Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Chris Curtis
32-12
1 Win Streak
Age
37
Height
5'10"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
75.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:50
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
6-4-1(11 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 3
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
4
Style
MMA
Location
Cincinnati, United States
Next Fight2026-03-14
MO
vs Myktybek Orolbai
Opponent Last Bout
W - Jack HermanssonSubmissionR2 4:12· Neck Crank From Back Control
Fight History
LOSS
RK
vs Roman Kopylov
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 4:59
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 4:59
LOSS
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RV
vs Rodolfo Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knees to Body In Clinch
R2 1:58
KO/TKOKnees to Body In Clinch·R2 1:58
WIN
MG
vs Max Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Could Not Continue
Accidental Head Butt
R2 3:04
Could Not ContinueAccidental Head Butt·R2 3:04
LOSS
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R2 2:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 2:49
WIN
PH
vs Phil Hawes
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:27
LOSS
MO
vs Myktybek Orolbai
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.0/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
43%
⭐Other
Counters
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
30%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (130%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 269% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Knees to Body In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knees to Body In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.0) and Strike Def% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (219% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc92%
Clinch
66% acc6%
Ground
74% acc1%
Striking Differential-0.21/min
5.98 landed/min6.19 absorbed/min
5.98
Landed/Min
6.19
Absorbed/Min
0.39
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed920
Sig. Strikes Attempted1809
Key Insights
Chris is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (83%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,840
1.03
Ratio
Absorbed
1,780
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
6.1
Standing %
98%
R3 vs R1 Output
219%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 219% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:04
R2 Control
0:04
R3 Control
0:03
R1 to Final
+102%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.2pp
Body
+2.5pp
Leg
-12.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
28.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
21.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
74%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3058
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 10
40% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights