Fighter

A.J. Matthews

"The Mercenary"

9-9-0

United StatesLast 5

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

A.J. Matthews holds a professional MMA record of 9-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. A.J. Matthews has won 10 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: December 29, 2015. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
DOB: 1988-01-23
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Carlsbad, California, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs David Rickels
Bellator 219· Mar 29, 2019· Welterweight· 9-8 vs 20-5
TKO
R2 · 3:24
LOSS
vs Logan Storley
Bellator 204· Aug 17, 2018· Welterweight· 9-7 vs 8-0
TKO
R2 · 3:56
WIN
vs Kendall Grove
Bellator 193· Jan 26, 2018· Middleweight· 8-7 vs 23-17
SD
LOSS
vs Andre Fialho
Bellator 181· Jul 14, 2017· Welterweight· 8-6 vs 8-1
SD
LOSS
vs Hisaki Kato
Bellator 162· Oct 21, 2016· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 4:58
LOSS
vs Ben Reiter
Bellator 156· Jun 17, 2016· Middleweight· 8-4 vs 16-1-1
UD
LOSS
vs Anatoly Tokov
RIZINRizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake· Dec 29, 2015· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 21-2
KO
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Emiliano Sordi
Bellator 141· Aug 28, 2015· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Bolt
Bellator 131· Nov 15, 2014· Middleweight· 6-3 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 1:39
LOSS
vs Belal Muhammad
Bellator 112· Mar 14, 2014· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 4-0
UD
LOSS
vs Eric Bradley
Fight Master: Bellator MMA· Aug 7, 2013· Welterweight· 7-2
UD
WIN
vs Darryl Cobb
Fight Master: Bellator MMA· Jun 19, 2013· Welterweight· 6-2
UD
LOSS
vs Dom O'Grady
Bellator 76· Oct 12, 2012· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 14-5-1
SD
WIN
vs Charlie Rader
Bellator 70· May 25, 2012· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 16-5
TKO
R2 · 3:34
WIN
vs Rudy Bears
Bellator 53· Oct 8, 2011· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 13-8
UD
LOSS
vs Herman Terrado
Strikeforce· Apr 9, 2011· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 4:16
WIN
vs Sean Choice
California Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 3-0 vs 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs David Gomez
KOTC: Excessive Damage· May 13, 2010· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 5-2
UD
WIN
vs Adam Figurski
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 23, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Daniel Morales
Total Combat· Mar 31, 2007· 0-0 vs 3-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1592▼8
Peak: 1665Aug 28, 2015
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does A.J. Matthews fight next?

A.J. Matthews has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is A.J. Matthews's record?

A.J. Matthews's professional MMA record is 9-9-0.

Who is A.J. Matthews fighting next?

A.J. Matthews's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did A.J. Matthews fight last?

A.J. Matthews most recently fought Anatoly Tokov at Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does A.J. Matthews fight in?

A.J. Matthews fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does A.J. Matthews have?

A.J. Matthews has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is A.J. Matthews?

A.J. Matthews is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does A.J. Matthews weigh?

A.J. Matthews weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is A.J. Matthews's reach?

A.J. Matthews has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is A.J. Matthews?

A.J. Matthews is 38 years old (born Jan 23, 1988).

Where is A.J. Matthews from?

A.J. Matthews is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY