Matt Arroyo

Matthew Vincent Arroyo (born September 1, 1982)[1] is a former American 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.[3] He fights out of Tampa, Florida with Gracie Tampa, under Royce Gracie black belt Rob Kahn.

Matt Arroyo
BornMatthew Vincent Arroyo[1]
(1982-09-01) September 1, 1982
Cobleskill, New York, United States
Other namesNo Regard
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofTampa, Florida
TeamGracie Tampa South[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rob Kahn
Years active2006–2009
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins3
By submission3
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Notable studentsMatt Frevola
Billy Quarantillo
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's Submission Wrestling
ADCC North American Championships
2014 Nitro -88kg

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.[4][5]

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.[6]

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.[7] He has recently opened up his own MMA academy known as Gracie Tampa South with his mentor Rob Kahn. On December 30, 2009, Arroyo received his black belt in BJJ under Rob Kahn.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
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
Loss 3–3 Dan Cramer Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 3–2 Matt Brown TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale June 21, 2008 2 3:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3–1 John Kolosci Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale December 8, 2007 1 4:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 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

References
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: January 31, 2009
  2. "Gracie Tampa's mixed martial arts fight team". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
  3. Meltzer, Dave (2007-08-27). "Participants in Ultimate Fighter season six are announced". Los Angeles Times.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
  4. "The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale: Matt Arroyo vs. John Kolosci". MMAFrenzy.com. December 5, 2007.
  5. "Matt Arroyo vs. John Kolosci". tapology.com. December 8, 2007.
  6. "Matt Arroyo Released From UFC". 411mania.com. February 14, 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-03-14. Retrieved 2014-03-14.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-12-08. Retrieved 2007-12-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. Matt Arroyo Earns BJJ Black Belt
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