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| Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman |
Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman is the current XFC Lightweight Champion. He won the title vacated by "Notorious" Nick Newell when he defeated John Mahlow at XFC 24: Collision Course. Scott was 5 - 0 as an amateur, and is currently 5 - 0 as a professional. Holtzman signed a multi-fight deal with the XFC, and is set to defend his Lightweight Title against Roger "The Leprechaun" Carroll this Friday at XFC 26: Night of Champions III.
Recently Scott was nice enough to take time out of his busy training schedule to answer a few questions. I appreciate him taking time away from preparing to defend his belt to participate in this interview. Here's 10 Question with Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman.
1. Tell us a little about yourself.
Scott Holtzman, Lightweight, 5-0, XFC, Shield Systems MMA, The MMA Lab. Currently Training in Glendale, AZ, Fighting in Knoxville, TN.
2. What sports/martial arts did you participate and how did you get started in MMA?
Hockey, Baseball, Football. Started MMA after taking my first grown up job. I was working as a recruiter for high level electrical engineers. It was miserable and led me to find an outlet.
3. What gym(s) do you train at, and what is it like training there?
Shield Systems MMA in Knoxville, TN. Amy Coleman is 5-0 amateur and an upcoming prospect. The MMA Lab in Glendale, AZ where you will find a whole list of established guys in UFC, Bellator and tons of up and comers.
4. What do you feel your strengths are as a fighter?
Conditioning, Athleticism, Well rounded.
5. What do you feel you need to work on to be a more complete fighter?
All areas, have to be good everywhere now to compete at the highest level.
6. You are set to fight Roger Carroll as you defend your XFC Lightweight Title on October 18th at XFC 26: Night of Champions III. How are you preparing for this fight, and what do you expect from your opponent?
He will be tough and able to absorb a lot of punishment. Have to stay patient and take calculated risks. He is going to walk forward like a zombie throwing wildly in order to clinch and try to push me to the cage. I am preparing the same as I always do- working all areas so I can win and monopolize every position of the fight.
7. You were set to fight then XFC Lightweight Champion Nick Newell for the title before he left the XFC. Do you feel there is unfinished business with him, and would you like to face him to settle the matter?
I don't really care about Nick Newell anymore. I'm not worried about chasing him around, he made a smart business decision it seems.
8. Who are some of your role models?
Coaches Ben Harrison, Jeff Jimmo and John Crouch
9. What are your goals in MMA?
My goal is always to take it one fight at a time- defend my belt for now. I'm just riding this wave where ever it takes me. I will continue to win and climb the ladder hopefully! Whatever the future holds for me is uncertain, but I will know that I gave everything I had to be the best I can be.
10. Is there anyone you would like to thank?
Coaches Ben Harrison, Jeff Jimmo, John Crouch, Nico, Adam Gillespy, Jeff Hobbs, TJ/Brook Alcock, XFC, Liquid Ninja Energy Drinks, Ogle, Elrod and Baril PLLC, Great American Sign Co., John Foust, Frank Eppolito, Eppolito Boxing, Family, friends and fans!
The XFC will be live streaming the XFC MMA 26 weigh ins Thursday at 5pm on USTREAM! Thanks to their friends at LocalMMAonline.com
Tune
in to AXS TV Friday night at 9:00PM Eastern time for XFC 26: Night of
Champions III, and you can make your picks using the AXS TV Fight App:
XFC 26 FIGHT CARD: (subject to change)
Main Event Lightweight Championship:
Roger “The Leperchaun” Carroll Vs Scott “Hot Sauce” Holtzman (Champ)
Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Championship:
Cortney “Cast Iron” Casey Vs Pearl Gonzalez Flyweight 125lbs.
Jason “The Ronin” Hicks Vs Deivison “Dragon” Ribeiro Featherweight 145 lbs.
Justin Davis Vs Luis “Sapo” Santos Catchweight
Hannah “Shockwave” Cifers Vs “Hurricane” Heather Jo Clark Strawweight 115 lbs.
Luke Sanders Vs. Zach “Thunderwood” Underwood Featherweight 145 lbs.
Undercard Prelims
Nate “The Train” Landwehr Vs Keith “Rockstar” Richardson Featherweight 145 lbs.
Gerric Hayes Vs Nate Jolly Welterweight 170 lbs.
Ben Brewer Vs Anthony Lemon
Kenny Degenhardt Vs Brian Hall
Jason Gifford Vs Mario Scott
Cromwell Stewart Vs. Willie Taylor Jr.
