Sheldon Westcott

Sheldon Westcott (born August 10, 1985) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division, and last fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also known for being a contestant and finalist on The Ultimate Fighter for Team Canada.

Mixed martial arts career After losing his debut fight to Victor Bachmann in 2007, Wescott would go on to his next four fights, three of them were stopped in less than a minute. Sheldon was set to make his return to MFC to take on former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion Thomas Denny. They fought to split draw. The two would meet again at MFC 30, Wescott won via unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations After going 8-1 Westcott would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, representing Canada at middleweight.

Westcott first defeated Daniel Kelly via arm-triangle in round one to advance to the semi-final. Sheldon would advance to the finals after submitting Vik Grujic in the first round via guillotine choke.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Westcott made his official debut facing one of his teammates, Elias Theodorou in the middleweight finals at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. He lost via TKO in the second round.

Westcott was expected to face Alberto Mina on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 48. However, in the days leading up to the event, Westcott pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Shinsho Anzai.

Westcott returned to the cage in April 2015 and faced Pawel Pawlak at UFC Fight Night 64. He lost via unanimous decision.

Westcott faced Edgar García on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. He won via TKO in the first round.

Westcott was expected to face Alex Morono on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104. However, Westcott pulled out of the fight in early January and was replaced by Niko Price.

Westcott was expected to face Danny Roberts on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26. However, Westcott was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons in early December and was replaced by Nordine Taleb.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia Middleweight Tournament Runner-Up The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia Performance of the Season

Mixed martial arts record Win

Edgar García TKO (punches) UFC 195

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Pawel Pawlak Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2

Kraków, Poland Loss

Elias Theodorou TKO (punches and elbows) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Win

Aaron Shmyr Submission (guillotine choke) Fivestar Fight League 5

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Win

Nic Herron-Webb Decision (unanimous) AFC 17: Anarchy

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Jay Jensen Submission (guillotine choke) AMMA 9: Ford vs. Goodall

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Thomas Denny Decision (unanimous) MFC 30: Up Close & Personal

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Draw

Thomas Denny Draw (split) MFC 28: Supremacy

Enoch, Alberta, Canada Win

Simon Marini Submission (guillotine choke) AMMA 4: Victory

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Tim Smith TKO (punches) TFC 10: High Voltage

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Kyle Millberry TKO (punches) Heat XC 1

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Jeff Kilisolsky Submission (guillotine choke) MFC 18: Famous

Enoch, Alberta, Canada Loss

Victor Bachmann Decision (split) King of the Cage: Brawl in the Mall

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Vik Grujic Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia (airdate)

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Semi-finals. Win

Dan Kelly Submission (arm-triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia (airdate)

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Elimination Round.