Curtis Blaydes is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC heavyweight division, where he currently ranks number 7 as of April 2026. Nicknamed “Razor,” he turned professional in 2014 after an accomplished wrestling career that included an Illinois state title and an NJCAA National Championship. Training out of Elevation Fight Team in Lakewood, Colorado, Blaydes has compiled a 19–5 professional record with notable finishes of Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, and Chris Daukaus. This tag page collects news, fight reports, interviews, rankings updates, and career milestones related to Blaydes, including his UFC performances, title contention, and post-fight coverage across his heavyweight career.