Biography
Matt Mitrione is an American retired mixed martial artist and former American football player, who competed for both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and most recently for Bellator MMA. Prior to embarking on an MMA career, Mitrione played college football at Purdue University, and he turned pro and played in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. He was a featured fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights. A former Heavyweight contender, he has several wins over notable MMA fighters, including Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis, Roy Nelson, Phil De Fries, and Fedor Emelianenko.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com3.55
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.79
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.68
avg
Submissions
1.53
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Tyrell FortuneH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Bellator 262 | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Loss | Timothy JohnsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 243 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Loss |  Sergei KharitonovH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R2 | Bellator 225 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| NC | Sergei KharitonovH2H | NC (accidental groin strike) | R1 | Bellator 215 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Loss | Ryan BaderH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 207 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Win | Roy NelsonH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | Bellator 194 | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Win | Fedor EmelianenkoH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Bellator NYC | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Win |  Oli ThompsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Bellator 158 | Jul 16, 2016 |
| Win | Carl SeumanutafaH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Loss | Travis BrowneH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 |
| Loss | Ben RothwellH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson | Jun 6, 2015 |
| Win |  Gabriel GonzagaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | Dec 13, 2014 |
| Win | Derrick LewisH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Win | Shawn JordanH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway | Mar 1, 2014 |
| Loss | Brendan SchaubH2H | Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) | R1 | UFC 165 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Win | Philip De Fries | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi | Apr 6, 2013 |
| Loss | Roy NelsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale | Dec 15, 2012 |
| Loss |  Cheick KongoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 137 | Oct 29, 2011 |
| Win | Christian MorecraftH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry | Jun 26, 2011 |
| Win |  Tim HagueH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| Win | Joey BeltranH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 119 | Sep 25, 2010 |
| Win | Kimbo Slice | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 113 | May 8, 2010 |
| Win | Marcus JonesH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale | Dec 5, 2009 |
Related Fighters
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