Fighter

Matt Van Buren

"Gutter"

7-6-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-1

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Matt Van Buren holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Matt 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: 1986-06-12
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Alliance MMA · United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed7.73per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed6.82per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×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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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Matt Van Buren earns per fight.

Matt Van Buren's salary & career earnings →

Career history

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1512▼13
Peak: 1665Nov 12, 2011
Rated fights: 13

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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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY