Daniel Spitz

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Daniel Spitz
Born (1990-07-31) July 31, 1990 (age 33)
Spokane, Washington, U.S. [1]
Other namesDaddy Long Legs [2]
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight110.5 kg (244 lb; 17 st 6 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach82 in (208 cm) [3]
Fighting out ofSpokane, Washington, U.S. [2]
TeamSikjitsu
TrainerRick Little -Coach [1]
Years active2013–2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
University Washington State University [1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Spitz (born July 31, 1990) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2013 until 2019, he competed for King of the Cage and the UFC.

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Background

Spitz was born in Spokane, Washington, United States. He attended Mead High School, where he starred in football as a defensive lineman and tight end. Spitz later continued playing football as an offensive lineman for Washington State University, weighing 302 lbs. at the time, and earned a degree in Psychology. After his collegiate football career was over, he transitioned to MMA as he wanted to stay physically active. He trained under Rick Little and competed in his first amateur fight after one month of training. He was instantly hooked after his fight competition and never looked back since. [1] He trains at Sikjitsu in Spokane, and his teammates are UFC fighters Michael Chiesa, Julianna Pena, and Sam Sicilia. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a 5-1 amateur record, [5] Spitz fought all his fights in the United States for Excite Fight, King of the Cage (KOTC) and Conquest of the Cage (COTC) promotions. [4] His notable win came over former notable UFC veteran Wesley Correira [6] and he amassed a record of 5-0 prior to joining the UFC. [2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Spitz faced Mark Godbeer, replacing Todd Duffee, on a 9-day notice, [7] on March 4, 2017, at UFC 209 in Las Vegas. [8] [9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [10] [11]

On September 16, 2017, Spitz stepped into the octagon for his second UFC fight against Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night 116. [12] He won the fight via technical knockout in 24 seconds on round one. [13] [14]

Spitz faced Walt Harris on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [15] He lost the fight via in second round. [16]

Spitz was scheduled to face Jeff Hughes on March 9, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 4. [17] However, Spitz pulled out of the fight in February citing injury and Maurice Greene replaced him. [18]

Spitz faced promotional newcomer Tanner Boser on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6. [19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [20] Spitz was subsequently released from the promotion. [21]

The UFC released Spitz on February 11, 2020. [22]

Personal life

Spitz went to Washington State University and earned a degree in Psychology and a minor in businesses study. [1] He worked full-time at Starbucks and part-time as a bouncer prior signed by UFC. [1] Spitz has a tight knit group of friends from his childhood he affectionately calls "The QuadPod". Spitz loves water related sport activities and he is a boxing fan. [23]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches6 wins3 losses
By knockout21
By submission30
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–3 Tanner Boser Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 201935:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss6–2 Walt Harris TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201824:59 Utica, New York, United States
Win6–1 Anthony Hamilton TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch September 16, 201710:24 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss5–1 Mark Godbeer Decision (unanimous) UFC 209 March 17, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0Colton VaughnTKO (injury)KOTC: Fall OutNovember 17, 201610:06 Worley, Idaho, United States
Win4–0 Wesley Correira Decision (unanimous)RWE: Just ScrapApril 22, 201635:00 Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win3–0Trandon BensonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Conquest of the Cage 21March 18, 201611:26 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win2–0David LewisSubmission (guillotine choke)Conquest of the Cage 21November 6, 201511:28 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win1–0Matt KovacsSubmission (arm-triangle choke)ExciteFight: Summer Showdown 2July 18, 201513:45 Tulalip, Washington, United States

[24]

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