Scott Holtzman

Last updated

Scott Holtzman
BornScott Holtzman
(1983-09-30) September 30, 1983 (age 41)
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Other namesHot Sauce
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st) [1]
Division Lightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
TeamShield Systems
MMA Lab
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ben Harrison [3]
Years active2012–2022
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision7
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Amateur record
Total4
Wins4
By knockout1
By submission3
Other information
University University of Tennessee, Hiwassee College
Website http://www.ufc.com/fighter/scott-holtzman
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Scott Holtzman (born September 30, 1983) [4] is an American former mixed martial artist, who most recently competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional from 2012 to 2022, he formerly competed for the Xtreme Fighting Championships, where he was the Lightweight Champion.

Contents

Background

Holtzman was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and spent his childhood in Fountain City. He attended Central High School, where he played football and baseball. During high school, he also played ice hockey with the Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association. [5] After high school, Holtzman attended Hiwassee College, where he played baseball and earned an associate degree in Business Administration. [1] [6] He transferred from Hiwassee to the University of Tennessee, where he played club hockey and earned a bachelor's degree in sociology. [1] In 2008–09, Holtzman enjoyed a brief stint playing for the Knoxville Ice Bears. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Holtzman began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2009. He compiled an undefeated amateur record of 4–0, with his final match earning him a contract with the Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC). [7] In his professional debut, Holtzman defeated Brandon Demastes by rear-naked choke at XFC16: High Stakes in front of a home crowd in Knoxville, Tennessee. He would decidedly win his next two fights against Matt Metts (XFC 18: Music City Mayhem) and Chris Coggins (XFC 20: High Octane) each in the first round by KO/TKO stoppage respectively. [8]

XFC Lightweight Title

Holtzman opened up 2013 with a win by unanimous decision against Jason Hicks in a title eliminating match at XFC 22: Crossing The Line. [8] After his match with Hicks, Holtzman was expected to face, then XFC Lightweight champion, Nick Newell for the Lightweight belt. In May 2013, it was reported that Newell had refused to fight Holtzman. According to XFC president, John Prisco, Newell was hoping to face former UFC fighters in order to make his claim to move up into the UFC. Prisco, however, felt that Holtzman had "earned the right" to face Newell for the title. [9] Since Newell refused to fight Holtzman, Prisco stripped Newell of his belt and paired Holtzman against John Mahlow to compete for the vacated Lightweight belt at XFC 24: Collision Course. On June 14, 2013, Holtzman beat Mahlow by TKO (punches) in the second round to win the XFC Lightweight Title. [8]

Holtzman quickly had the opportunity to defend his title at XFC 26: Night of Champions III, where he won by unanimous decision against Roger Carroll. [8] After a hiatus due in part to a lack of reputable opponents and the XFC's focus on their new international partnerships, Holtzman secured a fight outside of the XFC against George Sheppard at the Premier Fighting Championships (PFC) 9: Unstoppable. [10] Holtzman would go on to win by unanimous decision. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On August 14, 2014, Holtzman announced that he had signed a four-fight deal with the UFC. [11]

Holtzman made his promotional debut against Anthony Christodoulou on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. [8] He won the one-sided fight via submission in the third round. [12]

In his second fight for the promotion, Holtzman faced Drew Dober on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. [13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [14]

Holtzman next faced Cody Pfister on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91, [15] and won the fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Holtzman faced Josh Emmett on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22. [17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [18]

Holtzman next faced Michael McBride April 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 108. [19] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [20]

Holtzman faced Darrell Horcher on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123. [21] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [22]

On January 25, 2018, Holtzman announced that he had signed a new, four-fight deal with UFC. [23]

Holtzman faced Alan Patrick on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229. [24] He won the fight via knockout in the third round after dropping Patrick with a punch and eventually finishing the fight with elbows. [25]

Holtzman faced Nik Lentz on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1. [26] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [27]

Holtzman faced Dong Hyun Ma on August 3, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 5. [28] He won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage between the second and third round as the swelling on Ma's right eye rendered him unable to continue. [29]

Holtzman faced Jim Miller on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 167. [30] He won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. [31] The bout also earned Holtzman his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [32]

Holtzman faced Beneil Dariush on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174. [33] He lost the fight via knockout in round one. [34]

Hotzman faced Mateusz Gamrot on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. [35] He lost the bout via knockout in the second round. [36]

Hotzman faced Clay Guida on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. [37] He lost the fight via split decision and Hotzman retired after the loss. [38]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches14 wins6 losses
By knockout52
By submission20
By decision74
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–6 Clay Guida Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland December 3, 202235:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss14–5 Mateusz Gamrot KO (punches) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 202121:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–4 Beneil Dariush KO (spinning backfist) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik August 8, 202014:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (158 lb) bout; Dariush missed weight.
Win14–3 Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 202035:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win13–3 Dong Hyun Ma TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler August 3, 201925:00 Newark, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (158 lb) bout; Ma missed weight.
Loss12–3 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez February 17, 201935:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–2 Alan Patrick KO (elbows) UFC 229 October 6, 201833:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Darrell Horcher Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 201735:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win10–2 Michael McBride Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov April 22, 201735:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss9–2 Josh Emmett Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 201635:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win9–1 Cody Pfister Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker July 13, 201635:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss8–1 Drew Dober Decision (unanimous) UFC 195 January 2, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Anthony ChristodoulouSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 201532:40 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win7–0George SheppardDecision (unanimous)PFC: Premier Fighting Challenge 9April 5, 201435:00 Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Win6–0Roger CarrollDecision (unanimous) XFC 26 October 18, 201355:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesDefended the XFC Lightweight Championship.
Win5–0John MahlowTKO (punches) XFC 24 June 14, 201322:53 Tampa, Florida, United StatesWon the vacant XFC Lightweight Championship.
Win4–0Jason HicksDecision (unanimous) XFC 22 February 22, 201335:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win3–0Chris CogginsTKO (punches) XFC 20 September 28, 201214:46 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win2–0Matt MettsKO (punches) XFC 18 June 22, 201214:13 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win1–0Brandon DemastesSubmission (rear-naked choke) XFC 16 February 10, 201221:44 Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesLightweight debut.

[39]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jim Miller (fighter)</span> American mixed martial artist (born 1983)

James Andrew Miller is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he currently holds the UFC records for most bouts, most total wins, and most wins in the Lightweight division. He is the younger brother of former UFC fighter Dan Miller.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clay Guida</span> American mixed martial artist (born 1981)

Clay Guida is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the UFC competing in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Guida also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the WEC, King of the Cage, and Shooto. Guida was the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Champion.

Rafael Souza dos Anjos, also known by his initials RDA, is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2004, he is a former UFC Lightweight Champion.

King Green is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, Green is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and Junior Welterweight Champion, and in addition he has also competed in Tachi Palace Fights, Strikeforce, and Affliction.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Johnson (fighter)</span> American mixed martial arts fighter

Michael Julian Johnson is an American professional mixed martial artist. Johnson currently fights in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck, in which he was the runner-up.

Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed at Lightweight. As May 21, 2024, he is #15 in UFC featherweight rankings

Nicholas George Newell is an American mixed martial artist, who competes in the lightweight division.

Alan Patrick, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Patrick made a name for himself fighting in his home country of Brazil and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Bitetti Combat Lightweight champion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beneil Dariush</span> American mixed martial artist

Beneil Khobier Dariush is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 19, 2024, he is #9 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

Carlos Diego Ferreira Neves is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Legacy FC lightweight champion, and vacated the championship in May 2014 to sign with UFC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Islam Makhachev</span> Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. Makhachev has competed professionally since 2010, along with becoming a combat sambo world champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg. As of 7 November 2023, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

Andrew Martin Dober is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2009, he has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, and Titan Fighting Championship.

Christopher Wade is an American professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Wade has also competed in the UFC and Professional Fighters League (PFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Hooker</span> New Zealand mixed martial artist (born 1990)

Daniel Preston Hooker is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Hooker was the King in the Ring Middleweight Kickboxing Champion and WKBF X-Rules Welterweight Champion. As of 22 October 2024, he is #6 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

Timothy Johnson is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also competed for the UFC and Bellator MMA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drakkar Klose</span> American mixed martial artist

Drakkar Klose is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Kim Dong-hyun, anglicized as Dong Hyun Kim, also known as "The Maestro", is a South Korean mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC's lightweight division. At the turn of 2019, he began to use the ring name Ma Dong-hyun to better distinguish himself from fellow South Korean mixed martial artist "Stun Gun" Kim Dong-hyun.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexander Hernandez</span> American mixed martial arts fighter

Alexander Hernandez is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Kurt Holobaugh is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mateusz Gamrot</span> Polish mixed martial artist (born 1990)

Mateusz Gamrot is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gamrot is a former KSW Featherweight Champion and KSW Lightweight Champion. As of November 19, 2024, he is #8 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Scott Holtzman - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs. Saint Preux". UFC.com. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  3. ↑ @HotSauceHoltzy (August 27, 2015). ""Received my brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tonight (...)"" (Tweet). Retrieved February 17, 2019– via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
  5. ↑ Link, Dave (August 19, 2014). "Scott Holtzman's deal with UFC 'huge'". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ Fleser, Dan. "Knoxville's Scott 'Hot Sauce' Holtzman spices up XFC by winning lightweight belt" . Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Gary (August 14, 2014). "Undefeated Scott 'Hot Sauce' Holtzman signs with UFC" . Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  9. ↑ Pishna, Ken (May 10, 2013). "XFC STRIPS NICK NEWELL OF LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP; NEW XFC 24 HEADLINER ON TAP". MMA Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ Stamey, Randy (March 18, 2014). "VERSUS: Scott Holtzman vs. George Sheppard". MMA Insider. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  11. ↑ Link, Dave (August 19, 2014). "Scott Holtzman's deal with UFC 'huge'". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  12. ↑ Marrocco, Steven (August 8, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 73 results: Scott Holtzman dominates, taps Anthony Christodoulou". MMA Junkie. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  13. ↑ Staff (December 4, 2015). "Scott Holtzman replaces Erik Koch at UFC 195". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (January 2, 2016). "UFC 195 results: Drew Dober bloodies up Scott Holtzman in unanimous decision upset". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ Staff (April 21, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 91 gets Scott Holtzman vs. Cody Pfister". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  16. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (July 13, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 91 results: Scott Holtzman outstrikes, outworks Cody Pfister for unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  17. ↑ Staff (October 18, 2016). "Two fights added to UFC on FOX 22". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  18. ↑ Bren Brookhouse (December 17, 2016). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Josh Emmett battles way to decision win over game Scott Holtzman". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  19. ↑ David McKinney (March 15, 2017). "Card set for UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville, including OSP, Ortiz, "Hot Sauce"". blugrassmma.com. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  20. ↑ Steven Marrocco (April 22, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 108 results: No finish, but Scott Holtzman batters Michael McBride for easy win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  21. ↑ Mike Bohn (September 25, 2017). "Scott Holtzman vs. Darrell Horcher first bout added to UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  22. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 123 results: Scott Holtzman dominates Darrell Horcher en route to unanimous decision". MMAjunkie. December 10, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  23. ↑ Marc Raimondi (January 25, 2018). "Scott Holtzman signs four-fight extension with UFC". mmafighting.com.
  24. ↑ Staff (August 15, 2018). "Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick added to UFC 229 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  25. ↑ "UFC 229 play-by-play and live results". MMAjunkie. October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  26. ↑ Marcel Dorff (December 13, 2018). "Scott Holtzman meets Nik Lentz during UFC on ESPN 1 in Phoenix". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  27. ↑ "UFC on ESPN 1 results: Nik Lentz grind tops Scott Holtzman in gutsy battle". MMAjunkie. February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  28. ↑ Marcel Dorff (June 18, 2019). "Scott Holtzman vs. Dong Hyun Ma added to UFC on ESPN 5 event" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  29. ↑ Doherty, Dan (August 3, 2019). "UFC Newark Results: Scott Holtzman Outbrawls Dong Hyun Ma in Fight of the Night Candidate". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  30. ↑ "Scott Holtzman vs. Jim Miller added to UFC Rio Rancho". mmadna.nl. December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.(in Dutch)
  31. ↑ Anderson, Jay (February 15, 2020). "UFC Rio Rancho Results: Scott Holtzman Battles His Way Past Jim Miller". Cageside Press. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  32. 1 2 Jose Youngs (February 15, 2020). "UFC Rio Rancho bonuses: Jim Miller earns seventh Fight of the Night for war against Scott Holtzman" . Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  33. ↑ ATSteveDuncan (July 4, 2020). "Beneil Dariush vs. Scott Holtzman agregado al evento del 8 de Agosto". MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in European Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  34. ↑ Evanoff, Josh (August 8, 2020). "UFC Vegas 6 Results: Beneil Dariush Demolishes Scott Holtzman". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  35. ↑ DNA, MMA (February 27, 2021). "Scott Holtzman treft Mateusz Gamrot tijdens UFC evenement op 10 april". MMA DNA. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  36. ↑ Anderson, Jay (April 10, 2021). "UFC Vegas 23 Results: Mateusz Gamrot Gets First UFC Win in Style, KO's Scott Holtzman". Cageside Press. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  37. ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (August 25, 2022). "Clay Guida books 60th pro fight against Scott Holtzman at Dec. 3 UFC event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  38. ↑ Doherty, Dan (December 3, 2022). "UFC Orlando: Clay Guida Grinds to Victory, Scott Holtzman Retires". Cageside Press. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  39. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Scott". Sherdog. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.