Chris Curtis (fighter)
Chris Curtis | |
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6] | |
Years active | 2009–present |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
Losses | 0 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 43 |
Wins | 31 |
By knockout | 17 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 13 |
Losses | 11 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 9 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Christopher Alan Curtis
Background
Curtis was born and grew up in
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.[10]
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series and first retirement
Curtis was then invited to face Sean Lally at
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.[13]
Professional Fighters League
On April 1, 2019, it was revealed that Curtis would be participating
In the second regular season bout Curtis faced
Playoffs, second and third retirement
In the quarterfinals Curtis faced Magomedkerimov in a rematch at PFL 7 on October 11, 2019.[19] Again he lost the bout via unanimous decision, was eliminated from the season and retired from the sport.[20]
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.[20] He lost the fight via second-round knockout and retired from the sport once again.[20]
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.[21]
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.[22][23]
Curtis was scheduled to face
Curtis faced Kyle Stewart on January 30, 2021, at XMMA 1.[26] He won the bout via TKO in the third round.[27]
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.[28]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Curtis was briefly expected to replace
Replacing Roman Dolidze on short notice, Curtis faced Brendan Allen on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo.[33] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[34] The win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[35]
Curtis was then expected to face Dricus Du Plessis at
Curtis then faced Rodolfo Vieira at UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022.[38] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[39]
Curtis faced
Curtis faced Joaquin Buckley on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[42] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[43]
Curtis faced Kelvin Gastelum on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[44] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[45] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[46]
Curtis faced Nassourdine Imavov on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[47] 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.[48]
Curtis was scheduled to face
Curtis faced Marc-André Barriault on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.[51] He won in a competitive bout by split decision.[52]
Replacing
Personal life
Curtis has a son (born 2007) from a previous relationship.[8][55] Curtis and his current spouse are expecting their first mutual child, due in October 2023.[55]
Championships and achievements
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Brendan Allen and Joaquin Buckley[35]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Kelvin Gastelum[46]
- CES MMA
- CES MMA Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
- Two successful title defenses
- CES MMA Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
- Z Promotions
- Z Promotions Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
- One successful title defense
- Z Promotions Middleweight Championship (one time; former)
- Z Promotions Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
- Premier MMA Championship
- PMMAC Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
- MMAjunkie.com
- 2021 Comeback Fighter of the Year[56]
Mixed martial arts record
43 matches | 31 wins | 11 losses |
By knockout | 17 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 13 | 9 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 31–11 (1) | Brendan Allen | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 | April 6, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 31–10 (1) | Marc-André Barriault | Decision (split) | UFC 297 | January 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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NC | 30–10 (1) | Nassourdine Imavov | NC (accidental clash of heads) | UFC 289 | June 10, 2023 | 2 | 3:04 | Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada
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Accidental clash of heads rendered Curtis unable to continue. |
Loss | 30–10 | Kelvin Gastelum | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 287 | April 8, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida , United States
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Fight of the Night. |
Win | 30–9 | Joaquin Buckley | KO (punches) | UFC 282 | December 10, 2022 | 2 | 2:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 29–9 | Jack Hermansson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | July 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 29–8 | Rodolfo Vieira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | June 25, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 28–8 | Brendan Allen | TKO (punches and knees) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 2 | 1:58 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Performance of the Night. |
Win | 27–8 | Phil Hawes | KO (punches) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 1 | 4:27 | New York City, New York , United States
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Return to Middleweight. |
Win | 26–8 | Kenny Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem | July 30, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 25–8 | Jarome Hatch | TKO (punches) | Fierce FC 15 | May 14, 2021 | 3 | 1:30 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 24–8 | Juan Ramon Grano Medina | TKO (punches) | iKon Fighting Federation 6 | April 2, 2021 | 1 | 4:13 | Sinaloa, Mexico | |
Win | 23–8 | Kyle Stewart | TKO (punches) | XMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho | January 30, 2021 | 3 | 1:41 | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
Win | 22–8 | Darren Smith Jr. | TKO (corner stoppage) | Z Promotions Fight Night 12 | January 25, 2020 | 4 | 5:00 | Lethbridge, Canada | Defended the Z Promotions Welterweight Championship. |
Loss | 21–8 | Ray Cooper III | KO (punch) | PFL 7 (2019) | October 11, 2019 | 2 | 0:11 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Loss | 21–7 | Magomed Magomedkerimov | Decision (unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | 2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | |||
Loss | 21–6 | Magomed Magomedkerimov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 4 (2019) | July 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 21–5 | André Fialho | TKO (punches) | PFL 1 (2019) | May 9, 2019 | 3 | 4:17 | Uniondale, New York, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
Win | 20–5 | Matt Dwyer | Decision (majority) | Z Promotions Fight Night 9 | January 25, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Lethbridge, Canada | Won the vacant Z Promotions Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 19–5 | Sean Lally | TKO (hook kick and punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 9
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June 12, 2018 | 3 | 1:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 18–5 | Jason Norwood | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 49 | April 6, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Defended the CES Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 17–5 | Peter Grajcar | Decision (unanimous) | Z Promotions Fight Night 5 | September 9, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Medicine Hat, Canada | Won the Z Promotions Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 16–5 | Portland Pringle III | TKO (punches) | Premier MMA Championship 3 | May 27, 2017 | 4 | 4:22 | Covington, Kentucky, United States | Won the vacant PMMAC Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 15–5 | Will Santiago Jr. | TKO (knees and punches) | CES MMA 42 | March 31, 2017 | 2 | 1:08 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Defended the CES Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 14–5 | Leo Bercier | Decision (unanimous) | Final Fight Championship 24 | June 3, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
Loss | 13–5 | Nah-Shon Burrell | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 34 | April 1, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Non-title fight; Burrell missed weight. |
Win | 13–4 | Gil de Freitas | TKO (submission to punches) | CES MMA 32 | January 8, 2016 | 1 | 3:13 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Return to Welterweight. Won the CES Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 12–4 | Amaechi Oselukwue | Decision (unanimous) | Absolute Action MMA 44 | October 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
Win | 11–4 | Tyson Triplett | TKO (submission to punches) | Absolute Action MMA 42 | April 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States | |
Loss | 10–4 | Belal Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 21 | September 13, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 10–3 | Tiawan Howard | Submission (armbar) | Coveted Fighting Championship 3 | June 21, 2014 | 2 | 2:37 | Mentor, Ohio, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
Win | 9–3 | Rex Harris | Decision (split) | PA Cage Fight 18 | May 24, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 8–3 | Ron Keslar | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 7–3 | Forrest Petz | Decision (unanimous) | NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9 | June 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio , United States
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Win | 7–2 | Andrew Trace | Decision (unanimous) | Turf Wars Extreme Fighting: Heavy Hitters | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Micah Bender | TKO (punches) | Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 6 | July 30, 2011 | 2 | 0:22 | North Olmsted, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 5–2 | Tom Gallichio | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Caged Combat: Reckless Abandon | May 20, 2011 | 3 | 2:08 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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Win | 5–1 | Erick Jordan | KO (knee) | Spartan FC 6 | December 10, 2010 | 2 | 2:21 | Ashland, Kentucky, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Rob Nickerson III | KO (knee) | Absolute Action MMA 6 | October 16, 2010 | 1 | 0:43 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Kevin Powers | TKO (punches) | Universal Cage Combat: Lights, Camera, Maximum Action | October 8, 2010 | 1 | 1:33 | Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 2–1 | Nah-Shon Burrell | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Caged Combat: Hostile Intent | October 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Feasterville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Ian Rammel | Decision (unanimous) | International Combat Events 46 | May 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Forest Park, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Brandon Pinkston | Decision (split) | RFL: Maximum Impact | June 27, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Middleweight debut. |
Professional boxing record
2 fights | 2 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | Marcus Maulding | TKO | 2 (4), 1:35 | 30 December 2016 | Cincinnati, Ohio , US
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1 | Win | 1–0 | Michael Davis | UD | 4 | 29 January 2016 | Highland Heights, Kentucky, US |
See also
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