‘The Black Beast’ Derrick Lewis will face Curtis Blaydes in a headliner at UFC Fight Night later this Saturday. Despite fighting a dangerous heavyweight, Lewis was focused on who he would like to fight next. On a virtual media day ahead of his November 28 fight, Derrick Lewis astonished UFC fans by calling out the Notorious Conor McGregor [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/]. It was quite bizarre considering that the duo fights almost three weight classes apart. He said, “There’s one guy that has been talking trash with years that I want to fight. So, Conor McGregor, he’s been calling me out so I believe I need to fight him next.” ‘The Notorious’ is undoubtedly the best trash talker in the UFC and predominantly in the combat sports world. Fans are acquainted with his banter with fellow competitors and his iconic call-outs to any and everybody from the Fight Universe. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/conor-mcgregor-15-1.jpg] But, ‘The Black Beast’ took a jibe at the promotion’s former Double Champ. He revealed that the lightweight fighter has been calling him out for a long time now and he’s fed up with it. Despite that, the fight seems unlikely and Lewis would have to be content with battling heavyweights. POST CURTIS BLAYDES, WHO’S NEXT FOR DERRICK LEWIS? Lewis believes that a win will help him earn a title shot. Though Francis Ngannou is next in line as the number one contender, ‘The Black Beast’ feels that his dream of capturing the gold is not far-fetched. Lewis has a ferocious knockout power and has cemented himself as the heavyweight division’s knockout king. He currently has a 24-7 record in his pro-MMA [https://www.espn.in/mma/fighter/_/id/2560713/derrick-lewis] career. Apart from this, he also holds the most knockouts [http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d3df1add9d9a7efb#:~:text=Derrick%20Lewis%20Record%3A%2024%2D7%2D0%20(1%20NC)&text=SLpM%3A%202.64,SApM%3A%202.09] in the Heavyweight division of the UFC (11). [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lewis-6.jpg] He will look to make it 12 when he takes on an elite wrestler in ‘Razor’ Blaydes. Do you see ‘The Black Beast’ being able to nullify ‘his opponent? READ – Derrick Lewis Has a Surprising Game Plan for UFC Fight Against Curtis Blaydes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-derrick-lewis-has-a-surprising-game-plan-for-ufc-fight-against-curtis-blaydes/] 

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Conor McGregor Net Worth 2024, Wife, Next Fight, and More Who is Conor McGregor? There&#8217;s barely any UFC fan who is not familiar with the name Conor McGregor. ConchÃºr AntÃ³in Mac GrÃ©agÃ³ir, an Irish MMA fighter, has become synonymous with the UFC, at least for an entire generation of fans. Deemed one of the highest-earning athletes in the world, the first-ever UFC two-division champion charted the Forbes No. 1 list in 2021 for his earnings both inside and outside the octagon. Apart from his fighting prowess, he is today a successful entrepreneur and very much a family man. So hereâ€™s a detailed peek into UFCâ€™s very own â€˜Notorious.â€™ Conor McGregorâ€™s early lifeÂ  McGregor was born in the year 1988 to Margaret and Tony McGregor in the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. McGregor&#8217;s mother is Margaret McGregor, and his father&#8217;s name is Tony McGregor. Apart from these two, the McGregor family also consists of the fighter&#8217;s two sisters. Erin McGregor is his oldest sister, while his second older sister is named Aoife McGregor. Erin McGregor has also appeared as a contestant in the noted celebrity dance reality show, &#8216;Dancing with the Stars&#8217;. She also works as a fitness model. On the other hand, Aoife McGregor prefers staying out of the spotlight and runs an excavation business with her husband Mark Elliott in Dublin. &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; attended Irish language schools for his education. He completed his primary schooling at Gaelscoil Scoil Mologa, in Harold&#8217;s Cross. He also got admitted toÂ  GaelcholÃ¡iste ColÃ¡iste de hÃde in Tallaght.   McGregor grew up in a rather violent neighborhood of Crumlin in Dublin. He also played football in his youth. But at the age of 12, McGregor started taking boxing lessons at the Crumlin Boxing Club to raise his confidence and defend himself in the fights he often got into. McGregor shifted to Lucan in Dublin in the year 2006. He also took up an apprenticeship as a plumber. Also, it was in Lucan where McGregor had his meeting with the former UFC fighter, Tom Egan. This meeting opened up whole new avenues before McGregor. They also started training in MMA together. Conor McGregor&#8217;s wife and children First and foremost it needs to be mentioned that Conor McGregor isn&#8217;t married as of now. The Irishman has been in a relationship with his girlfriend-turned-fiance, Dee Devlin. McGregor first met Devlin in 2008 and the two have been together ever since. However, their relationship became public post-McGregor&#8217;s UFC rise in 2013. The Dublin native also got engaged to the love of his life in the year 2020. McGregor and Devlin also have four three kids together named, Conor Jr., Croai, Rian, and their latest addition, Mack. McGregor&#8217;s son, Conor Jr. is his eldest offspring, followed by his daughter Croai. Then followed by Rian, and the youngest is Mack, born in November 2023. Conor McGregor&#8217;s net worth 2024 The 35-year-old Irishman took the UFC and the sport of MMA to a whole new level since he joined in 2013. McGregor showcased his superb in-octagon prowess to become the first-ever champ-champ of the UFC. Understandably, the UFC also didn&#8217;t limit itself financially and awarded McGregor lucrative contracts.   &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; also holds an awesome insight about how he can multiply his money with investments. He has invested in numerous businesses to date and makes some hefty amounts from there as well. As far as reports suggest, &#8216;Conor McGregor&#8217;s net worth&#8217; stands at a whopping $200M by the end of the year 2024. McGregor also receives his salary per fight, like every other UFC fighter. &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; earned his all-time highest base salary in his two last bouts against the famed lightweight, Dustin Poirier, which stood at a whopping $5M. The same bouts also earned him his biggest paydays. Also, McGregor&#8217;s total earnings from both bouts were exactly the same. &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; pocketed an insane $5,011,000 for each of the two fights. Conor McGregorâ€™s career timeline The boy who once started boxing to defend himself from bullies today rules the world of MMA. Here are some of the highlights of his decorated career: Began showing interest in MMA (April 2006) First MMA Fight (February 2007) First Professional MMA Fight (March 2009) UFC Debut (April 2013) Fastest UFC Knockout in Championship Match (Jose Aldo, December 2015) First simultaneous UFC double champion (Eddie Alvarez, November 2016) Professional Boxing Debut (August 2017) Conor McGregor: UFC record The later part of McGregor&#8217;s career saw him pick up quite a few losses. The UFC record of arguably the most noted figure in MMA currently stands at 22-6-0. His last win was against Donald Cerrone by TKO but sadly the fighter was in recovery after two consecutive losses against Dustin Poirier, with the latter leaving him with a fractured tibia that required surgical intervention.Â    The fighter has however independently announced his comeback, but we are still awaiting an official confirmation from the promotion he is contractually bound to. And as per his own revelation to The MMA Hour host Ariel Helwani, he has only two more fights left in his contract. He has further made it abundantly clear that his loyalties lie with the UFC and has denied any inclination towards free agency or otherwise.Â  Conor McGregor&#8217;s next fight â€“ Who are the possible opponents for the UFC Star Most UFC fans are aware of the fact that &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; had his last octagon outing at UFC 264. After his gruesome shinbone injury in the bout against Dustin Poirier, McGregor was sidelined for an unprecedented amount of time. There were a lot of talks about 2023 being the year of his return. Several fans had also expected the same when McGregor was elected as one of the coaches for &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; this year. As per the ritual, the two TUF coaches, McGregor and Michael Chandler were also pitted against each other for a bout that would also mark McGregor&#8217;s return to the octagon. But with &#8216;The Irishman&#8217; failing his USADA testing pool deadline, the entire bout is currently in jeopardy. McGregor and Chandler were scheduled to compete at the last PPV of 2023. Nonetheless, now that he is back at the testing pool, it seems that 2024 is really the year.Â Earlier, the UFC president Dana White sounded pretty keen to make this bout happen when he talked about exempting McGregor from the USADA. McGregor&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Eve announcement which he deemed himself as &#8220;The Greatest Comeback in Sports History,&#8221;Â has only added to the excitement of his fans. The only update we have so far is that on June 29th, 2024, &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; will be facing Michael Chandler and at a weight neither has ventured yet- 185 Lbs. Regardless, the UFC or head honcho Dana White is yet to provide any confirmation on the ordeal, and so far, no contracts have been signed. Given the lack of sufficient confirmation, Chandler has been outspoken about getting restless, and that he is not worried about fighting at a different weight.Â But, in an unpredictable sport like MMA, we will still have to wait and watch who exactly McGregor fights next. Conor McGregorâ€™s businesses and endorsements &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; is easily among the wealthiest mixed martial artists. He has huge endorsement deals and tie-ups with Monster Energy, Reebok, Beats Electronics, Burger King, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Budweiser. Additionally, McGregor has his clothing line, August McGregor, and his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. McGregor set foot into the spirits industry in September 2018 with his Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey. Initially, McGregor launched the product in the US and Ireland only. However, the success of the product had McGregor expressing his wishes to restock in the US and Ireland. via Getty McGregor also intended to introduce his whiskey into the markets of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and Canada in 2019. However, in 2021 it was reported that McGregor and his partners had sold their shares of Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey to &#8216;Proximo Siprits&#8217; for a hefty $600M. READ MORE &#8211; Conor McGregor Arrest: What Case Is the UFC Star Involved In Now? Alongside all these, McGregor also owns a chain of pubs called the Black Forge Inn. They have several outlets in some of the noted cities of this world. However, McGregor&#8217;s Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin was subjected to an attack from criminals on 12 January 2022. The hooligans threw petrol bombs targeting the pub. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. McGregor also promised a cash reward to anyone identifying the criminals Conor McGregorâ€™s UFC careerÂ  McGregor made his professional debut as a lightweight in 2008. The Irishman made waves in the European MMA scene and finally found himself in Britain&#8217;s biggest promotion, The Cage Warriors. There he set up an 8 fight winning streak. In the same time frame, he became the Cage Warriors featherweight and lightweight double champion, the first European to do so. McGregor&#8217;s journey in the UFC is nothing but a fairy tale. He finished Marcus Brimage via knockout in his debut in 2013. After defeating the famed Max Holloway in his second bout, McGregor became a household name even to the UFC audience. His further wins against Dustin Poirier and Dennis Siver made sure that his demand to fight for the UFC Featherweight Championship was answered positively. But McGregor had to take on the Interim Featherweight Champion, Chad Mendes, before his title bout against the then-injured Featherweight kingpin, Jose Aldo. McGregor got the better of Mendes with a TKO in a neck-to-neck battle in UFC 189. He crowned himself the Interim Featherweight Champion, further justifying his Featherweight title shot. &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; finally had his much-awaited Featherweight title bout against Jose Aldo at UFC 194. Most UFC fans would agree that McGregor delivered one of the most iconic performances in the history of the UFC that night. He knocked out the fan-favorite, Aldo, in just 13 seconds of the bout claiming his UFC Featherweight title. McGregor had his first UFC loss against the coveted Nate Diaz at UFC 196 when he decided to move up to the Welterweight division. Diaz landed a few clean strikes in the second round of the bout which made McGregor shoot for a double leg. However, the &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217; used his superb BJJ skills to transition it to a rear-naked choke and submitted McGregor at the 4:12 mark of the second round. But during their rematch at UFC 202, McGregor avenged his defeat. Post that, he also earned the lightweight belt by defeating then-champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. But McGregor couldn&#8217;t defend his Featherweight title successfully even once as he was stripped of it on 26 November 2016. The UFC authorities blamed it on his inactivity and announced that he had vacated the title himself. However, McGregor&#8217;s associates said that he was stripped. Conor McGregor&#8217;s Fight Against Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor&#8217;s fame in the UFC had him venturing out into other avenues as well. In June 2017, a boxing bout between McGregor and the coveted undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, was announced. The bout was expected to be the most cost-involved boxing matchup at that time. The earnings of Mayweather from the bout stood at a whopping $280M while &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; also earned a lump sum amount of $130M. via Getty However, McGregor didn&#8217;t quite have the outcome of his choice, as he was knocked out by Mayweather in the tenth round of the bout. But this bout earned him a lot of respect from the boxing community. Conor McGregorâ€™s Graphic Injury at UFC 264 Conor McGregor in his third fight against rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, had an immensely toxic buildup to the fight. One reason for the toxicity between the two is an unpaid charity pledge, which McGregor promised in their second fight at UFC 257.Â  Leading up to their fight at UFC 264, both McGregor and Poirier had one win over each other, and their fight at UFC 264 was supposed to be the tiebreaker. Ironically enough, this didnâ€™t seem to be the case, as the fight ended prematurely, with McGregor snapping his leg near the end of the very first round.Â  This led to Dustin Poirier Being termed the winner of the fight via Doctorâ€™s Stoppage. The injury has kept him out of action for over two years. However, the Irishman is finally aiming for a return in 2024. Despite the injury, McGregor has kept himself busy focusing on his outside of fighting.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s major achievements and awards Interim UFC Featherweight Championship against Chad Mendes at UFC 189, 2015 UFC Featherweight Championship against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 UFC Lightweight Championship against Eddie Alvarez via TKO, UFC 205, 2016 Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Nate Diaz (x2) First Irish-born UFC champion Third Multi-Divisional Champion in UFC History (Featherweight, Lightweight) First simultaneous multi-divisional champion in UFC history (Featherweight, Lightweight) Fastest win in a UFC Championship fight (13 seconds) vs. JosÃ© Aldo Conor McGregor&#8217;s charity works Leaving aside the controversies, McGregor has done a lot of charity work for his community. He donated $1 million to first responders following the success of his whiskey brand. Moreover, McGregor also gave away 50,000 to help the homeless people of Ireland. In May 2020, McGregor donated 1.3 million worth of PPE to Irish hospitals to fight the battle against Coronavirus. Additionally, McGregor has inspired several fans including a disabled man to turn their lives around. In April 2021, McGregor donated $500,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana. The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana is involved in the growth and care of children from vulnerable houses and communities. Conor McGregorâ€™s shoe deal Mystic Mac teamed up with Reebok as a new addition to their brand campaign for their Zig Kinetica sneaker in 2020. The fighter also appeared in a commercial entering a room laden with toys here and there, eventually morphing into one of them by harnessing the power of the shoes and defeating the rogue toys. The tagline appears- â€˜sport the unexpected.â€™Â  Conor McGregor&#8217;s house The UFC fighter, a family man, owns several houses, all worthy of a king. One is of course in his homeland, wherein he spent two million Euros for the lush The Paddocks near Straffan. The property boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and even a games room. Apart from that it faces River Liffey and even has a horse riding establishment.Â  He also owns a luxe property in Marbella, which is his holiday abode that came at a price of nearly 1.3 million Euros. A modern house that has been customized to the fighterâ€™s needs, it also offers picturesque views of the Mediterranean, only a doorstep away from the La Resina Golf Course. And of course, how can â€˜The Notoriousâ€™ skip the Sin City! The Mac Mansion sits only minutes away from the Vegas Strip, with seven bedrooms, a 50ft luxury pool, as well as its very own golf course.Â  And to nobodyâ€™s surprise, all his properties have customized gyms, and spas, that make sure McGregor can train anywhere he is.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s knockouts Hereâ€™s a list of McGregorâ€™s knockouts, starting from his latest win-Â  Against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, 2020 Against Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, 2016 Against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 Against Chad Mendes, UFC 189, 2015 Against Dennis Siver, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Silver, 2015 Against Dustin Poirier, UFC 178, 2014 Against Diego Brandao, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao, 2014 Against Marcus Brimage, UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi, 2014 How to contact Conor McGregor? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Full Name Conor Anthony McGregor  Age 35 years  Birth Place Dublin, Ireland  Nationality Irish  Religion Christianity  Parents Margaret and Tony McGregor  Siblings Erin and Aoife McGregor  Net Worth $200M  Salary $5M (highest)  Height 5&#8242; 9&#8221; (175 cm)  Weight 155lbs (Lightweight)  Division Lightweight, Featherweight, and Welterweight  Marital Status Unmarried  Wife Dee Devlin (fiance)  Children Conor Jack, Croai, Rian, Mack McGregor  MMA Record 22-6  Boxing Record 0-1  Endorsements Beats by Dre, Monster Energy, Reebok, Bud Light and more

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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Curtis Blaydes Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Weight, &amp; More</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Curtis Blaydes?Â </strong></h2>
Curtis Blaydes is one of the superstar fighters in the UFC's heavyweight division. As of July 2024, he sits at #4 heavyweight <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>. One of the most dominant fighters in the division's history, 'Razor' Blaydes, who started professionally fighting in 2014, has achieved great heights ever since.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
Born in Naperville, Illinois, Blaydes, born on the 8th of February, 1991, was brought up as a proud American. The fighter grew up with his share of challenges in a broken household, periled by divorce. While details about his mother are unknown, Blaydes has shared about his father and two brothers in several instances. Seemingly, except himself, his entire family is on the police force, notably, his father and younger brother in Chicago, and his older brother in Dallas.

[caption id="attachment_980338" align="aligncenter" width="466"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-980338" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1201975058-466x315.jpg" alt="Curtis Blaydes" width="466" height="315" /> RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 25: Curtis Blaydes prepares to fight Junior Dos Santos in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at PNC Arena on January 25, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Blaydes started his fight training while still in high school, initially starting with wrestling. During the time his parents split, the fighter had to move between places, although the fighter became unenthusiastic towards the sport, later his football coach supported him and pushed him to the glory he has earned today! Thereafter for his first competitive match, things didn't quite go in 'Razor's favor but this time his father came through as the support system and thanks to that, Blaydes is now one of the most remarkable fighters in the UFC roster.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Wife and Children</strong></h2>
Razor has a happy family with a partner and a daughter! Yes, Blaydes is engaged to Alexandria Wright his partner, and they have been together for over 7 years. Wright is a businesswoman, and CEO of a skincare brand 'Rouxled.' Although their daughter often appears in their social media posts, her name has never been disclosed as of July 2024.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Net Worth 2024Â </strong></h2>
According to various reports, Blaydes is valued at more than $1-2 million. Blaydes' earnings have only increased with each fight, and he has headlined multiple UFC Fight Night events. To date, his biggest payout has been against Alistair Overeem at UFC 225 ($195,000).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Blaydes started his UFC career in the year 2016 wherein, he was up against <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/francis-ngannou/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Francis Ngannou</a>. Unfortunately, he suffered a loss via technical knockout. After that, in just over three years in the UFC, Blaydes has picked up notable victories over the likes ofÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alistair-overeem/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alistair Overeem</a>, Mark Hunt, Junior dos Santos, andÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkov/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alexander Volkov</a>.</p>

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<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">His fight against <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derrick-lewis/" target="_self" rel="noopener">DerrickÂ </a><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derrick-lewis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LewisÂ </a>was</span> nevertheless a setback, where he suffered a brutal knockout. Thereafter, he clashed against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on September 25, 2021, at <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-266/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 266</a>, and clinched a win via unanimous decision. Seemingly on a streak, Blaydes then went on a roll and got two more consecutive wins againstÂ  Chris Daukaus, and Tom Aspinall. But sadly his streak was then stopped by Sergei Pavlovich. After a canceled bout against Jailton Almeida, the two graced the octagon for UFC 299 and Blaydes took the victory home with Hammerfists. Now on a one-streak win, Razor is set to face Tom Aspinall again for UFC 304, for the interim heavyweight glory!</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">One could compare Curtis Blaydes to the likes of <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a>. "Razor" likes to rely on his wrestling skills to dominate his opponents. However, his TKO win over former championÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/junior-dos-santos/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Junior Dos Santos</a> is proof of his incredible power on the feet.Â Be that as it may, Blaydes' game plan mostly involves rag-dolling his opponents on the ground.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Razor's current record stands at 18-4-0, with the #4th rank in the UFC heavyweight roster. The fighter has 13 wins via KO, and 5 via decision. It might also be interesting to note that all of his 4 losses are also by the way of KO. A phenom who needs extreme measures to be stopped indeed!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Four times)Â </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most takedowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division historyÂ </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most control time in UFC Heavyweight division history (1:20:06)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most top position time in UFC Heavyweight division history (1:06:00)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most takedowns in a fight in UFC Heavyweight division history (14)Â </span></li>
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<h3><strong>National Junior College Athletic Association</strong></h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NJCAA Heavyweight National Championship out of Harper College (2012)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NJCAA All-American out of Harper College (2012)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td>https://twitter.com/razorblaydes265?lang=en</td>
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<td>https://www.facebook.com/curtisrazorblaydes/</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">Curtis Blaydes</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">Razor</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">February 18, 1991</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">Naperville, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">33</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">6Â ft 4Â in</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">263Â lb</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">(Names not made public)</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">2 (Names not made public)</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">$1-2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 64.6328%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 131.335%">$700,000 USD</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">1</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">MMA fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 131.335%">Elevation Fight Team</td>
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Curtis Blaydes

Curtis Blaydes Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Weight, &amp; More Who is Curtis Blaydes?Â  Curtis Blaydes is one of the superstar fighters in the UFC&#8217;s heavyweight division. As of July 2024, he sits at #4 heavyweight rankings. One of the most dominant fighters in the division&#8217;s history, &#8216;Razor&#8217; Blaydes, who started professionally fighting in 2014, has achieved great heights ever since. Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Early LifeÂ  Born in Naperville, Illinois, Blaydes, born on the 8th of February, 1991, was brought up as a proud American. The fighter grew up with his share of challenges in a broken household, periled by divorce. While details about his mother are unknown, Blaydes has shared about his father and two brothers in several instances. Seemingly, except himself, his entire family is on the police force, notably, his father and younger brother in Chicago, and his older brother in Dallas. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA &#8211; JANUARY 25: Curtis Blaydes prepares to fight Junior Dos Santos in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at PNC Arena on January 25, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Blaydes started his fight training while still in high school, initially starting with wrestling. During the time his parents split, the fighter had to move between places, although the fighter became unenthusiastic towards the sport, later his football coach supported him and pushed him to the glory he has earned today! Thereafter for his first competitive match, things didn&#8217;t quite go in &#8216;Razor&#8217;s favor but this time his father came through as the support system and thanks to that, Blaydes is now one of the most remarkable fighters in the UFC roster. Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Wife and Children Razor has a happy family with a partner and a daughter! Yes, Blaydes is engaged to Alexandria Wright his partner, and they have been together for over 7 years. Wright is a businesswoman, and CEO of a skincare brand &#8216;Rouxled.&#8217; Although their daughter often appears in their social media posts, her name has never been disclosed as of July 2024. Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Net Worth 2024Â  According to various reports, Blaydes is valued at more than $1-2 million. Blaydes&#8217; earnings have only increased with each fight, and he has headlined multiple UFC Fight Night events. To date, his biggest payout has been against Alistair Overeem at UFC 225 ($195,000). Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Career Timeline Blaydes started his UFC career in the year 2016 wherein, he was up against Francis Ngannou. Unfortunately, he suffered a loss via technical knockout. After that, in just over three years in the UFC, Blaydes has picked up notable victories over the likes ofÂ Alistair Overeem, Mark Hunt, Junior dos Santos, andÂ Alexander Volkov.  via Imago His fight against DerrickÂ LewisÂ was nevertheless a setback, where he suffered a brutal knockout. Thereafter, he clashed against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266, and clinched a win via unanimous decision. Seemingly on a streak, Blaydes then went on a roll and got two more consecutive wins againstÂ  Chris Daukaus, and Tom Aspinall. But sadly his streak was then stopped by Sergei Pavlovich. After a canceled bout against Jailton Almeida, the two graced the octagon for UFC 299 and Blaydes took the victory home with Hammerfists. Now on a one-streak win, Razor is set to face Tom Aspinall again for UFC 304, for the interim heavyweight glory! One could compare Curtis Blaydes to the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov. &#8220;Razor&#8221; likes to rely on his wrestling skills to dominate his opponents. However, his TKO win over former championÂ Junior Dos Santos is proof of his incredible power on the feet.Â Be that as it may, Blaydes&#8217; game plan mostly involves rag-dolling his opponents on the ground. Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Career Stats and Record Razor&#8217;s current record stands at 18-4-0, with the #4th rank in the UFC heavyweight roster. The fighter has 13 wins via KO, and 5 via decision. It might also be interesting to note that all of his 4 losses are also by the way of KO. A phenom who needs extreme measures to be stopped indeed! Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Major Achievements and Awards Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Four times)Â  Most takedowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division historyÂ  Most control time in UFC Heavyweight division history (1:20:06) Most top position time in UFC Heavyweight division history (1:06:00) Most takedowns in a fight in UFC Heavyweight division history (14)Â  National Junior College Athletic Association NJCAA Heavyweight National Championship out of Harper College (2012) NJCAA All-American out of Harper College (2012) Curtis Blaydesâ€™ Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/razorblaydes265/?hl=en  Twitter https://twitter.com/razorblaydes265?lang=en  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curtisrazorblaydes/  Website NA    Personal Information:  Full Name Curtis Blaydes  Popular Name Razor  Date Of Birth February 18, 1991  Birth Place Naperville, United States  Age 33  Height 6Â ft 4Â in  Weight 263Â lb  Parents (Names not made public)  Siblings 2 (Names not made public)  Nationality USA  Ethnicity American  Net Worth $1-2 million  Salary $700,000 USD  Spouse Alexandria Wright  Relationship/Marital Status Engaged  Children 1  Profession MMA fighter  Team Elevation Fight Team  Titles NA

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: UFC Career</h2>
'The Black Beast' started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-cormier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Cormier</a>, Mark Hunt, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/junior-dos-santos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Junior dos Santos</a>.
<div class="jsx-4249843366">Lewis' legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander Volkov</a>, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/francis-ngannou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francis Ngannou</a>.</div>
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[caption id="attachment_457129" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457129" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0332_20200808102706749.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1350" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old.

Lewis currently holds a UFC record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d3df1add9d9a7efb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-9</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style</h2>
Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Achievements</h2>
Lewis holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Derrick-Lewis-59284">26-8-0, 1NC</a> (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&amp;weight_class=HW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). 'The Black Beast' is also one of the two fighters alongside <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stipe-miocic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stipe Miocic</a> to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.espn.in/mma/fighter/history/_/id/2560713/derrick-lewis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">former</a> Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023</h2>
According to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/derrick-lewis-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Lewis's net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per <a href="https://thesportslite.com/mma/derrick-lewis-net-worth-2022-ufc-salary-endorsements-houses-cars-collection-charity-etc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sportslite</a>.

In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265.

[caption id="attachment_457127" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457127" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0325_20200808102316555.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1383" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023</h2>
'The Black Beast' signed an endorsement <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/1/18051714/derrick-lewis-team-says-he-has-inked-sponsorship-deal-with-popeyes-for-ufc-230" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deal</a> with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Derrick Lewis?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebeastufc/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/thebeast_ufc?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Derrick-The-Black-Beast-Lewis-1468249886760868/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
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<td>The Black Beast</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>38</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>United States</td>
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<td>Trains At</td>
<td>4oz Fight Club</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'3"</td>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>79"</td>
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<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>43.5"</td>
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<td>Weight/ Division</td>
<td>260 lbs / Heavyweight</td>
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<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>26-11-0, 1 NC</td>
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<td> Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</td>
<td>22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)</td>
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<td>Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.5 million</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Popeyes Chicken</td>
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<td>Married</td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://idolpersona.com/ufc-star-derrick-lewiss-wife-married-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">April Davis</a></td>
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Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight rankings. Derrick Lewis: UFC Career &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of Daniel Cormier, Mark Hunt, and Junior dos Santos. Lewis&#8217; legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old. Lewis currently holds a UFC record of 17-9. Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game. Derrick Lewis: Achievements Lewis holds a stellar record of 26-8-0, 1NC (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the record for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; is also one of the two fighters alongside Stipe Miocic to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a former Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world. Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lewis&#8217;s net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per The Sportslite. In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023 &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; signed an endorsement deal with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport. How to Contact Derrick Lewis? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname The Black Beast  Age 38  Country United States  Trains At 4oz Fight Club  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Reach 79&#8243;  Leg Reach 43.5&#8243;  Weight/ Division 260 lbs / Heavyweight   MMA Record 26-11-0, 1 NC   Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)  Estimated Net Worth $1.5 million  Endorsements Popeyes Chicken  Marital Status Married  Wife Name April Davis

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