Travis S. Lutter, born May 12, 1973 in Chamberlain, SD, is a BJJ and American Mixed Martial Arts fighter. Travis currently resides in Fort Worth, TX, where he owns and manages two successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies.

Travis’s early goals and aspirations were to be in the FBI. He attended Northern State University in South Dakota looking to pursue a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. While in college, Travis wrestled. However, after watching Royce Gracie compete in the early UFC Travis was determined to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He eventually moved to Fort Worth, TX and focused on his training with Carlos Machado, where he would receive his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Travis went on to compete in the most prestigious submission grappling competition in the world winning the national qualifier to ADCC twice. Travis also won the Ultimate Submission Showdown World Championship a submission grappling tournament started by Rorion Gracie(The founder of the UFC). Travis also has, placed as a Blue belt and Purple Belt in the Pan-Ams, The Worlds, and winning numerous other events.

Silva would now be a three-round, non-title bout. In UFC 67, Travis went on to square off against UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva. He easily took Silva down in the first round transitioning into the “mount” position and reigning down blows. In the second round, Travis took down the champ once again. However, he was caught in a triangle choke and was forced to submit after a series of questionable elbow strikes to the head. Travis continues to move forward, learning from his losses, and preparing to come out on the other side a better fighter.

ACTING CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Winner of Spike’s TV reality show “ The Ultimate Fighter” Season IV
• Appeared in “American Bad Ass”
• Starred in “Ultimate Warrior”
• Involved in the study of the book “Mental Preparation of Elite Athletes”
• Appeared in many magazines and articles including Ultimate Grappling,
FHM, & Combat Sports & other international magazines