It's always good to learn lessons, especially when you win and learn a lesson. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
I learned early on that when you compete, sometimes emotions are good, but I never used emotion when I wrestled and I… — 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
It's good to live with other guys who are doing exactly what you're doing. — 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 was 6-1, 230 pounds as a freshman. It wasn't good weight. I was a pudge. Chunky. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
My hands are good, but I've been wrestling since I was 14 years old. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It's always good to learn lessons, especially when you win and learn a lesson. — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image