Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Witt vs Quinlan
Aug. 13, 2022
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
8
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 70
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 157
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 14
- Takedowns Attempted
- 31
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
Glory MMA & Fitness
Fighting style
MMA
Age
36
Height
70.00
Weight
179.50
Octagon Debut
Jun. 27, 2020
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2013
- Three wins by KO, eight by submission (7 RNC, arm triangle)
- Seven first round finishes
- Has won 11 of his last 16
UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Witt was knocked out by Josh Quinlan at 2:09 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/5/22) Witt was stopped by Phil Rowe via strikes at 2:15 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (7/31/21) Witt won a three round majority decision over Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night (3/13/21) Witt was knocked out by Matthew Semelsberger at :16 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Witt submitted Cole Williams via arm triangle choke at 2:09 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Witt was stopped by Takashi Sato via strikes at :48 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training around 2009 with my uncle, who used to be a professional kickboxer. I joined an MMA gym and lost my first fight. I wasn’t happy with losing, so I kept training more and more and just loved what I was doing.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m ranked #1 as a welterweight in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota and the Midwest. I’m also ranked #2 as a welterweight in the United States. KCFA welterweight title and defended it four times.
Do you have any heroes? I always looked up to GSP. I loved his style and mindset towards combat sports.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means validation for the work and the grind I’ve been putting in over the years. I don’t care what people think, but it shows them they were wrong. It’s means I was right in believing in myself and continuing to pursue a dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have an associate’s degree in arts (I’ve never used it)
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked for an ice company for 11 years. I started personal training four years ago and now I currently run a personal training gym.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? A few amateur titles
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Being ranked #1 in the Midwest is an accomplishment to me. I also have a pro boxing and kickboxing win on my record.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I’m a BJJ brown belt under Jason Bircher
Favorite grappling technique: Double leg
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right
