Heavyweight#4 RankedACTIVE

Curtis Blaydes

19-5

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'4"

Weight

258 lbs

Reach

80"

Avg Fight Time

08:56

Gym

Dutch Style MMA/ UFC Gym Lombard IL

UFC Record

14-5-1(20 bouts)

Wins By

8 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

5 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 1R2 6R3 6R5 1

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

68%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Naperville, United States

Last Fight2025-06-21

W - Rizvan Kuniev

KO/TKOR2 2:02

Elbows to Head On Ground

Opponent Last Bout

L - Curtis BlaydesDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Cody East

UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R2 2:02

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R2 2:02

WIN

vs Chris Daukaus

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 0:17

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:17

WIN

vs Alexander Volkov

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 1:06

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:06

WIN

vs Justin Willis

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Francis Ngannou

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:45

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:45

vs Adam Milstead

UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

Overturned

Failed Drug Test by Blaydes

R2 0:59

OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Blaydes·R2 0:59

LOSS

vs Francis Ngannou

UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Eye Injury

R2 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00

LOSS

vs Derrick Lewis

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:26

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:26

LOSS

vs Sergei Pavlovich

UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:08

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:08

WIN

vs Tom Aspinall

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Knee Injury

R1 0:15

KO/TKOto Knee Injury·R1 0:15

WIN

vs Rizvan Kuniev

UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Tom Aspinall

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:00

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:00

WIN

vs Jailton Almeida

UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 0:36

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:36

WIN

vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Shamil Abdurakhimov

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head From Half Guard

R2 2:22

KO/TKOElbow to Head From Half Guard·R2 2:22

WIN

vs Alistair Overeem

UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Guard

R3 2:56

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R3 2:56

WIN

vs Mark Hunt

UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold· 2018-02-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Aleksei Oleinik

UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre· 2017-11-04

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R2 1:39

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R2 1:39

WIN

vs Daniel Omielanczuk

UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.6/min

Grappling

5.38 TD

Defense

59%

⚖️Curtis adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 49% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

23 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+64% vs div avg

65%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

61%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

43%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

39%

Uppercuts

35%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

35%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (65%). 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 (126%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 243% 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

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)

13% of KOs

Elbow to Head From Half Guard

13% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Guard

13% of KOs

Elbows to Head On Ground

13% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

13% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

13% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

13% of KOs

to Knee Injury

13% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.4) and Strike Def% (59%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (124% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

Division Rank#10 of 22

0%100%

Striking Defense

59%

Above Avg

Division Rank#4 of 22

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

38% acc52%

Clinch

81% acc15%

Ground

75% acc34%

Striking Differential+1.56/min

3.56 landed/min2.00 absorbed/min

3.56

Landed/Min

2.00

Absorbed/Min

0.17

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed635

Sig. Strikes Attempted1250

Key Insights

Curtis is active on the ground (38%).

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.8:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 34% from ground at 75% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 4.7 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

49%

Average

Division Rank#9 of 22

0%100%

TD Defense

32%

Low

Division Rank#19 of 22

0%100%

TD Success Rate

25%

Landed

Defended

Total

131

5.38

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

131

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

128

Landed

262

Attempted

49%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.38 TD/15min.

TD defense at 32% could be a vulnerability.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 34% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,270

3.26

Ratio

Absorbed

390

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

4/8

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

41.3

High

Strikes/Min

4.7

Standing %

64%

R3 vs R1 Output

124%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.26x) - elite striking efficiency.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (41.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 124% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

1:45

R2 Control

1:22

R3 Control

2:31

R1 to Final

+25%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+1.9pp

Body

+6.4pp

Leg

-8.3pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-5.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

14.2

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

6.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

42%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#16

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Absorption

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

#10

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

#16

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

#13

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3219

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 10

60% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights