Scott Holtzman (born September 30, 1983)[4] is an American former mixed martial artist, who most recently competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
[5] After high school, Holtzman attended Hiwassee College, where he played baseball and earned an associate degree in Business Administration.
[1][6] He transferred from Hiwassee to the University of Tennessee, where he played club hockey and earned a bachelor's degree in sociology.
He compiled an undefeated amateur record of 4–0, with his final match earning him a contract with the Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC).
[7] In his professional debut, Holtzman defeated Brandon Demastes by rear-naked choke at XFC16: High Stakes in front of a home crowd in Knoxville, Tennessee.
[8] Holtzman opened up 2013 with a win by unanimous decision against Jason Hicks in a title eliminating match at XFC 22: Crossing The Line.
On June 14, 2013, Holtzman beat Mahlow by TKO (punches) in the second round to win the XFC Lightweight Title.
[8] Holtzman quickly had the opportunity to defend his title at XFC 26: Night of Champions III, where he won by unanimous decision against Roger Carroll.
[11] Holtzman made his promotional debut against Anthony Christodoulou on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73.
[28] He won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage between the second and third round as the swelling on Ma's right eye rendered him unable to continue.