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Curtis Blaydes
#7 Heavyweight

Curtis Blaydes

L1
“Razor”
19-6-0
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🇺🇸USA/Heavyweight/Age 35/Orthodox/6' 4"/80″ reach/265 lbs
Win %
76%
SLpM
4.2
Str Acc
52%
Str Def
53%
TD Avg
5.1
TD Def
35%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
65%
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At a Glance

4.2
SLpM
above average
52%
Str Acc
above average
5.1
TD Avg
top 6%
65%
Finish %
top 4%
53%
Str Def
above average
Curtis Blaydes "Razor" is a USA orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 19-6-0, the fighter carries a 76% win rate across 25 pro contests, with a 65% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (5.1 per 15 min) and a 80" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
24 fightspeak +12 · current +11

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 61 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 70 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 89 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 13 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 38 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 95 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME61ACCURACY70KO POWER89TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE13SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY38ACTIVITY95
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 52% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 53% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 47% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 35% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.18+0.76 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.76-0.42 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
5.12+3.60 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.76)Landed (4.18)
0
+1.42

Wins by Method

65%Finish
KO/TKO1165%
Submission00%
Decision635%
19 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (19)
11 KO
6 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (6)
5 KO
1 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Dec
L
KO
W
KO
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
15/34(44%)
R2
20/34(59%)
R3
44/68(65%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
65%
21%
Distance: 184Clinch: 60Ground: 41
Target
79%
Head: 225Body: 23Leg: 37

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.6
Avg Control / Fight
0:38
TD Success Rate
33%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
7 of 24
KO/TKO Losses
5
Avg Fight Duration
2.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
5-0
Fight History21 UFC + 3 pre-UFC
24 fights17W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LJosh Hokit
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Heavyweight
Opening Odds
-150/+121
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
2026-04-11
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