Matt Dwyer (fighter)
| Matt Dwyer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 17, 1989 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| 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 |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By decision | 1 |
| 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 formerly competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
Dwyer was expected to make his promotional debut on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176 against Alex Garcia. 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.
Dwyer eventually made his debut on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54 where he faced Albert Tumenov. Dwyer lost the fight knockout in the first round.
Dwyer faced William Macário on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. Dwyer won the fight via knockout in the first round. Subsequently, Dwyer earned a Performance of the Night bonus.
Dwyer faced Alan Jouban on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He lost the back and forth fight by unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.
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.
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