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Matt Brown

“The Immortal”

MMA · Retired
24-19RECORD
16KO / TKO WINS
6SUBMISSION WINS
2DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameMatthew Burton Brown
NicknameThe Immortal
Date of birth10 Jan 1981
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceJamestown, Ohio, United States
Lives inColumbus, Ohio, United States
DivisionWelterweight
TeamImmortal Martial Arts
Height183 cm (6′0″)
Reach191 cm (75″)
StanceOrthodox
Years active2005–2024
StatusRetired
Pro debut8 Oct 2005
Last fightWin vs Court McGee, 13 May 2023

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Background

American welterweight from Ohio who came through The Ultimate Fighter 7 and spent 15 years in the UFC, retiring with 13 UFC knockout wins, among the most in the promotion's history. He announced his retirement in May 2024.

Fight history

43 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinCourt McGeeKO (punch)14:09UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida13 May 2023Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesPerformance of the Night
LossBryan BarberenaDecision (split)35:00UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus26 Mar 2022Columbus, Ohio, United StatesFight of the Night
WinDhiego LimaKO (punch)23:02UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige19 Jun 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night
LossCarlos ConditDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar16 Jan 2021Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
LossMiguel BaezaTKO (punches)20:18UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris16 May 2020Jacksonville, Florida, United States
WinBen SaundersKO (elbows and punches)24:55UFC 24514 Dec 2019Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinDiego SanchezKO (elbow)13:44UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis11 Nov 2017Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesPerformance of the Night
LossDonald CerroneKO (head kick)30:44UFC 20610 Dec 2016Toronto, Ontario, Canada
LossJake EllenbergerTKO (kick to the body and punches)11:46UFC 20130 Jul 2016Atlanta, Georgia, United States
LossDemian MaiaSubmission (rear-naked choke)34:31UFC 19814 May 2016Curitiba, Brazil
WinTim MeansSubmission (guillotine choke)14:44UFC 18911 Jul 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossJohny HendricksDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 18514 Mar 2015Dallas, Texas, United States
LossRobbie LawlerDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown26 Jul 2014San Jose, California, United StatesTitle eliminator; Brown missed weight; Fight of the Night
WinErick SilvaTKO (punches)32:11UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva10 May 2014Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPerformance and Fight of the Night
WinMike PyleKO (punches)10:29UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen17 Aug 2013Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesKnockout of the Night
WinJordan MeinTKO (elbows)21:00UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez20 Apr 2013San Jose, California, United StatesFight of the Night
WinMike SwickKO (punches)22:31UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz8 Dec 2012Seattle, Washington, United States
WinLuis RamosTKO (knees and punches)24:20UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida22 Jun 2012Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
WinStephen ThompsonDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 14521 Apr 2012Atlanta, Georgia, United States
WinChris CopeTKO (punches)21:19UFC 1434 Feb 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossSeth BaczynskiSubmission (guillotine choke)20:42UFC 13919 Nov 2011San Jose, California, United States
WinJohn HowardDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry26 Jun 2011Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
LossBrian FosterSubmission (guillotine choke)22:11UFC 12320 Nov 2010Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
LossChris LytleSubmission (straight armbar)22:02UFC 1163 Jul 2010Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossRicardo AlmeidaSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:30UFC 11127 Mar 2010Newark, New Jersey, United States
WinJames WilksTKO (punches)32:27UFC 10514 Nov 2009Manchester, England
WinPete SellTKO (punches)11:32UFC 967 Mar 2009Columbus, Ohio, United States
WinRyan ThomasSubmission (armbar)20:57UFC 9115 Nov 2008Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossDong Hyun KimDecision (split)35:00UFC 886 Sep 2008Atlanta, Georgia, United States
WinMatt ArroyoTKO (punches)23:40The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale21 Jun 2008Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesUFC debut
LossChris LytleSubmission (guillotine choke)22:49United Fight League: Fight Night at Conseco Fieldhouse11 Aug 2007Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
WinDan KolbasowskiSubmission (armbar)11:37FightFest: Black and Blues Tour6 Jul 2007Cleveland, Ohio, United States
LossDaniel MoraesSubmission (armbar)12:32Gracie FC: Evolution19 May 2007Columbus, Ohio, United States
LossJesse ChiltonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)33:23Next Level Fighting 810 Mar 2007Steubenville, Ohio, United States
WinDouglas LimaTKO (punches)22:50International Sport Combat Federation: Invasion9 Feb 2007Kennesaw, Georgia, United StatesWon the vacant ISCF East Coast Welterweight title
WinMatt ArroyoTKO (punches)22:50Real FC 74 Nov 2006Tampa, Florida, United States
WinJason NickosonSubmission (triangle choke)10:51Fightfest 820 Oct 2006Cleveland, Ohio, United States
LossChris LiguoriSubmission (rear-naked choke)20:42Combat in the Cage: Marked Territory30 Sep 2006Lincroft, New Jersey, United StatesFor the vacant CITC Welterweight title
LossMikey GomezSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:35Absolute FC 1724 Jun 2006Boca Raton, Florida, United States
WinBrian KingSubmission (armbar)13:27Broken Reflection 120 May 2006Toledo, Ohio, United States
LossPete SprattDecision (unanimous)35:00International Freestyle Fighting 16 May 2006Fort Worth, Texas, United States
WinJoey WhittKO (punches)10:39Gracie Fighting League: Brawl at the Buckeye10 Feb 2006Columbus, Ohio, United States
WinRicardo MartinezSubmission (neck crank)12:54Higher Power Fighting 18 Oct 2005Lancaster, Ohio, United StatesPro debut