Al Matavao

"Sweetness"

15-7-0

American SamoaLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Cole Morrow · TKO · May 30, 2026

15-7-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Karlos VemolaSUB · R1 3:18

OKTAGONOKTAGON 41: Magard vs Lopez·April 15, 2023

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Al Matavao holds a professional MMA record of 15-7-0. Al Matavao has won 15 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: April 15, 2023. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Feb 23, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: American Samoa
Birthplace: Nu'uuli, Tutuila Island, American Samoa

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Legacy Jiu-Jitsu

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power98

Kick power90

Punch speed94

Kick speed68

Accuracy77

Takedowns92

Ground striking87

Submissions44

Chin90

Body strength88

Cardio73

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.19per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed6.73per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.46per 15 min

17% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Al Matavao sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#23 Strikes absorbed per minute, all divisions6.73

OKTAGON

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Cole Morrow
Solid as a Rock Fighting Championship 30· May 30, 2026· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:18
WIN
vs D.J. Linderman
Alaska Fighting Championship 173· Feb 18, 2026· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 23-20
TKO
R2 · 0:48
WIN
vs Aaron Phillips
Solid as a Rock Fighting Championship 29· Dec 12, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 9-9
TKO
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Mike Morales
Alaska FC 170· Oct 22, 2025· Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 7-13-1
TKO
R1 · 2:15
LOSS
vs Will Dicke
Solid as a Rock FC 25· Feb 6, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 19-7
SUB
R3 · 1:34
WIN
vs Deven Paulsen
Alaska Combat Entertainment· Oct 13, 2023· 11-6 vs 5-8
TKO
LOSS
vs Karlos Vemola
OKTAGON 41: Magard vs Lopez· Apr 15, 2023· 92 kg Catchweight· 10-6 vs 34-6
SUB
R1 · 3:18
WIN
vs Marek Mazúch
OKTAGON 37: Kozma vs Brito· Dec 3, 2022· 95 kg Catchweight· 10-5 vs 6-2
KO
R1 · 2:02
WIN
vs Pavel Salčák
OKTAGON 29: Kozma vs Veličković· Dec 4, 2021· Middleweight· 9-5 vs 5-6-1
TKO
R2 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Samuel Krištofič
OKTAGON 25: Buday vs Minda· Jun 19, 2021· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 14-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gregory Rodrigues
LFA 102: Souza vs. Johns· Mar 19, 2021· Middleweight· 8-4 vs 8-3
TKO
R2 · 1:02
LOSS
vs Tafon Nchukwi
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 32· Sep 8, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 4-0
KO
R2 · 2:01
WIN
vs Collin Mansanas
Destiny MMA· Feb 23, 2020· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 0:16
WIN
vs Marcus Gamble×1Title bout · Title win #1
X-1 World Events 54· Apr 27, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:04
WIN
vs Aaron Phillips
Alaska FC 144· Jan 16, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Aiden Jolley
Alaska FC 133· Sep 20, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 0-1
TKO
R3 · 4:09
LOSS
vs Jake Heun
Alaska FC 126· Oct 19, 2016· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 10-5
SUB
R2 · 2:10
WIN
vs Jeff Sanderson×1Title bout · Title win #1
Alaska FC: Land Of The Midnight Sun 3· Jun 11, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 5-2
TKO
WIN
vs Jason Palec
Alaska FC 122· Mar 16, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
SD
LOSS
vs Jeff Sanderson
AFC 118: Novelli vs. Askew· Nov 18, 2015· 2-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 2:30
WIN
vs Chad Kuamo'o-Malama
AFC: Land of the Midnight Sun 2· Jun 12, 2015· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Hipa Fouvale
Alaska Fighting Championship· Mar 4, 2015· 1-0 vs 10-15
TKO
R2 · 2:47

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1607▲8
Peak: 1641Feb 23, 2020
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Al Matavao fight next?

Al Matavao has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Al Matavao's record?

Al Matavao's professional MMA record is 15-7-0.

Who is Al Matavao fighting next?

Al Matavao's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Al Matavao fight last?

Al Matavao most recently fought Karlos Vemola at OKTAGON 41: Magard vs Lopez on Saturday, April 15, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Al Matavao fight in?

Al Matavao fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Al Matavao have?

Al Matavao has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Al Matavao?

Al Matavao is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Al Matavao weigh?

Al Matavao weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Al Matavao's reach?

Al Matavao has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Al Matavao?

Al Matavao is 32 years old (born Feb 23, 1994).

Where is Al Matavao from?

Al Matavao is from American Samoa.

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