Matt Mitrione

TRAINING: I go from about 10am to 1pm, then do cardio, and then from 5 to 8, it’s live scrapping or drilling.

When and why did you start training for fighting? A good friend (Jayson Werth – Phillies) asked me to fight in his inaugural promotion. I agreed and the rest is history.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m just a nobody

Do you have any heroes? Those who make the world better everyday in whichever manner they can.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a fulfillment of a quest. I continually test myself and this is another hurdle that I decided to conquer.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Purdue University – Law & Society with minors in supervision and communications

What was your job before you started fighting? I am the CEO of EDEN – Engineered & DEsigned Nutrition. It’s a sports nutrition company.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Shotokan

Favorite grappling technique: ummmmm, standing up from the guard

Favorite Striking technique: The punch in the face.

• Earned All-Big Ten honors as a defensive tackle in 2000 during his final year at Purdue

• Fight against Beltran was UFC 119’s Fight of the Night

• Earned his way into the NFL as a free agent and played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.

• Has heavy hands

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	6
Record:	5-1-0
Summary:	Strong, quick, kinda crazy

Fighter Info

From:	Springfield, IL USA
Fights Out Of:	Indianapolis, IN
Age:	33
Height:	6′ 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight:	265 lb ( 120 kg )
College:	Purdue University
Degree:	Law & Societies

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

404

51% Successful

208

Types of Successful Strikes

208

76% Standing

15%

159

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	44	2	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Matt Mitrione	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	21	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Christian Morecraft	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	17	2	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Mitrione	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	37	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Matt Mitrione	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	16	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Tim Hague	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Matt Mitrione	UFC® 119: MIR vs CRO COP Sep 25, 2010	76	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Joey Beltran	UFC® 119: MIR vs CRO COP Sep 25, 2010	52	1	0	3	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Kimbo Slice

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