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Matt Van Buren

"Gutter"
7-6-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-1

Last fight: Loss vs Todd Stoute · Unanimous Decision · May 27, 2017

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Sean O'ConnellTKO · R3 2:11
UFCUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver·January 18, 2015

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CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Van Buren holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Van Buren has won 7 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: January 18, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'5"196 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
DOB
Jun 12, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Todd Stoute
    BTC 1: Genesis· May 27, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 7-6 vs 9-3
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Kimball
    Final Fight Championship 24· Jun 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 7-5 vs 13-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  3. WIN
    vs Derrick Weaver
    Elite Warrior Challenge 9· Feb 6, 2016· Catchweight· 7-4 vs 3-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:38
  4. LOSS
    vs Sean O'Connell
    UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 6-4 vs 16-6
    TKO
    R3 · 2:11
    FOTN
  5. LOSS
    vs Corey AndersonTitle bout
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs Team Penn Finale· Jul 6, 2014· Ultimate Fighter 19 Light Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:01
  6. WIN
    vs Najim Wali
    Gladiators of the Cage· Jul 20, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 3-2
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Terry Davinney
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 82· Nov 30, 2012· 5-2 vs 10-5
    KO
    R1 · 0:15
  8. LOSS
    vs Mike Mucitelli
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 73· Aug 23, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  9. WIN
    vs Shawn Levesque
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 57· Nov 12, 2011· 5-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:38
  10. WIN
    vs Nick Nichols
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 52· Sep 30, 2011· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:29
  11. WIN
    vs Brandon Saling
    Pennsylvania Regional· May 28, 2011· 3-0 vs 3-2
    DEC
  12. WIN
    vs Aaron Johnson
    Georgia Regional· Oct 23, 2010· 2-0 vs 7-7
    TKO
  13. WIN
    vs Manny Okorie
    N/A· May 15, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-2
    DEC

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Alliance MMA

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed7.73per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.82per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed7.73per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.82per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Matt Van Buren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Sean O'Connell · UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs SiverJan 18, 2015

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1512▼13
Peak
1665Nov 12, 2011
Rated fights
13
150016002011201320152017May 15, 2010 · 1525Oct 23, 2010 · 1562May 28, 2011 · 1592Oct 1, 2011 · 1632Nov 12, 2011 · 1665Aug 24, 2012 · 1597Nov 30, 2012 · 1560Jul 20, 2013 · 1578Jul 6, 2014 · 1537Jan 18, 2015 · 1517Feb 6, 2016 · 1540Jun 3, 2016 · 1525May 27, 2017 · 15121512

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Van Buren fight next?

Matt Van Buren has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Van Buren's record?

Matt Van Buren's professional MMA record is 7-6-0.

Who is Matt Van Buren fighting next?

Matt Van Buren's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Van Buren fight last?

Matt Van Buren most recently fought Sean O'Connell at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver on Sunday, January 18, 2015, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Matt Van Buren fight in?

Matt Van Buren fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Van Buren have?

Matt Van Buren has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Matt Van Buren won?

Matt Van Buren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Matt Van Buren?

Matt Van Buren is 6'5" (196 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Van Buren weigh?

Matt Van Buren weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

How old is Matt Van Buren?

Matt Van Buren is 40 years old (born Jun 12, 1986).

Where is Matt Van Buren from?

Matt Van Buren is from the United States.

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