Английская Википедия:Chris Curtis (fighter)
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Christopher Alan Curtis[1] (born July 15, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2009, he has also competed for the Professional Fighters League (PFL). As of January 23, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[2]
Background
Curtis was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a sister and a brother.[3] Despite aspirations of becoming a lawyer, he dropped out of school in pursuit of a career in mixed martial arts.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6] He won the fight via third-round knockout but retired after he was not awarded a UFC contract.[7]
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.[8]
Professional Fighters League
On April 1, 2019, it was revealed that Curtis would be participating PFL 2019 season in the welterweight division.[9] 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.[10] Curtis won the bout via third-round knockout.[11]
In the second regular season bout Curtis faced PFL Season 2018 Welterweight Champion Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL 4 on July 11, 2019.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision but advanced to the playoffs.[13]
Playoffs, second and third retirement
In the quarterfinals Curtis faced Magomedkerimov in a rematch at PFL 7 on October 11, 2019.[14] Again he lost the bout via unanimous decision, was eliminated from the season and retired from the sport.[15]
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.[15] He lost the fight via second-round knockout and retired from the sport once again.[15]
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.[16]
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.[17][18]
Curtis was scheduled to face Austin Vanderford on November 5, 2020, at Bellator 251.[19] However, Curtis had to pull out of the bout due to a positive COVID test and was replaced by Vinicius de Jesus.[20]
Curtis faced Kyle Stewart on January 30, 2021, at XMMA 1.[21] He won the bout via TKO in the third round.[22]
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.[23]
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.[24][25] Nevertheless, the bout was later rebooked to take place at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021.[26] Curtis won the fight via first-round knockout.[27]
Replacing Roman Dolidze on short notice, Curtis faced Brendan Allen on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo.[28] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[29] The win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[30]
Curtis was then expected to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022.[31] However, Curtis withdrew from the bout due to a wrist injury and was replaced by Anthony Hernandez.[32]
Curtis then faced Rodolfo Vieira at UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022.[33] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[34]
Curtis faced Jack Hermansson on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208, replacing the injured Darren Till.[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]
Curtis faced Joaquin Buckley on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[37] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[38]
Curtis faced Kelvin Gastelum on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[39] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[40] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[41]
Curtis faced Nassourdine Imavov on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[42] 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.[43]
Curtis was scheduled to face Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023.[44] However, Curtis withdrew due to a rib injury and was replaced by Roman Kopylov.[45]
Curtis faced Marc-André Barriault on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.[46] He won in a competitive bout by split decision.[47]
Personal life
Curtis has a son (born 2007) from a previous relationship.[3][48] Curtis and his current spouse are expecting their first mutual child, due in October 2023.[48]
Championships and achievements
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) Шаблон:Small[30]
- Fight of the Night (One time) Шаблон:Small[41]
- 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[49]
Mixed martial arts record
Шаблон:MMArecordbox Шаблон:MMA record start |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|31–10 (1) |Marc-André Barriault |Decision (split) |UFC 297 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |- |Шаблон:NocontestNC |align=center|Шаблон:Nowrap |Nassourdine Imavov |NC (accidental clash of heads) |UFC 289 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|3:04 |Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|30–10 |Kelvin Gastelum |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 287 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Miami, Florida, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|30–9 |Joaquin Buckley |KO (punches) |UFC 282 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|2:49 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|29–9 |Jack Hermansson |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|29–8 |Rodolfo Vieira |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|28–8 |Brendan Allen |TKO (punches and knees) |UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|1:58 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|27–8 |Phil Hawes |KO (punches) |UFC 268 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|4:27 |New York City, New York, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|26–8 |Kenny Robertson |Decision (unanimous) |XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Greenville, South Carolina, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|25–8 |Jarome Hatch |TKO (punches) |Fierce FC 15 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|1:30 |West Valley City, Utah, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|24–8 |Juan Ramon Grano Medina |TKO (punches) |iKon Fighting Federation 6 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|4:13 |Sinaloa, Mexico | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|23–8 |Kyle Stewart |TKO (punches) |XMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|1:41 |West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|22–8 |Darren Smith Jr. |TKO (corner stoppage) |Z Promotions Fight Night 12 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|4 |align=center|5:00 |Lethbridge, Canada |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|21–8 |Ray Cooper III |KO (punch) |rowspan=2|PFL 7 (2019) |rowspan=2|Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|0:11 |rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|21–7 |Magomed Magomedkerimov |Decision (unanimous) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|21–6 |Magomed Magomedkerimov |Decision (unanimous) |PFL 4 (2019) |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|21–5 |André Fialho |TKO (punches) |PFL 1 (2019) |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|4:17 |Uniondale, New York, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|20–5 |Matt Dwyer |Decision (majority) |Z Promotions Fight Night 9 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Lethbridge, Canada |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|19–5 |Sean Lally |TKO (hook kick and punches) |Dana White's Contender Series 9 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|1:37 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|18–5 |Jason Norwood |Decision (unanimous) |CES MMA 49 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|17–5 |Peter Grajcar |Decision (unanimous) |Z Promotions Fight Night 5 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Medicine Hat, Canada |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|16–5 |Portland Pringle III |TKO (punches) |Premier MMA Championship 3 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|4 |align=center|4:22 |Covington, Kentucky, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|15–5 |Will Santiago Jr. |TKO (knees and punches) |CES MMA 42 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|1:08 |Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|14–5 |Leo Bercier |Decision (unanimous) |Final Fight Championship 24 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|13–5 |Nah-Shon Burrell |Decision (unanimous) |CES MMA 34 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|13–4 |Gil de Freitas |TKO (submission to punches) |CES MMA 32 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|3:13 |Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|12–4 |Amaechi Oselukwue |Decision (unanimous) |Absolute Action MMA 44 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|11–4 |Tyson Triplett |TKO (submission to punches) |Absolute Action MMA 42 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|10–4 |Belal Muhammad |Decision (unanimous) |Hoosier Fight Club 21 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Valparaiso, Indiana, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|10–3 |Tiawan Howard |Submission (armbar) |Coveted Fighting Championship 3 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|2:37 |Mentor, Ohio, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|9–3 |Rex Harris |Decision (split) |PA Cage Fight 18 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|8–3 |Ron Keslar |Decision (unanimous) |MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly |Шаблон:Dts |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|7–3 |Forrest Petz |Decision (unanimous) |NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|7–2 |Andrew Trace |Decision (unanimous) |Turf Wars Extreme Fighting: Heavy Hitters |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Florence, Kentucky, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|6–2 |Micah Bender |TKO (punches) |Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 6 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|0:22 |North Olmsted, Ohio, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|5–2 |Tom Gallichio |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Xtreme Caged Combat: Reckless Abandon |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|2:08 |Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|5–1 |Erick Jordan |KO (knee) |Spartan FC 6 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|2:21 |Ashland, Kentucky, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|4–1 |Rob Nickerson III |KO (knee) |Absolute Action MMA 6 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|0:43 |Florence, Kentucky, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|3–1 |Kevin Powers |TKO (punches) |Universal Cage Combat: Lights, Camera, Maximum Action |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|1:33 |Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|2–1 |Nah-Shon Burrell |Decision (unanimous) |Xtreme Caged Combat: Hostile Intent |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Feasterville, Pennsylvania, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|1–1 |Ian Rammel |Decision (unanimous) |International Combat Events 46 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Forest Park, Ohio, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|0–1 |Brandon Pinkston |Decision (split) |RFL: Maximum Impact |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Hammond, Indiana, United States |Шаблон:Small |- Шаблон:End [50]
Professional boxing record
| Шаблон:Abbr | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Шаблон:Yes2Win | 2–0 | Шаблон:Flagicon Marcus Maulding | Шаблон:Abbr | 2 (4), Шаблон:Small | 30 December 2016 | Шаблон:Flagicon Шаблон:Small | |
| 1 | Шаблон:Yes2Win | 1–0 | Шаблон:Flagicon Michael Davis | Шаблон:Abbr | 4 | 29 January 2016 | Шаблон:Flagicon Шаблон:Small |
See also
References
External links
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