Last fight
Win
Buzukja vs Matthews
Mar. 30, 2024
Stats & Records
1
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 214
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 485
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 15
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Fall River, United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
31
Height
68.00
Weight
157.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 30, 2024
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2019
- One win by KO, five by submission (4 RNC, neck crank)
- Six first-round finishes
- 1-0 between DWCS appearances
- Four wins in under a minute – fastest win: :07
- Origin of nickname: “United States Air Force combat controller.”
UFC on ESPN (3/30/24) Matthews was stopped by Dennis Buzukja at :22 of the third round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode 10 (10/10/23) Matthews won a three round unanimous decision over Jair Farias
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6
Episode two (8/2/22) Matthews lost a three round unanimous decision to Francis Marshall
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started martial arts when I was three years old. Took up MMA in high school in 2008 and I had my first fight in 2011.
What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt TKD, purple belt jiu jitsu
Do you have any heroes? Yes, the many service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream coming true.
What was your job before you started fighting? Special Tactics Operator in the United States Air Force
Favorite grappling technique: Triangles from any position
Favorite Striking technique: Pull counter punching
