Matt Arroyo

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Matt Arroyo
Born (1982-09-01) September 1, 1982 (age 41)
Cobleskill, New York, U.S.
Other namesNo Regard
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Fighting out of Tampa, Florida
TeamGracie Tampa South [1]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rob Kahn[ citation needed ]
Years active2006–2009
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins3
By submission3
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Notable students Matt Frevola
Billy Quarantillo
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Men's Submission Wrestling
ADCC North American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Nitro -88kg

Matt Arroyo (born September 1, 1982) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He was featured on the Ultimate Fighting Championship reality television show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra , fighting on Team Serra. [2] He fights out of Tampa, Florida with Gracie Tampa, under Royce Gracie black belt Rob Kahn.

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Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

In his first bout of the competition, Arroyo was able to submit Dorian Price via rear naked choke in the first round. After losing a coin toss to Troy Mandaloniz, Arroyo was going to train with Team Hughes, but he and Richie Hightower both decided to continue training with Team Serra. Matt Hughes cornered his quarterfinal fight with Mandaloniz, whom he defeated via armbar in the first round.

During the coaches' bowling competition, Arroyo successfully coached Matt Serra to victory over Matt Hughes.

While preparing for his semifinal match vs. Mac Danzig, Arroyo sustained a rib injury and had to withdraw from the competition, prompting Dana White to select John Kolosci as his replacement. Arroyo went on to defeat John Kolosci at The Ultimate Finale 6 via submission (armbar) at 4:42 of the first round. [3] [4]

UFC career

After the end of the show, Arroyo was given a fight against John Kolosci at The Ultimate Finale 6 . Arroyo won by submission via armbar in the first round. He then had a rematch against Matt Brown at The Ultimate Finale 7 . Arroyo lost the bout by TKO in the second round. He lost to Dan Cramer at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2, by split decision. After the loss, Arroyo was released from the UFC. [5]

Arroyo appears as a playable character in the video game UFC Undisputed 2009 .

Personal life

Arroyo holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tampa, where he was also the president of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. After college he sold life insurance for a year before committing himself to fighting full-time.

He is currently very active in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. [6] He has recently opened up his own MMA academy known as Gracie Tampa South with his mentor Rob Kahn.[ citation needed ] On December 30, 2009, Arroyo received his black belt in BJJ under Rob Kahn. [7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches3 wins3 losses
By knockout02
By submission30
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–3 Dan Cramer Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss3–2 Matt Brown TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale June 21, 200823:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win3–1 John Kolosci Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale December 8, 200714:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night
Win2–1Ariel PenaSubmission (triangle choke)Real Fighting Championships 8: Invasion of the CageFebruary 24, 200711:39 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss1–1 Matt Brown TKO (punches)Real Fighting Championships 7: Night of ChampionsNovember 4, 200621:54 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win1–0Naeem MunirSubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat Fighting Championship 2September 23, 200610:56 Orlando, Florida, United States

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