Curtis Blaydes

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Blaydes has been a consistent top-10 UFC heavyweight since 2018, reaching as high as #3 in the official rankings. His wrestling credentials include an Illinois state championship and NJCAA All-American status. He has defeated five former UFC title contenders or champions (Overeem, Hunt, Volkov, Rozenstruik, Aspinall). His 17-second TKO of Chris Daukaus is one of the fastest in heavyweight history. Blaydes has earned two Performance of the Night bonuses, reflecting his ability to finish fights despite his wrestling-heavy style.

AwardsBlaydes has not won major industry awards outside of MMA. His competitive achievements include an Illinois state wrestling championship (2009) and NJCAA All-American honors (2011-2012). He has earned two UFC Performance of the Night bonuses: for his TKO of Chris Daukaus in 2022 and his TKO of Jailton Almeida in 2024. He also received a Fight of the Night bonus for his bout against Francis Ngannou at UFC 208 in 2017.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Heavyweight Rankings #3 (Peak)

UFC·2021

Achieved the highest ranking of his career in the official UFC heavyweight division rankings.

NJCAA All-American

NJCAA·2011

Recognized as one of the top junior college wrestlers in the United States while at Harper College.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Official Heavyweight Rankings

UFC·2026

Fight Matrix Heavyweight Rankings

Fight Matrix·2022

Records & Feats

Fastest knockout in a UFC main event (heavyweight)

Career Milestone·2022

TKO of Chris Daukaus in 17 seconds at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus on March 26, 2022.