Sheldon Westcott

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Sheldon Westcott
Born (1984-08-20) August 20, 1984 (age 39)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Fighting out of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
TeamComplete Fitness and Martial Arts
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Draws1
Amateur record
Total2
Wins2
By submission2
Other information
Website [1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sheldon Westcott (born August 10, 1985) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also known for being a contestant and finalist on The Ultimate Fighter for Team Canada.

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Mixed martial arts career

After losing his debut fight to Victor Bachmann in 2007, Wescott would go on to his next four fights, three of them were stopped in less than a minute. Sheldon was set to make his return to MFC to take on former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion Thomas Denny. [2] They fought to split draw. [3] The two would meet again at MFC 30, Wescott won via unanimous decision. [4]

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations

After going 8-1 Westcott would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia , representing Canada at middleweight. [5]

Westcott first defeated Daniel Kelly via arm-triangle in round one to advance to the semi-final. [6] Sheldon would advance to the finals after submitting Vik Grujic in the first round via guillotine choke. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Westcott made his official debut facing one of his teammates, Elias Theodorou in the middleweight finals at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. [8] He lost via TKO in the second round. [9]

Westcott was expected to face Alberto Mina on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 48. [10] However, in the days leading up to the event, Westcott pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Shinsho Anzai. [11]

Westcott returned to the cage in April 2015 and faced Pawel Pawlak at UFC Fight Night 64. [12] He lost via unanimous decision. [13]

Westcott faced Edgar García on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. [14] He won via TKO in the first round. [15]

Westcott was expected to face Alex Morono on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104. [16] However, Westcott pulled out of the fight in early January and was replaced by Niko Price. [17]

Westcott was expected to face Danny Roberts on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26. [18] However, Westcott was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons in early December and was replaced by Nordine Taleb. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches9 wins3 losses
By knockout31
By submission50
By decision12
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win9–3–1 Edgar García TKO (punches) UFC 195 January 2, 201613:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–3–1 Pawel Pawlak Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 April 11, 201535:00 Kraków, PolandReturn to Welterweight.
Loss8–2–1 Elias Theodorou TKO (punches and elbows) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy April 16, 201424:41 Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaLost The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Middleweight Tournament
Win8–1–1Aaron ShmyrSubmission (guillotine choke)Fivestar Fight League 5April 13, 201310:13 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Win7–1–1Nic Herron-WebbDecision (unanimous) AFC 17: Anarchy March 23, 201335:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win6–1–1Jay JensenSubmission (guillotine choke) AMMA 9: Ford vs. Goodall February 11, 201210:26 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win5–1–1Thomas DennyDecision (unanimous) MFC 30: Up Close & Personal June 10, 201135:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Draw4–1–1Thomas DennyDraw (split) MFC 28: Supremacy February 25, 201135:00 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Win4–1Simon MariniSubmission (guillotine choke) AMMA 4: Victory June 9, 201010:28 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win3–1Tim SmithTKO (punches) TFC 10: High Voltage May 19, 201010:29 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win2–1Kyle MillberryTKO (punches)Heat XC 1January 30, 200910:51 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win1–1Jeff KilisolskySubmission (guillotine choke) MFC 18: Famous September 28, 200813:33 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Loss0–1Victor BachmannDecision (split)King of the Cage: Brawl in the MallAugust 17, 200735:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0Vik GrujicSubmission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia April 9, 2014 (airdate)14:15 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Semi-finals.
Win1–0 Dan Kelly Submission (arm-triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia February 19, 2014 (airdate)10:56 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Elimination Round.

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