22 Facts About Daniel Spohn

Daniel Spohn was born on October 12,1984 and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division.

Daniel Spohn attended John Glenn High School in New Concord, Ohio and graduated in 2003.

Daniel Spohn began training in Kung Fu at the age of 12 and at age 14 began training in Aiki Jitsu.

Daniel Spohn holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in the art, and serves as a part-time co-instructor at Cambridge Martial Arts dojo when he is back in his hometown.

Daniel Spohn was undefeated for the first two years of his career, with a record of 6 wins.

Daniel Spohn holds one of the fastest knockouts in Bellator history with a flying knee 9 second KO.

Daniel Spohn suffered his first professional defeat against Kelvin Tiller at Bellator 56 via split decision.

In March 2014, the UFC officially announced the list of fighters competing on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs Team Penn season with Daniel Spohn listed as one entrant.

Daniel Spohn made it onto the show by winning his preliminary match against Tyler King via spectacular 10 second knockout.

Daniel Spohn faced Team Edgar semifinalist Patrick Walsh on July 6,2014.

Daniel Spohn lost the bout via unanimous decision and was released from the promotion.

Daniel Spohn is undefeated in 5 of his last 6 fights since being released from UFC and currently holds two regional titles.

Daniel Spohn is the current Gladiators of the Cage Light Heavyweight champion and the CFFC Heavyweight Champion.

Daniel Spohn declared that he is working his way back to the UFC.

Daniel Spohn faced Marthin Nielsen on April 29,2021, at PFL 2 as the start of the 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight tournament.

Daniel Spohn lost the bout via technical submission to an arm-triangle choke in the second round.

Daniel Spohn faced Emiliano Sordi at PFL 5 on June 17,2021.

Daniel Spohn was scheduled to face Satoshi Ishii at HEAT 50 on May 7,2022.

However, the bout was scrapped after Daniel Spohn tested positive for coronavirus.

Daniel Spohn faced Dequan Townsend on October 8,2022, at Ohio Combat League 22.

Daniel Spohn, replacing a suspended Rob Wilkinson, faced Ty Flores on June 8,2023, at PFL 4.

Daniel Spohn is set to fight for the Superior Challenge Light Heavyweight title against Bellator veteran Karl Albrektsson on May 25,2024 at Superior Challenge 27.