A.J. Matthews

"The Mercenary"

9-9-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs David Rickels · TKO · Mar 29, 2019

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs David RickelsTKO · R2 3:24

BellatorBellator 219: Awad vs Girtz·March 29, 2019

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A.J. Matthews holds a professional MMA record of 9-9-0. Matthews has 20 professional MMA bouts on record. 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: March 29, 2019. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, RIZIN, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

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

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs David Rickels
Bellator 219: Awad vs Girtz· Mar 29, 2019· Welterweight· 9-9 vs 21-5
TKO
R2 · 3:24
LOSS
vs Logan Storley
Bellator 204: Caldwell vs Lahat· Aug 17, 2018· Welterweight· 9-8 vs 9-0
TKO
R2 · 3:56
WIN
vs Kendall Grove
Bellator 193: Larkin vs Gonzalez· Jan 26, 2018· Middleweight· 9-7 vs 23-18
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Andre Fialho
Bellator 181: Campos vs Girtz 3· Jul 14, 2017· Welterweight· 8-7 vs 9-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hisaki Kato
Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs Grove· Oct 21, 2016· Middleweight· 8-6 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 4:58
LOSS
vs Ben Reiter
Bellator 156: Galvao vs Dantas 2· Jun 17, 2016· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 17-1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anatoly Tokov
Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake· Dec 29, 2015· Middleweight· 8-4 vs 22-2
KO
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Emiliano Sordi
Bellator 141: Guillard vs Girtz· Aug 28, 2015· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Bolt
Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar· Nov 14, 2014· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 1:39
LOSS
vs Belal Muhammad
Bellator MMA: Bellator 112· Mar 14, 2014· 6-3 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Eric Bradley
Fight Master: Bellator MMA· Aug 7, 2013· Welterweight· 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Darryl Cobb
Fight Master: Bellator MMA· Jun 19, 2013· Welterweight· 7-2
UD
LOSS
vs Dom O'Grady
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 76· Oct 12, 2012· 6-2 vs 15-5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charlie Rader
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 70· May 24, 2012· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 16-6
KO
R2 · 3:34
WIN
vs Rudy Bears
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 53· Oct 7, 2011· 5-1 vs 13-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Herman Terrado
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley· Apr 8, 2011· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 4:16
WIN
vs Sean Choice
California Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 4-0 vs 2-2
TKO
WIN
vs David Gomez
KOTC: Excessive Damage· May 13, 2010· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 5-3
UD
WIN
vs Adam Figurski
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 23, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Daniel Morales
Total Combat· Mar 31, 2007· 1-0 vs 3-1
TKO

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1602▼6
Peak: 1676Aug 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 David Rickels at Bellator 219: Awad vs Girtz on Friday, March 29, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

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

A.J. Matthews fights at Welterweight.

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 the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY