Chris Holdsworth

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Chris Holdsworth
Born (1987-10-24) October 24, 1987 (age 36)
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Other namesHolds It Down
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Style Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Sacramento, California
Team Team Alpha Male
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2010–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins6
By submission5
By decision1
Losses0
Amateur record
Total4
Wins4
By knockout2
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chris Holdsworth (born October 24, 1987) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate .

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Background

His father was a martial artist and Vietnam War veteran, his mother is a breast cancer survivor and his grandfather was a Golden Gloves boxer.

When he was eight years old, his elder brother was shot and killed. At his brother’s funeral, his sensei posthumously awarded him his black belt in American kickboxing. Holdsworth, aged 8, told his mother he wanted to be a martial artist just like his brother so he excelled in several martial arts, especially BJJ. He was awarded his blue belt from the legendary Royce Gracie, his purple belt by Rener, Ryron and Rorion Gracie, and was awarded his brown and black belt by Marc Laimon. At age 21 he was one of the youngest BJJ black belts in the US. [2]

Amateur career

Holdsworth signed with the Tuff-N-Uff promotion in August 2009, and made his debut as an amateur against Justin Linn. He won his debut by triangle choke submission. He made a quick turnaround and faced Cameron Ramirez on September 18, 2009, and won the fight by TKO (punches). After taking a small hiatus, Holdsworth returned on February 26, 2010, facing Gor Mnatsakanyan. He won by TKO, extending his undefeated record to 3-0.

In his last amateur fight before turning pro, Holdsworth faced Anthony Gutierrez at Tuff-N-Uff: Xtreme Couture vs. Team Quest on August 6, 2010. [3] He won by armbar, and turned pro in October of that year.

Professional MMA career

Holdsworth made his professional MMA debut in October 2010. He's a member of 'Team Alpha Male' and had four fights before joining the Ultimate Fighter. He won all of them by submission.

The Ultimate Fighter

In August 2013, it was announced that Holdsworth was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate . [4]

Holdsworth faced Louis Fisette in the elimination fight to get into the house. He defeated him via arm-triangle choke in the first round. [5] [6]

Holdsworth was the second pick of Team Tate. During the first tournament fight in the house, Holdsworth faced team Rousey's #1 pick Chris Beal. Miesha Tate selected this match up because of a possible advantage when they heard that Beal probably had an injured hand. The consensus was that Beal would have the better of the striking while Holdsworth would be dominant in the ground, but Beal was dominated in the striking, even being knocked down and then submitted via guillotine choke in the first round. [7]

In the semifinals, Holdsworth faced off against Michael Wooten. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Holdsworth faced Davey Grant in the finals on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round. [9]

Holdsworth was expected to face Kang Kyung-ho on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173. [10] However, Kang pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Chico Camus. [11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Holdsworth has been absent from competitive fighting since 2014, with Holdsworth taking an indefinite hiatus from competition due to post-concussion syndrome. [12]

Personal life

Holdsworth works as a coach for Team Alpha Male. [13]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches6 wins0 losses
By submission50
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win6–0 Chico Camus Decision (unanimous) UFC 173 May 24, 201435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0 Davey Grant Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 201322:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon The Ultimate Fighter 18 Tournament. Submission of the Night.
Win4–0Tyler ShinnSubmission (triangle choke)RFA 4November 2, 201221:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win3–0Juan RivasSubmission (armbar) KOTC: Next Generation June 30, 201111:29 Highland, California, United States
Win2–0Gustavo LimonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: Legends Collide 2February 20, 201110:45 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win1–0Randy VillarrealSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Knockout 8October 9, 201012:05 Arlington, Texas, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches3 wins0 losses
By submission30
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Michael WoottenSubmission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate November 6, 2013 (airdate)13:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 18 Semifinals round
Win2–0 Chris Beal Submission (guillotine choke)September 18, 2013 (airdate)14:16 The Ultimate Fighter 18 Quarterfinals round
Win1–0Louis FisetteSubmission (arm-triangle choke)September 4, 2013 (airdate)14:09 The Ultimate Fighter 18 Elimination round

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches4 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By submission20
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0Anthony GutierrezSubmission (armbar)Tuff-N-Uff - Xtreme Couture vs. Team QuestAugust 6, 201012:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win3–0Gor MnatsakanyanTKO (punches)Tuff-N-Uff - Future Stars of MMAFebruary 26, 201012:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win2–0Cameron RamirezTKO (punches)Tuff-N-Uff - Future Stars of MMASeptember 18, 200911:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win1–0Justin LinnSubmission (triangle choke)Tuff-N-Uff - Back2BackAugust 22, 200911:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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