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Matt Van Buren
Fighter

Matt Van Buren

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

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Van Buren holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Matt Van Buren has won 10 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Matt Van Buren lands 7.73 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: January 18, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'5"196 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
DOB
1986-06-12
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 7-6-0 · 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
  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

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Matt Van Buren earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Todd Stoute
    BTC 1: Genesis· May 27, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 7-5 vs 8-3
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Kimball
    Final Fight Championship 24· Jun 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 7-4 vs 12-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  3. WIN
    vs Derrick Weaver
    Elite Warrior Challenge 9· Feb 6, 2016· Catchweight· 6-4 vs 3-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:38
  4. LOSS
    vs Sean O'Connell
    UFCUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R3 · 2:11
    FOTN
  5. LOSS
    vs Corey AndersonTitle bout
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale· Jul 6, 2014· Ultimate Fighter 19 Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:01
  6. WIN
    vs Dan Spohn
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 19· Nov 22, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 8-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:47
  7. WIN
    vs Chris Fields
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 19· Nov 14, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 7-2
    MD
  8. WIN
    vs Daniel Vizcaya
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 19· Oct 16, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  9. WIN
    vs Najim Wali
    Gladiators of the Cage· Jul 20, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 3-1
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs Terry Davinney
    Bellator 82· Nov 30, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 9-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  11. LOSS
    vs Mike Mucitelli
    Bellator 73· Aug 24, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  12. WIN
    vs Shawn Levesque
    Bellator 57· Nov 12, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:38
  13. WIN
    vs Nick Nichols
    Bellator 52· Oct 1, 2011· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R2 · 2:29
  14. WIN
    vs Brandon Saling
    Pennsylvania Regional· May 28, 2011· 2-0 vs 3-1
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Aaron Johnson
    Georgia Regional· Oct 23, 2010· 1-0 vs 7-6
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Manny Okorie
    N/A· May 15, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-1
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1590▼17
Peak
1684Nov 22, 2013
Rated fights
16
1500160017002011201320152017May 15, 2010 · 1525Oct 23, 2010 · 1562May 28, 2011 · 1592Oct 1, 2011 · 1632Nov 12, 2011 · 1665Aug 24, 2012 · 1597Nov 30, 2012 · 1560Jul 20, 2013 · 1577Oct 16, 2013 · 1616Nov 14, 2013 · 1643Nov 22, 2013 · 1684Jul 6, 2014 · 1645Jan 18, 2015 · 1612Feb 6, 2016 · 1627Jun 3, 2016 · 1607May 27, 2017 · 15901590

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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 4 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).

What is Matt Van Buren's reach?

Matt Van Buren has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

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.