Chris Curtis (fighter)

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Chris Curtis
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Chris Curtis in 2022
BornChristopher Alan Curtis [1]
(1987-07-15) July 15, 1987 (age 37)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesThe Action Man
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
TeamVision MMA (formerly) [3]
Son of Siam (until 2017) [4]
Team Quest (2015–2019) [3] [5]
Syndicate MMA (2019–present) [5]
Xtreme Couture (2019–present) [5]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [6]
Years active2009–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins31
By knockout17
By submission1
By decision13
Losses11
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision9
No contests1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christopher Alan Curtis [1] (born July 15, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former boxer. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2009, he has also competed for the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

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Early life

Curtis was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a sister and a brother. [7] Despite aspirations of becoming a lawyer, he dropped out of school in pursuit of a career in mixed martial arts. [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Curtis amassed a record of 18–5 in the North American regional circuit while capturing Welterweight Championships in CES MMA, Z Promotions and Premier MMA Championship. [9]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series and first retirement

Curtis was then invited to face Sean Lally at Dana White's Contender Series 9 on June 12, 2018. [10] He won the fight via third-round knockout but retired after he was not awarded a UFC contract. [11]

Curtis would however return to fight for the vacant Z Promotions Middleweight title against Matt Dwyer on January 21, 2019, winning the bout via majority decision. [12]

Professional Fighters League

On April 1, 2019, it was revealed that Curtis would be participating PFL 2019 season in the welterweight division. [13] He was initially set to face PFL Season 2018 Middleweight Champion Louis Taylor at PFL 1 on May 9, 2019. However, Taylor was not able to get medically cleared and had to withdraw from the season, subsequently being replaced by André Fialho. [14] Curtis won the bout via third-round knockout. [15]

In the second regular season bout Curtis faced PFL Season 2018 Welterweight Champion Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL 4 on July 11, 2019. [16] He lost the fight via unanimous decision but advanced to the playoffs. [17]

Playoffs, second and third retirement

In the quarterfinals Curtis faced Magomedkerimov in a rematch at PFL 7 on October 11, 2019. [18] Again he lost the bout via unanimous decision, was eliminated from the season and retired from the sport. [19]

However, after their bout Magomedkerimov fell ill and Curtis ended his retirement by stepping in to replace Magomedkerimov against Ray Cooper III in a semifinal bout. [19] He lost the fight via second-round knockout and retired from the sport once again. [19]

Return from retirement and other organizations

Curtis would, however, quickly return from retirement to defend his Z Promotions title in January 2020, defeating Darren Smith Jr. via corner stoppage at the end of the fourth. [20]

On April 14, 2020, it was announced that Curtis had come out of retirement and signed a multi-fight contract with ARES FC. He was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Nassourdine Imavov at ARES FC 2 on April 3, 2020. However, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to take place on October 30, 2020, before being cancelled altogether. [21] [22]

Curtis was scheduled to face Austin Vanderford on November 5, 2020, at Bellator 251. [23] However, Curtis had to pull out of the bout due to a positive COVID test and was replaced by Vinicius de Jesus. [24]

Curtis faced Kyle Stewart on January 30, 2021, at XMMA 1. [25] He won the bout via TKO in the third round. [26]

After winning the next two bouts against Juan Ramon Grano Medina at iKon Fighting Federation 6 via first round TKO and Jarome Hatch at Fierce FC 15 via TKO stoppage in the third, Curtis faced Kenny Robertson on July 30, 2021, at XMMA 2. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [27]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Curtis was briefly expected to replace Deron Winn against Phil Hawes on day's notice at UFC on ESPN 26 on October 9, 2021, but Hawes ultimately declined the bout. [28] [29] Nevertheless, the bout was later rebooked to take place at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. [30] Curtis won the fight via first-round knockout. [31]

Replacing Roman Dolidze on short notice, Curtis faced Brendan Allen on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo. [32] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [33] The win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award. [34]

Curtis was then expected to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. [35] However, Curtis withdrew from the bout due to a wrist injury and was replaced by Anthony Hernandez. [36]

Curtis then faced Rodolfo Vieira at UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022. [37] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [38]

Curtis faced Jack Hermansson on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208, replacing the injured Darren Till. [39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [40]

Curtis faced Joaquin Buckley on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. [41] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [42]

Curtis faced Kelvin Gastelum on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. [43] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [44] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [45]

Curtis faced Nassourdine Imavov on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. [46] The bout ended in a no contest in the second round after an accidental clash of heads left Curtis unable to continue due to a severe cut above his eye. [47]

Curtis was scheduled to face Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023. [48] However, Curtis withdrew due to a rib injury and was replaced by Roman Kopylov. [49]

Curtis faced Marc-André Barriault on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297. [50] He won in a competitive bout by split decision. [51]

Replacing Marvin Vettori, Curtis faced Brendan Allen in a rematch on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. [52] Curtis lost the fight by split decision. [53]

Curtis was scheduled to face Kevin Holland on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307. [54] However, Curtis withdrew from the fight due to a foot fracture and was replaced by Roman Dolidze. [55] [56]

Curtis is scheduled to face Roman Kopylov on January 11, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 249. [57]

Personal life

Curtis has a son (born 2007) from a previous relationship. [7] [58] Curtis and his current spouse are expecting their first mutual child, due in October 2023. [58]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
43 matches31 wins11 losses
By knockout171
By submission11
By decision139
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss31–11 (1) Brendan Allen Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 202455:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win31–10 (1) Marc-André Barriault Decision (split) UFC 297 January 20, 202435:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NC30–10 (1) Nassourdine Imavov NC (accidental clash of heads) UFC 289 June 10, 202323:04 Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaAccidental clash of heads rendered Curtis unable to continue.
Loss30–10 Kelvin Gastelum Decision (unanimous) UFC 287 April 8, 202335:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win30–9 Joaquin Buckley KO (punches) UFC 282 December 10, 202222:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss29–9 Jack Hermansson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 202235:00 London, England
Win29–8 Rodolfo Vieira Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win28–8 Brendan Allen TKO (punches and knees) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo December 4, 202121:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win27–8 Phil Hawes KO (punches) UFC 268 November 6, 202114:27 New York City, New York, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win26–8 Kenny Robertson Decision (unanimous)XMMA 2: Saunders vs. NijemJuly 30, 202135:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win25–8Jarome HatchTKO (punches)Fierce FC 15May 14, 202131:30 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesLight Heavyweight bout.
Win24–8Juan Ramon Grano MedinaTKO (punches)iKon Fighting Federation 6April 2, 202114:13 Sinaloa, Mexico
Win23–8Kyle StewartTKO (punches)XMMA 1: Vick vs. FialhoJanuary 30, 202131:41 West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win22–8Darren Smith Jr.TKO (corner stoppage)Z Promotions Fight Night 12January 25, 202045:00 Lethbridge, CanadaDefended the Z Promotions Welterweight Championship.
Loss21–8 Ray Cooper III KO (punch) PFL 7 (2019) October 11, 201920:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Loss21–7 Magomed Magomedkerimov Decision (unanimous)25:00 2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss21–6 Magomed Magomedkerimov Decision (unanimous) PFL 4 (2019) July 11, 201935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win21–5 André Fialho TKO (punches) PFL 1 (2019) May 9, 201934:17 Uniondale, New York, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win20–5 Matt Dwyer Decision (majority)Z Promotions Fight Night 9January 25, 201955:00 Lethbridge, CanadaWon the vacant Z Promotions Middleweight Championship.
Win19–5Sean LallyTKO (hook kick and punches) Dana White's Contender Series 9 June 12, 201831:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–5Jason NorwoodDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 49April 6, 201855:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesDefended the CES Welterweight Championship.
Win17–5Peter GrajcarDecision (unanimous)Z Promotions Fight Night 5September 9, 201755:00 Medicine Hat, CanadaWon the Z Promotions Welterweight Championship.
Win16–5Portland Pringle IIITKO (punches)Premier MMA Championship 3May 27, 201744:22 Covington, Kentucky, United StatesWon the vacant PMMAC Welterweight Championship.
Win15–5Will Santiago Jr.TKO (knees and punches)CES MMA 42March 31, 201721:08 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesDefended the CES Welterweight Championship.
Win14–5Leo BercierDecision (unanimous)Final Fight Championship 24June 3, 201635:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (190 lb) bout.
Loss13–5 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous)CES MMA 34April 1, 201655:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesNon-title fight; Burrell missed weight.
Win13–4Gil de FreitasTKO (submission to punches)CES MMA 32January 8, 201613:13 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesReturn to Welterweight. Won the CES Welterweight Championship.
Win12–4Amaechi OselukwueDecision (unanimous)Absolute Action MMA 44October 24, 201535:00 Highland Heights, Kentucky, United StatesCatchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win11–4Tyson TriplettTKO (submission to punches)Absolute Action MMA 42April 24, 201535:00 Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
Loss10–4 Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous)Hoosier Fight Club 21September 13, 201435:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win10–3Tiawan HowardSubmission (armbar)Coveted Fighting Championship 3June 21, 201422:37 Mentor, Ohio, United StatesCatchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win9–3Rex HarrisDecision (split)PA Cage Fight 18May 24, 201435:00 Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States
Win8–3 Ron Keslar Decision (unanimous)MMA Xtreme: Fists Will FlyAugust 24, 201335:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Loss7–3 Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous)NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9June 1, 201335:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win7–2Andrew TraceDecision (unanimous)Turf Wars Extreme Fighting: Heavy HittersOctober 8, 201135:00 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win6–2Micah BenderTKO (punches)Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 6July 30, 201120:22 North Olmsted, Ohio, United States
Loss5–2Tom GallichioSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Caged Combat: Reckless AbandonMay 20, 201132:08 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win5–1Erick JordanKO (knee)Spartan FC 6December 10, 201022:21 Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Win4–1Rob Nickerson IIIKO (knee)Absolute Action MMA 6October 16, 201010:43 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win3–1Kevin PowersTKO (punches)Universal Cage Combat: Lights, Camera, Maximum ActionOctober 8, 201011:33 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States
Win2–1 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous)Xtreme Caged Combat: Hostile IntentOctober 1, 201035:00 Feasterville, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–1Ian RammelDecision (unanimous)International Combat Events 46May 1, 201035:00 Forest Park, Ohio, United States
Loss0–1Brandon PinkstonDecision (split)RFL: Maximum ImpactJune 27, 200935:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesMiddleweight debut.

[61]

Professional boxing record

2 fights2 wins0 losses
By knockout10
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus MauldingTKO2 (4), 1:3530 December 2016 Flag of the United States.svg B.O.O.M Fitness Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael DavisUD429 January 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Highland Heights, Kentucky, US

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