THE FIGHTER. THE COACH. THE INSTRUCTOR.

CHRIS
HOLDSWORTH

UFC career, awards & coaching experience

From winning The Ultimate Fighter to helping students take their first step onto the mats. Championship experience, shared every day in Orangevale.

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Chris Holdsworth holding his Ultimate Fighter Season 18 trophies with his team in the Octagon — THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER · SEASON 18 CHAMPION

TUF 18SEASON CHAMPION

UNDEFEATEDPROFESSIONAL MMA CAREER

4TH DEGREEBRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BLACK BELT

55UFC CORNERING APPEARANCES

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

BUILT IN COMPETITION.
SHARED THROUGH COACHING.

Chris Holdsworth throwing a kick during his professional MMA career — 01 · THE FIGHTER

THE HIGHEST LEVEL. AN UNDEFEATED RUN.

Chris Holdsworth is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, undefeated former professional mixed martial artist, and winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18. With more than 20 years of martial arts experience, Chris has competed at the highest level of MMA and built a career as a fighter, instructor, and professional coach.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt since 2009
Winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18
Retired with an undefeated professional MMA record

Chris Holdsworth having his hands wrapped backstage before a fight — 02 · BEHIND THE SCENES

EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND THE FIGHT.

After retiring from professional MMA competition, Chris became a head coach at Team Alpha Male and worked in 55 UFC corners. He coached and cornered Cody Garbrandt during his UFC championship run.

His coaching experience includes working with Darren Elkins, Cody Garbrandt, Josh Emmett, Chad Mendes, Paige VanZant, and Cynthia Calvillo.

Chris Holdsworth competing in the UFC with his opponent on the mat — 03 · COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

THE SAME ATTENTION. YOUR OWN JOURNEY.

Today, Chris owns and leads Chris Holdsworth’s Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Orangevale, California. He teaches beginner and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids’ martial arts, and kickboxing in a structured, supportive environment.

You don’t need a competition goal to start. Learn the fundamentals, build confidence, and find your place on the mats.

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