CURTIS BLAYDES

Curtis Blaydes is an American heavyweight competitor representing the Elevation Fight Team. A former college wrestler, he established himself as a prominent contender within the division. Throughout his tenure, he has utilized his high-level wrestling background to set a record for the most takedowns executed by a heavyweight in organizational history. His established resume features significant triumphs over various established opponents, including Alexander Volkov, Junior dos Santos, and Alistair Overeem. Blaydes remains an orthodox fighter known for combining elite grappling skills with powerful striking.

Entering this event, the heavyweight holds a professional record of 19-6-0 with one no-contest result. His recent performances have been inconsistent, beginning with a technical knockout defeat against Sergei Pavlovich. He subsequently secured a knockout victory over Jailton Almeida, followed by a stoppage loss versus Tom Aspinall. He then earned a split-decision win against Rizvan Kuniev before dropping a unanimous decision to Josh Hokit in his most recent outing.