Chris Daukaus Releases Statement Following UFC on ESPN 33, Blaydes Encourages Move to 205 Pounds

Chris Daukaus is trying to focus on the positive following his second consecutive defeat in the Octagon.

The Philadelphia police officer released a brief statement via Twitter in the aftermath of UFC on ESPN 33, where he fell to Curtis Blaydes via technical knockout 17 seconds into Round 2 of their headlining heavyweight bout at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, this past Saturday.

“There’s always negativity from people after a loss, often we linger too long on that,” Daukaus said. “I’m very appreciative for the people who have not done that and who have reached out with positivity. You guys are the best, especially @Boogerbeard1@MacMallyMMA thank you.”

There’s always negativity from people after a loss, often we linger too long on that. I’m very appreciative for the people who have not done that and who have reached out with positivity. You guys are the best, especially @Boogerbeard1 @MacMallyMMA thank you.

— Chris Daukaus (@ChrisDaukausMMA) March 27, 2022

The ex-Cage Fury Fighting Championships competitor began his Octagon tenure with four consecutive KO/TKO triumphs, but has since been finished by Blaydes and Derrick Lewis in back-to-back outings. At Saturday’s post-fight press conference, Blaydes suggested that Daukaus move to 205 pounds.

“I think honestly, no shade, he should probably drop down to light heavyweight,” Blaydes said. “Not everyone’s a heavyweight. It’s OK. Just because you weight 245 does not mean you’re a heavyweight. I think he should drop down.”