Travis Lutter

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Travis Lutter
Born (1973-05-12) May 12, 1973
Chamberlain, South Dakota, U.S.
Residence Fort Worth, Texas
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 75"
Fighting out of Fort Worth, Texas
Team Team Lutter [1]
Rank black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 10
By knockout 1
By submission 7
By decision 2
Losses 6
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 1
Website http://www.travislutter.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Travis "The Serial Killer" Lutter (born May 12, 1973) is an American mixed martial artist who won the The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado.

Background

Lutter was born and raised in South Dakota. He began wrestling when he was 12 years old, continuing through high school where he earned All-State honors and then also competed during his first two years attending Northern State University, where he majored in criminal justice. Lutter had originally began training in Muay Thai, before viewing an early UFC event dominated by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, Royce Gracie. Lutter then moved to Dallas, Texas and began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter


With this victory, Lutter became the challenger for Anderson Silva's Middleweight title. Lutter dedicated his victory on November 11 to the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to support wounded U.S. servicemen.[3]

Title shot

On the day of the weigh-in, one day before the February 3, 2007 bout at UFC 67, Lutter failed to make weight. He weighed-in at 187 pounds on the first attempt, and 186.5 two hours later on his second attempt. Because of his failure to meet the required 185 pounds, his match with Silva was changed to a three-round, non-title bout. This upset many fans, and he was booed upon his entrance into the octagon. Lutter would go on to lose in the second round via submission due to elbows.

After TUF

Lutter was scheduled to return to the UFC at UFC 74 on August 25, 2007 against UFC newcomer Ryan Jensen;[4] however he was forced to withdraw from the event due to a neck injury.[5] After over a year's absence from the UFC, Lutter was next matched against former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin at UFC 83. After nearly catching Franklin with an armbar in the first round, Lutter was defeated by Franklin in the second round by TKO.

After losing two consecutive bouts, Lutter was released from his UFC contract. This makes him the first Ultimate Fighter winner to be released from UFC contract.[6] He defeated Jason "The Athlete" MacDonald in the main event of Maximum Fighting Championship 22 on October 2, 2009.[7]

Lutter's next bout occurred on May 21, 2010, against Rafael Natal. This bout was part of the Moosin: God of Martial Arts show in Worcester, Massachusetts. After 2 take down attempts Lutter was noticeably tired, he lost by knockout in the first round.[8]

Personal life

Lutter is married and has a son.[9] Lutter owns and operates two martial arts training centers in Fort Worth, TX, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and mixed martial arts.[10]

Grappling credentials

  • Winner Ultimate Submission Challenge 2003
  • Competitor 2001 ADCC World Championships
  • Competitor 2000 ADCC World Championships
  • Winner 2001 National USA ADCC Qualifier
  • Winner 2000 National USA ADCC Qualifier
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Carlos Machado
  • 1st place 2001 Texas State BJJ Champion
  • 3rd place Heavyweight Purple Belt, 2000 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 3rd place Purple Belt Heavyweight, 2000 Pan-American Games
  • 1st place Heavyweight Champion 1999 Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open
  • 1st place Heavyweight and Overall Champion 1998 Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
  • 2nd place 1998 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 1st place Heavyweight Champion 1998 USA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
  • 1st place Heavyweight Champion 1997 San Antonio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–6 Rafael Natal KO (punches) Moosin: God of Martial Arts May 21, 2010 1 4:12
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–5 Jason MacDonald Decision (unanimous) MFC 22 October 2, 2009 3 5:00
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–5 Rich Franklin TKO (strikes) UFC 83 April 19, 2008 2 3:01
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–4 Anderson Silva Submission (triangle choke & elbows) UFC 67 February 3, 2007 2 2:11 Originally a title fight, but Lutter failed to make weight and was changed to a non-title match
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Patrick Cote Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale November 11, 2006 1 2:18 Won The Ultimate Fighter 4 Middleweight; Submission of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Cedric Marks Submission (armbar) IFF 1, International Freestyle Fighting 1 May 6, 2006 1 1:15
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 José Landi-Jons Submission (armbar) Cage Rage 15 February 4, 2006 1 4:00
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3 Trevor Prangley Decision (unanimous) UFC 54 August 20, 2005 3 5:00
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Matt Ewin Submission (keylock) Cage Rage 12 July 2, 2005 1 1:40
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–2 Matt Lindland Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 52 April 16, 2005 2 3:32
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Marvin Eastman KO (punch) UFC 50 October 22, 2004 2 0:33
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Grzegorz Jakubowski Submission (kimura) EVT 2, Hazard April 4, 2004 2 2:45
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Mark Epstein Submission (rear naked choke) EVT 1, Genesis December 6, 2003 2 2:45
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Jorge Rivera TKO (strikes) USMMA 2, Ring of Fury September 21, 2002 3 3:46
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Chris Munsen Submission (rear naked choke) HOOKnSHOOT, Relentless May 25, 2002 1 0:45
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 James Cooper Decision PRW, Power Ring Warriors November 7, 1998 N/A

References

  1. ↑ http://www.travislutter.com/
  2. ↑ http://www.teamlutternews.com/2013/04/19/travis-lutter-start-training-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/
  3. ↑ http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/site/c.iqLTI2OBKlF/b.1109075/k.9013/Headquarters.htm
  4. ↑
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  7. ↑ http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2009/07/24/macdonald_lutter/
  8. ↑
  9. ↑ Fight Back - The Bleeding Edge of Extreme Sports!
  10. ↑ http://travislutter.com/contact-and-location/

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