Curtis Millender (born December 1, 1987)[1] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division.
During this period of his career, Millender competed exclusively for the California-based promotion, Fight Club OC.
He compiled a perfect record of 7–0 in the organization, which included a three-round split decision victory over 10-6 Dominic Waters to become the FCOC welterweight champion.
[5] Millender lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, resulting in the first professional loss of his career.
Millender made his promotional debut against Thiago Alves on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 126.
[18] Millender faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146.
As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Millender faced Sabah Homasi at Bellator 243 on August 7, 2020.
[32] Millender, as a replacement for Sadibou Sy, was scheduled to face Gleison Tibau on August 13, 2021, at PFL 7.
The bout ended in a no contest after an eye poke left Millender unable to continue.
[38] Millender rematched KB Bhullar on March 31, 2023, at Unified MMA 50, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
[45] Millender made his professional boxing debut against John Mercurio on February 17, 2022, winning via second-round knockout.
He made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Ke-ali’i Kanekoa at BYB Extreme Trigon Combat on April 27, 2023.