Sheldon Westcott

Overview

One knockout in three UFC fights, and it came in the first round. Sheldon Westcott, a 6'1" southpaw from Edmonton, fights at welterweight with a 1-2 UFC record and 10-3-1 across all promotions. He is not a champion. His UFC run is short, and so far it is split between a pair of losses and one decisive win.

UFC Career

Westcott debuted in April 2014 and lost by KO/TKO to Elias Theodorou in round 2 at 4:41. A year later he dropped a unanimous decision to Pawel Pawlak, going the full three rounds.

Then came UFC 195 in January 2016. He stopped Edgar Garcia by KO/TKO at 3:12 of round 1. That win is the streak he carries into his next fight.

Three fights is a small sample.

Fighting Style

Westcott is a wrestling-first fighter who shoots for takedowns far more often than most. He doesn't throw much on the feet, lands less than the UFC average, and gets hit often. His striking defense is poor, which makes the standup exchanges a risk for him.

The wrestling cuts both ways. He is also taken down more than most, so grappling battles aren't a guaranteed edge. Submissions barely figure in his offense, and he rarely hunts for chokes or locks from top position.

His one UFC finish was a first-round knockout, not a grappling win. He is 1-2 in the promotion, with the other win-loss results coming by knockout and decision.

Notable Wins

• Edgar Garcia — KO/TKO, round 1, UFC 195 (2016)

Quick Facts

• Division: Welterweight
• UFC record: 1-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 10-3-1
• UFC debut: 2014
• Stance: Southpaw
• Reach: 71"
• Team: Complete Fitness & Martial Arts, St. Albert, Alberta
• Born: Edmonton, Canada