“I have a child. I'm not going to jeopardize her future or her quality of life to appease people who know nothing about me, who watch me for 15 to 25 minutes and then forget about me. They don't care about me or what I have going on. I'm a prize fighter, and I'm here to win prizes.”

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About Curtis Blaydes

American professional mixed martial artist

Curtis Blaydes is an American professional mixed martial artist who has competed since 2014. He fights in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and previously competed in the Resurrection Fighting Alliance. Blaydes is known for his career in heavyweight mixed martial arts, with his professional run beginning in 2014. He is ranked #6 in the Meta UFC heavyweight rankings as of October 24, 2026.

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