Matt Arroyo
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Born | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rob Kahn[citation needed] | September 1, 1982||||||||||||||
Years active | 2006–2009 | ||||||||||||||
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Total | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 3 | ||||||||||||||
By submission | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 3 | ||||||||||||||
By knockout | 2 | ||||||||||||||
By decision | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Notable students | Matt Frevola Billy Quarantillo | ||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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.
Mixed martial arts career
The Ultimate Fighter
In his first bout of the competition, Arroyo was able to submit
During the coaches' bowling competition, Arroyo successfully coached Matt Serra to victory over Matt Hughes.
While preparing for his semifinal match vs.
UFC career
After the end of the show, Arroyo was given a fight against
Arroyo appears as a playable character in the video game
Personal life
Arroyo holds a
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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Submission of the Night (one time) vs. John Kolosci
Mixed martial arts record
6 matches | 3 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 2 |
By submission | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 3–3 | Dan Cramer | Decision (split) | UFC 94 | January 31, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Loss | 3–2 | Matt Brown | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale
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June 21, 2008 | 2 | 3:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 3–1 | John Kolosci | Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale
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December 8, 2007 | 1 | 4:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Submission of the Night |
Win | 2–1 | Ariel Pena | Submission (triangle choke) | Real Fighting Championships 8: Invasion of the Cage | February 24, 2007 | 1 | 1:39 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 1–1 | Matt Brown | TKO (punches) | Real Fighting Championships 7: Night of Champions | November 4, 2006 | 2 | 1:54 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Naeem Munir | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Combat Fighting Championship 2 | September 23, 2006 | 1 | 0:56 | Orlando, Florida, United States |
See also
References
- ^ "Gracie Tampa's mixed martial arts fight team". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2007.
- ^ Meltzer, Dave (August 27, 2007). "Participants in Ultimate Fighter season six are announced". Los Angeles Times.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2007. Retrieved August 27, 2007.
- ^ "The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale: Matt Arroyo vs. John Kolosci". MMAFrenzy.com. December 5, 2007.
- ^ "Matt Arroyo vs. John Kolosci". tapology.com. December 8, 2007.
- ^ "Matt Arroyo Released From UFC". 411mania.com. February 14, 2009. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship®". Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved December 10, 2007.
- ^ Matt Arroyo Earns BJJ Black Belt[permanent dead link]