Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer
Born (1989-12-17) December 17, 1989
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 76 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Team Toshido Mixed Martial Arts
Rank Purple belt in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2011-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 8
By knockout 8
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Matt Dwyer (born December 17, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Dwyer is currently signed with the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Dwyer made his professional debut in 2011 competing in regional promotions in his native British Columbia. He compiled a record of 7 - 1, finishing all of his opponents, including notable fighters Shonie Carter and DaMarques Johnson by KO/TKO before signing with the UFC in the summer of 2014.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Dwyer was expected to make his promotional debut on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176 against Alex Garcia.[4] However, Dwyer pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Neil Magny. Subsequently, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Magny/Garcia was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[5]

Dwyer eventually made his debut on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54 where he faced Albert Tumenov.[6] Dwyer lost the fight knockout in the first round.

Dwyer faced William Macário on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[7] Dwyer won the fight via knockout in the first round.[8] Subsequently, Dwyer earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[9]

Dwyer faced Alan Jouban on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[10] He lost the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.[11] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.[12]

Dwyer face promotional newcomer Randy Brown on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[13]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–4 Randy Brown Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 2016 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 8–3 Alan Jouban Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee July 15, 2015 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 8–2 William Macário KO (superman punch) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 1 3:14 Porto Alegre, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Loss 7–2 Albert Tumenov KO (head kick and punch) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 1 1:03 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 7–1 DaMarques Johnson TKO (punches) BFL 30 May 23, 2014 2 3:39 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Non-title bout; Johnson missed weight (175 lbs).
Win 6–1 Shonie Carter TKO (retirement) BFL 27 January 18, 2014 3 5:00 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Defended the BFL Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Colin Daynes TKO (punches) BFL 24 June 8, 2013 1 4:33 Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Won the BFL Welterweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Ryan Chiappe TKO (punches) BFL 19 November 9, 2012 1 4:37 Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Win 3–1 Levi Alford KO (punch) BFL 17 July 28, 2012 1 0:29 Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 2–1 Marcus Aurelio KO (slam) BFL 15 April 27, 2012 1 0:30 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Win 2–0 Mark Doble TKO (punches and elbows) BFL 13 February 11, 2012 1 3:31 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Win 1–0 Levi Alford KO (knee) BFL 10 August 20, 2011 1 0:41 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Matt Dwyer - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-06-16). "Welcome to the UFC Dwyer, O'Reilly, Holohan, and Barberena". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  4. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-06-30). "Alex Garcia vs. Matt Dwyer confirmed for UFC 176". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  5. ↑ Staff (2014-07-09). "Neil Magny replaces Matt Dwyer, meets Alex Garcia at UFC Fight Night 49". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
  6. ↑ Dana Becker (2014-08-14). "UFC Fight Night 54 picks up several new bouts". fightline.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
  7. ↑ Staff (2013-12-19). "Matt Dwyer vs. William Macario added to UFC Fight Night 61 in Porto Alegre, Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  8. ↑ Ban Fowlkes (2015-02-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Matt Dwyer floors William Macario with Superman punch". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
  9. ↑ Staff (2015-02-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 bonuses: Frank Mir leads quartet of 'Performance of the Night' winners". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
  10. ↑ Damon Martin (2015-04-22). "Alan Jouban vs. Matt Dwyer added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-04-22.
  11. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-07-15). "UFC Fight Night 71 results: Slick cartwheel kick carries Alan Jouban over Matt Dwyer". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  12. ↑ Staff (2015-07-16). "UFC Fight Night 71 bonuses: Frank Mir's crushing KO nets him $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  13. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-01-30). "UFC on FOX 18 results: Randy Brown outworks Matt Dwyer for decision win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.

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