Daniel Spitz Explained

Daniel Spitz should not be confused with Dan Spitz.

Daniel Spitz
Other Names:Daddy Long Legs[1]
Birth Date:31 July 1990
Birth Place:Spokane, Washington, U.S.[2]
Fighting Out Of:Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Weight Kg:110.5
Weight Class:Heavyweight
Reach:82 in[3]
Stance:Orthodox
Team:Sikjitsu
Trainer:Rick Little -Coach
Years Active:2013–2019
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:3
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Decloss:2
University:Washington State University
Sherdog:172211

Daniel Spitz (born July 31, 1990) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2013 until 2019, he competed for King of the Cage and the UFC.

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 competed in his first amateur fight after one month of training. He was instantly hooked after his fight competition and never looked back since. 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

After compiling a 5-1 amateur record,[5] Spitz fought all his fights in the United States for Excite Fight, King of the Cage (KOTC) and Conquest of the Cage (COTC) promotions.[4] His notable win came over former notable UFC veteran Wesley Correira[6] and he amassed a record of 5-0 prior to joining the UFC.[1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Spitz faced Mark Godbeer, replacing Todd Duffee, on a 9-day notice, 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 into the octagon for his second UFC fight against Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night 116.[11] He won the fight via technical knockout in 24 seconds on round one.[12]

Spitz faced Walt Harris on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[13] He lost the fight via in second round.[14]

Spitz was scheduled to face Jeff Hughes on March 9, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 4.[15] However, Spitz pulled out of the fight in February citing injury and Maurice Greene replaced him.[16]

Spitz faced promotional newcomer Tanner Boser on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18] Spitz was subsequently released from the promotion.[19]

The UFC released Spitz on February 11, 2020.[20]

Personal life

Spitz went to Washington State University and earned a degree in Psychology and a minor in businesses study.He worked full-time at Starbucks and part-time as a bouncer prior signed by UFC.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.

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|6–3|Tanner Boser|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Boston, Massachusetts, United States||- | Loss| align=center|6–2| Walt Harris| TKO (punches)| | | align=center|2| align=center|4:59| Utica, New York, United States||-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Anthony Hamilton| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:24| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 5–1| Mark Godbeer| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 209| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Colton Vaughn| TKO (injury)| KOTC: Fall Out| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:06| Worley, Idaho, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Wesley Correira| Decision (unanimous)| RWE: Just Scrap| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Hilo, Hawaii, United States||-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Trandon Benson| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Conquest of the Cage 21| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:26| Airway Heights, Washington, United States||-| Win| align=center| 2–0| David Lewis| Submission (guillotine choke)| Conquest of the Cage 21| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:28| Airway Heights, Washington, United States||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Matt Kovacs| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| ExciteFight: Summer Showdown 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:45| Tulalip, Washington, United States||-[21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. October 20, 2017.
  2. Web site: Daniel Spitz - Official UFC® Profile. www.ufc.com. en. October 20, 2017.
  3. Web site: Daniel Spitz. Tapology. October 20, 2017.
  4. News: UFC 209 brings new talent to 265 and women's 115. Bloody Elbow. October 20, 2017.
  5. Web site: Daniel Spitz ("Daddy Long Legs") | MMA Fighter Page.
  6. Web site: Daniel Spitz : Official MMA Fight Record (6-1-0). The Underground. October 20, 2017.
  7. News: Mark Godbeer says opponent Todd Duffee out of UFC 209 matchup. February 16, 2017. MMAjunkie. October 20, 2017. en-US.
  8. News: UFC 209's Mark Godbeer aiming to show Sikjitsu opponent the danger of 'belly punches'. Bloody Elbow. October 20, 2017.
  9. News: UFC 209 results: Mark Godbeer has the gas to outlast Daniel Spitz for unanimous decision win. March 5, 2017. MMAjunkie. October 20, 2017. en-US.
  10. News: UFC 209 recap: Woodley vs. Thompson 2. Los Angeles Times. October 20, 2017. en-US. 0458-3035.
  11. News: Daniel Spitz keert terug tijdens UFC Fight Night 116 tegen Anthony Hamilton. DNA. MMA. October 20, 2017. MMA DNA. October 20, 2017. en-US.
  12. News: UFC-Pittsburgh results: Daniel Spitz derails Anthony Hamilton in just 24 seconds, calls out Chase Sherman. October 20, 2017. MMAjunkie. October 20, 2017. en-US.
  13. Web site: Harris vs. Spitz & Brooks vs. Sandoval toegevoegd aan UFC Utica. DNA. MMA. mmadna.nl. February 24, 2018. en-US. February 24, 2018.
  14. News: UFC Fight Night 131 results: Walt Harris knocks out Daniel Spitz late in second. June 2, 2018. MMAjunkie. June 18, 2018. en-US.
  15. Web site: Daniel Spitz treft LFA Heavyweight Kampioen Jeff Hughes tijdens UFC Wichita. DNA. MMA. January 4, 2019. en-US. January 4, 2019.
  16. Web site: Blessuregeval zorgt voor rematch tussen Jeff Hughes en Maurice Greene tijdens UFC Wichita. DNA. MMA. February 16, 2019. en-US. February 18, 2019.
  17. Web site: Heavyweight clash between Daniel Spitz and Tanner Boser during UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston. Redactie. nl. August 9, 2018. August 9, 2019.
  18. Web site: UFC Boston Results: Tanner Boser Finally Arrives, Defeats Daniel Spitz. Anderson. Jay. October 18, 2019. Cageside Press. en-US. October 19, 2019.
  19. Web site: UFC roster update: Ben Saunders, Brandon Davis among eight fighters released. Nolan King. February 11, 2020. mmajunkie.com.
  20. Web site: Report 13 fighters cut from UFC including Ben Saunders BJPenn.com. Martin. Adam. February 11, 2020. BJPenn.com. en-US. February 12, 2020.
  21. Web site: Daniel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. October 18, 2019.