Daniel Spitz
Daniel Spitz | |
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Born |
Spokane, Washington, United States[1] | July 31, 1990
Other names | Daddy Long Legs[2] |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight | 110.5 kg (244 lb; 17 st 6 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 82 in (208 cm)[3] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Spokane, Washington, United States[2] |
Team | Sikjitsu |
Trainer | Rick Little -Coach[1] |
Years active | 2013–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 8 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
University | Washington State University[1] |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Daniel Spitz (born July 31, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist and he competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for King of the Cage.
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 after one month of training, he competed in his first amateur fight. He was instantly hooked after his fight competition and never look 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
Spitz fought all his fights in United States for Excite Fight,King of the Cage (KOTC) and Conquest of the Cage (COTC) promotions.[4] His notably win came over formar notable UFC veteran Wesley Correira[5] and he amassed a record of 5-0 prior joining the UFC.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Spitz faced Mark Godbeer, replacing Todd Duffee, on a 9-day notice,[6] on March 4, 2017, at UFC 209 in Las Vegas.[7][8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9][10]
On September 16, 2017, Spitz stepped in the octagon for his second UFC fight against Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch.[11] He won the fight via technical knockout in 24 seconds on round one.[12][13]
Spitz faced Walt Harris on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[14] He lost the fight via in second round.[15]
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.[16]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 6–2 | Walt Harris | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | June 1, 2018 | 2 | 4:59 | Utica, New York, United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Anthony Hamilton | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 1 | 0:24 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Loss | 5–1 | Mark Godbeer | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 209 | March 17, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Colton Vaughn | TKO (injury) | KOTC: Fall Out | November 17, 2016 | 1 | 0:06 | Worley, Idaho, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Wesley Correira | Decision (unanimous) | RWE: Just Scrap | April 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Trandon Benson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Conquest of the Cage 21 | March 18, 2016 | 1 | 1:26 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | David Lewis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Conquest of the Cage 21 | November 6, 2015 | 1 | 1:28 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Matt Kovacs | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ExciteFight: Summer Showdown 2 | July 18, 2015 | 1 | 3:45 | Tulalip, Washington, United States |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Daniel Spitz - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- 1 2 3 Sherdog.com. "Daniel". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "Daniel Spitz". Tapology. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- 1 2 "UFC 209 brings new talent to 265 and women's 115". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "Daniel Spitz : Official MMA Fight Record (6-1-0)". The Underground. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ MMAjunkie (2017-09-16), Daniel Spitz full post-UFC Fight Night 116 interview, retrieved 2017-10-20
- ↑ "Mark Godbeer says opponent Todd Duffee out of UFC 209 matchup". MMAjunkie. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "UFC 209's Mark Godbeer aiming to show Sikjitsu opponent the danger of 'belly punches'". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "UFC 209 results: Mark Godbeer has the gas to outlast Daniel Spitz for unanimous decision win". MMAjunkie. 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "UFC 209 recap: Woodley vs. Thompson 2". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ DNA, MMA (2017-10-20). "Daniel Spitz keert terug tijdens UFC Fight Night 116 tegen Anthony Hamilton". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ "UFC-Pittsburgh results: Daniel Spitz derails Anthony Hamilton in just 24 seconds, calls out Chase Sherman". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ↑ UFC ON FOX (2017-10-20), Daniel Spitz KOs Anthony Hamilton | UFC FIGHT NIGHT, retrieved 2017-10-20
- ↑ DNA, MMA. "Harris vs. Spitz & Brooks vs. Sandoval toegevoegd aan UFC Utica". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 131 results: Walt Harris knocks out Daniel Spitz late in second". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ↑ Episode 83: Daniel Spitz, retrieved 2017-10-20
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Daniel". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.