I don't want to fight guys just to fight guys. I'm trying to get to the belt so whoever that is, whatever… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I do agree that Stipe would beat Jon but that would be a great fight. Jon would definitely make Stipe earn it… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I projected after I beat Alistair I thought that would be enough to propel me into a title shot and I was… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I never understand why fans get upset that I wrestle. I feel like they should take that anger and direct it at… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I don't think I've ever turned down a fight. I get an opponent, I'm like OK. With the UFC, turning down fights… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I never understood, especially in boxing, people avoid tough fights. Because eventually if you want to be the best, all your opponents… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
Most really good wrestlers, especially heavyweights, once they're finished with their collegiate careers they don't want to continue the grind. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I think a lot of people think that MMA fighters are meatheads who don't care about their bodies. They think we don't… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I'm not saying we need to make $20 million a fight but top guys like Jon Jones, Jorge, McGregor and those other… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I can strike if I have to, but I'm not going to play that game, this is heavyweight. If I was a bantamweight or… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
It's not like basketball, football or rugby, where they judge you on potential. In this sport it's about 'what have you done lately' -… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
That's one thing I love about the NFL If you can't play, they're not going to pay you. They're going to release you. They… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
I'm not a smack talker. I have a speech impediment. So if I try to talk smack and I start stuttering, that ruins the… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
It's always good to learn lessons, especially when you win and learn a lesson. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
People who think the venue actually has a factor on the outcome of the fight, I don't know what to tell you besides I… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
When I get on top of somebody, I don't have to do all the other little checks and balances guys in other weight classes… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
Contrary to popular belief, a lot of us who have speech impediments are really, really intelligent. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
That's the beauty of my game plan: it's pretty universal, regardless of my opponent's style. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share
