Connor Matthews • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(5/17/25) Matthews was submitted by Yadier del Valle via rear-naked choke at 2:54 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(2/15/25) Matthews was knocked out by Jose Miguel Delgado at 2:58 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(3/30/24) Matthews was stopped by Dennis Buzukja at :22 of the third round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
• Episode 10(10/10/23) Matthews won a three round unanimous decision over Jair Farias
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6
• Episode two(8/2/22) Matthews lost a three round unanimous decision to Francis Marshall

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2019

One win by KO, five by submission (4 RNC, neck crank)

Six first-round finishes

Has won two of his last five

1-0 between DWCS appearances

Four wins in under a minute – fastest win: :07

Origin of nickname: “United States Air Force combat controller.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started martial arts when I was three years old. Took up MMA in high school in 2008 and I had my first fight in 2011.

Q: Training

ANSWER: at least 2 to 3 times a day, working every day, but every day varies - Muay Thai, boxing, jiu jitsu; strength and conditioning, breathing coach

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: Black belt TKD, purple belt jiu jitsu

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Yes, the many service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: A dream coming true.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Special Tactics Operator in the United States Air Force

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Triangles from any position

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Pull counter punching