarship to Northern Illinois University . He won the NJCAA National Championship in 2012.

He has a daughter named Harlie from a previous relationship.

He made his UFC debut against fellow heavyweight Francis Ngannou .