Matt Brown (fighter)

Brown was born and raised in Jamestown, Ohio. After being home schooled for two years, he attended Greeneview High School, where he struggled to fit in. Living in a small town with no foreseeable future outside of a low paying factory job as a machinist, Brown grew frustrated and turned to drugs and alcohol. For a period, he was addicted to meth, regularly used cocaine and would often get into fights at parties. By his early twenties he had survived a heroin overdose (which led to his nickname "The Immortal"), had been homeless and had been to prison. Brown's interest in MMA started with drunkenly practicing various submission holds that he had seen on VHS tapes featuring Ken Shamrock on friends.

In what started as a cocaine-fueled trip to see his friend fight, Brown signed up to his first fight on a few hours' notice. He purchased a mouth piece from across the road, boiled it in a nearby restaurant and fought his first fight without any training; despite this he ended up winning. Brown fought again in the same night and was beaten badly, losing a decision. His first formal training was at a Japanese jiu-jitsu gym, where he agreed to another fight in two weeks with Muay Thai rules. In what was actually a sanshou match, Brown wound up losing by decision and went to work the same night. He later transitioned to a Jorge Gurgel affiliate, which led him to full MMA training.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/mzzemp81bVU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20201023201146/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzzemp81bVU Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzzemp81bVU| title = Joe Rogan - Matt Brown on Starting Out in MMA | via=YouTube| date = 10 February 2018 }}{{cbignore}}

After compiling an amateur record of 2–0, Brown made his professional MMA debut in the fall of 2005, winning via submission.

On February 9, 2007, in Kennesaw, Georgia, Matt Brown won the ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) East Coast Welterweight Championship over Douglas Lima by referee stoppage due to strikes at 2:50 of the second round.

Brown thought his career was over due to money problems, yet The Ultimate Fighter trials came along and he was selected to be on the show. He then began splitting time training with Matt Hume in Seattle, Washington and at Throwdown Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web |url=http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Exclusive-Interview-with-UFC-welterweight-Matt-Brown.html |title=Exclusive Interview with UFC welterweight Matt Brown |access-date=2009-11-30 |publisher=FIVEKNUCKLES.com |date=2009-11-09}}

Brown was chosen as one of the thirty-two fighters to get a chance at a six-figure UFC contract in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest. He officially entered the show after defeating Josh Hall by TKO in the preliminary round. Brown moved on to the quarter-finals by defeating Jeremy May in the first round via head kick KO. He faced eventual winner Amir Sadollah in the quarter-finals but lost by triangle choke in the second round.

Brown won his UFC debut at The Ultimate Finale 7 by defeating Matt Arroyo, a season six contestant, via second-round TKO. The fight was a rematch from their 2007 fight, which Brown took on a few hours' notice and also won via TKO.

Brown lost his second fight in the organization by split decision to Korean Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 88. Kim threatened Brown with a rear-naked choke from back control in the first round, but became exhausted in the second round. In the third, Kim used some effective ground-and-pound and cut Brown with an elbow. All three judges scored the bout 29–28, two of them in Kim's favor and one in Brown's favor. The decision was contested by the partisan American crowd in attendance with noticeable booing. Commentator Joe Rogan announced during the post-fight interviews that he believed Brown had won the fight.

After Matthew Riddle sustained a knee injury during training, Brown replaced him at UFC 91 and fought Ryan Thomas. Brown won by armbar in the second round.

Brown next fought at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009, in which he fought Pete Sell.{{cite web| url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13972/brown-vs-sell-on-ufc-96-main-card-vera-and-grove-stuck-on-prelims.mma |title= Brown vs. Sell on UFC 96 main card; Vera and Grove stuck on prelims |date=2009-02-11 |publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com |access-date=2009-02-11}} Brown defeated Sell via TKO in the first round.

Brown was scheduled to fight on the TUF 9 Finale card against Anthony Johnson. However, Johnson pulled out of the fight after injuring his knee during practice. The UFC set out to find a replacement for Johnson but Brown pulled out as well, to heal up some nagging injuries.

Brown faced James Wilks at UFC 105, defeating him via TKO in the third round. Brown landed a flying knee during the second round that knocked Wilks to the canvas and in the third round, Brown escaped a near fight ending submission attempt by Wilks to take top position. After obtaining full mount, Brown landed multiple unanswered strikes, causing the referee to stop the fight, awarding Brown his third straight UFC win and taking his overall UFC record to 4–1.

During a radio interview held by MMAWeekly, Brown stated he would like to fight Renzo Gracie for his next fight.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17042/ufc-welterweight-matt-brown-discusses-career-resurgence-renzo-gracie-talk.mma |title=UFC welterweight Matt Brown discusses career resurgence, Renzo Gracie talk |access-date=2010-04-21 |publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com |date=2009-12-01}} Instead, Brown faced Ricardo Almeida on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17462/ricardo-almeida-vs-matt-brown-slotted-for-ufc-111-in-march.mma |title=Ricardo Almeida vs. Matt Brown slotted for UFC 111 in March |access-date=2010-04-21 |publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com |date=2010-01-07 |archive-date=2010-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100111033804/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17462/ricardo-almeida-vs-matt-brown-slotted-for-ufc-111-in-march.mma |url-status=dead }} Brown lost the fight by rear-naked choke in the second round.

Brown had a rematch with Chris Lytle on July 3, 2010, at UFC 116.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/04/21/chris-lytle-vs-matt-brown-in-the-works-for-ufc-116/|title=UFC 116: Chris Lytle vs. Matt Brown Likely for July 3 in Las Vegas |access-date=2010-04-21|publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2010-04-21}} He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Brown was expected to face Canadian Rory MacDonald on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123.{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2010/08/17/showdown_ufc123/|title=MacDonald vs Brown at UFC 123 |publisher=Sportsnet.ca |date=2010-08-18}} However, MacDonald withdrew from the card with an injury and replaced by Brian Foster,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21004/injured-rory-macdonald-out-brian-foster-in-against-matt-brown-at-ufc-123.mma|title=Injured Rory MacDonald out, Brian Foster in against Matt Brown at UFC 123|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 13, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712001542/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21004/injured-rory-macdonald-out-brian-foster-in-against-matt-brown-at-ufc-123.mma|archive-date=July 12, 2012}} who defeated Brown by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round of their bout. After his third consecutive loss, it was announced on ESPN's "MMA Live" that Brown had been released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/282730/Matt-Brown-cut-by-UFC/|title=Matt Brown cut by UFC|access-date=21 January 2018}} However, Ariel Helwani announced that Brown had in fact not been released from the UFC, citing his source as the UFC itself.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/282838/Matt-Brown-not-cut-by-UFC/|title=Matt Brown not cut by UFC|access-date=21 January 2018}}

Brown was expected to face Mark Scanlon on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.{{cite web|url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2011/01/matt-brown-faces-mark-scanlon-at-ufc-on-versus-3|title=Matt Brown vs. Mark Scanlon At UFC on Versus 3|publisher=heavy.com|date=January 3, 2011}} However, Scanlon was forced off the card {{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22096/mark-scanlon-out-at-ufc-on-versus-3-matt-brown-awaiting-new-opponent.mma|title=Mark Scanlon out at UFC on Versus 3, Matt Brown awaiting new opponent|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 14, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116195757/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22096/mark-scanlon-out-at-ufc-on-versus-3-matt-brown-awaiting-new-opponent.mma|archive-date=January 16, 2011}} and replaced by Matthew Riddle.{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/matt-riddle-steps-in-to-face-matt-brown-at-ufc-on-versus-3-in-kentucky|title=Matt Riddle Steps in to Face Matt Brown at UFC on Versus 3 in Kentucky|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=January 14, 2011}} Not long after the Riddle-Brown announcement was made, it was announced that Riddle had been pulled from the fight.

Brown was expected to face Rich Attonito on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22866/rich-attonito-vs-matt-brown-move-from-tuf-13-finale-to-ufc-on-versus-4.mma|title=Rich Attonito vs. Matt Brown move from TUF 13 Finale to UFC on Versus 4|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 17, 2011|access-date=March 17, 2011|archive-date=March 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320073638/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22866/rich-attonito-vs-matt-brown-move-from-tuf-13-finale-to-ufc-on-versus-4.mma|url-status=dead}} However, main card participant Martin Kampmann was forced out of his bout with John Howard with an injury and Brown was chosen as his replacement, while Attonito faced Daniel Roberts.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/6/7/2210837/ufc-on-versus-4-matt-brown-vs-john-howard-booked-for-june-26-with|title= UFC on Versus 4: Matt Brown vs John Howard booked for June 26 with Martin Kampmann injured |publisher=mmamania.com |access-date=2011-06-07}} Brown won the fight against Howard via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 29–28).

Brown was expected to face British fighter John Hathaway on November 5, 2011, at UFC 138, replacing an injured Pascal Krauss.{{cite web|url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/25031/matt-brown-replaces-pascal-krauss-meets-john-hathaway-at-ufc-138.mma|title= Matt Brown replaces Pascal Krauss, meets John Hathaway at UFC 138|access-date= 2010-08-31|work= mmajunkie.com|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20120713232458/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25031/matt-brown-replaces-pascal-krauss-meets-john-hathaway-at-ufc-138.mma|archive-date= 2012-07-13}} However, John Hathaway was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury and Brown was pulled from the event. Instead Brown faced Seth Baczynski on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139.{{cite web|url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/25705/after-injuries-de-fries-broughton-slated-for-ufc-138-brown-baczynski-at-ufc-139.mma|title= After injuries, Brown-Baczynski at UFC 139|access-date= 2010-10-17|work= mmajunkie.com|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20120712141548/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25705/after-injuries-de-fries-broughton-slated-for-ufc-138-brown-baczynski-at-ufc-139.mma|archive-date= 2012-07-12}} He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Brown fought Chris Cope on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26649/matt-brown-vs-chris-cope-slated-for-ufc-143-in-las-vegas.mma |title=Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope slated for UFC 143 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=December 23, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110125142/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26649/matt-brown-vs-chris-cope-slated-for-ufc-143-in-las-vegas.mma |archive-date=January 10, 2012 }} Brown won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Brown fought prospect Stephen Thompson on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28344/ufc-145-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma|title=Matt Brown vs. Stephen Thompson added to April's UFC 145 event in Atlanta|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423161456/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28344/ufc-145-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma|archive-date=April 23, 2012}} Brown handed Thompson his first professional loss via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–27, and 30–27).

Brown faced Luis Ramos on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida, replacing an injured Matthew Riddle.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28956/matt-brown-replaces-matt-riddle-meets-luis-ramos-at-ufc-on-fx-4.mma|title=Matt Brown replaces Matt Riddle, meets Luis Ramos at UFC on FX 4|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=May 30, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601055553/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28956/matt-brown-replaces-matt-riddle-meets-luis-ramos-at-ufc-on-fx-4.mma|archive-date=June 1, 2012}} Brown earned his third straight victory with a second-round TKO over Ramos.

Brown next faced Mike Swick on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30398/ufc-on-fox-5-adds-johnson-schaub-swick-brown-to-seattle-lineup.mma |title=UFC on FOX 5 adds Swick-Brown to Seattle lineup |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831172304/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30398/ufc-on-fox-5-adds-johnson-schaub-swick-brown-to-seattle-lineup.mma |archive-date=August 31, 2012 }} Despite being a slight underdog, Brown dominated on the ground in the first round, threatening with D'arce and triangle chokes. He eventually won the fight via knockout in the second round, capping a 4-0 year for Brown in 2012.

Brown was expected to face Dan Hardy on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/8847158/matt-brown-face-dan-hardy-april-sources |title=Matt Brown to face Dan Hardy |publisher=ESPN |first=Brett|last=Okamoto|date=January 15, 2013}} However, Hardy was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jordan Mein.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/injury-forces-dan-hardy-off-ufc-on-fox-7-jordan-mein-now-meets-matt-brown |title=Injury forces Dan Hardy off UFC on FOX 7; Jordan Mein now meets Matt Brown |publisher=mmajunkie.com |first=Matt |last=Erickson |date=2013-03-22 |access-date=2013-03-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324015238/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/injury-forces-dan-hardy-off-ufc-on-fox-7-jordan-mein-now-meets-matt-brown |archive-date=2013-03-24 }} Brown won via TKO due to punches and elbows to the body in the second round, the win also earned him his first Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-on-fox-7-bonuses-brown-mein-romero-thomson-earn-50000 |title=UFC on FOX 7 bonuses: Brown, Mein, Romero, Thomson earn $50,000 |author=Staff |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-04-20 |access-date=2013-04-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424002109/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-on-fox-7-bonuses-brown-mein-romero-thomson-earn-50000 |archive-date=2013-04-24 }}

Brown was expected to face Thiago Alves on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/5/4/4299500/matt-brown-vs-thiago-alves-agree-to-fight-on-ufc-on-fox-sports-1 |title=Matt Brown vs. Thiago Alves agree to fight on UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut card|first=Ariel |last=Helwani |publisher=MMAfighting.com |date=2013-05-04 |access-date=2013-05-04}} However, Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Mike Pyle.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/7/3/4491136/mma-news-thiago-alves-injured-mike-pyle-vs-matt-brown-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-boston|title=Thiago Alves injured, Mike Pyle now fights Matt Brown at UFC on Fox Sports 1 in Boston|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|first=Mookie|last=Alexander|date=2013-07-03|access-date=2013-07-03|archive-date=2013-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707021206/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/7/3/4491136/mma-news-thiago-alves-injured-mike-pyle-vs-matt-brown-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-boston?|url-status=dead}} Brown won via knockout due to punches in twenty nine seconds of round one. The win also earned Brown his first and only Knockout of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-fight-night-26-bonuses-browne-brown-sonnen-mcdonald-pickett-earn-awards |title=UFC Fight Night 26 bonuses: Browne, Brown, Sonnen, McDonald, Pickett earn awards |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-17 |access-date=2013-08-17 |author=Staff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820105343/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-fight-night-26-bonuses-browne-brown-sonnen-mcdonald-pickett-earn-awards |archive-date=2013-08-20 }}

Brown was expected to face former WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/9/18/4744936/carlos-condit-vs-matt-brown-added-to-red-hot-ufc-on-fox-9-card|title=Carlos Condit vs. Matt Brown added to red-hot UFC on FOX 9 card |publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Dave|last=Doyle|date=2013-09-18|access-date=2013-09-18}} However, in the week leading up to the event, Brown pulled out of the bout citing a back injury. As a result, Condit was removed from the card as well.{{cite web|title=Matt Brown injured, fight vs. Carlos Condit scrapped from UFC on FOX 9|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/matt-brown-injured-fight-vs-carlos-condit-scrapped-from-ufc-on-fox-9|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-12-07|access-date=2013-12-07}}

Brown faced Brazilian Erick Silva in his main-event debut at UFC Fight Night 40.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/matt-brown-vs-erick-silva-headlines-ufc-fight-night-40-in-cincinnati/|title=Matt Brown vs. Erick Silva headlines UFC Fight Night 40 in Cincinnati |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-03-03|date=2014-03-03}} After surviving a gruelling start of the first round, in which Silva dropped him with a body kick and almost caught him in a rear-naked choke, Brown came to win the fight via TKO due to punches in the third round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-40-results-photos-matt-brown-stops-erick-silva-in-fight-of-year-effort|title=UFC Fight Night 40 results, photos: Matt Brown stops Erick Silva in 'Fight of Year' effort|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|first=John|last=Morgan|date=May 11, 2014}} The win also earned Brown an extra $100,000 as he received both a Fight of the Night and a Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-40-bonuses-matt-brown-scoops-up-100k|title=UFC Fight Night 40 bonuses: Matt Brown scoops up $100K|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=May 11, 2014}}

Brown faced Robbie Lawler in a 5-round Welterweight title eliminator bout on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/matt-brown-vs-robbie-lawler-headlines-ufc-on-fox-12-in-san-jose|title=Matt Brown vs. Robbie Lawler headlines UFC on FOX 12 in San Jose|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-05-27|date=2014-05-27}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Brown received a bonus award for Fight of the Night.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/ufc-on-fox-12-bonuses-lawler-brown-johnson-bermudez-win-50000|title=UFC on FOX 12 bonuses: Lawler, Brown, Johnson, Bermudez win $50,000|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2014-07-26|date=2014-07-26}}

A bout with Tarec Saffiedine was expected to take place on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/matt-brown-vs-tarec-saffiedine-headlines-ufc-fight-night-60-in-colorado|title=Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine headlines UFC Fight Night 60 in Colorado|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-11-17|access-date=2014-11-17}} However, it was announced on January 1, 2015, that Saffiedine had pulled out of the bout, citing a groin injury.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/injured-tarec-saffiedine-out-of-planned-ufc-fight-night-60-headliner-with-matt-brown|title=Injured Tarec Saffiedine out of planned UFC Fight Night 60 headliner with Matt Brown|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first1=John|last1=Morgan|first2=Dann|last2=Stupp|date=2015-01-01|access-date=2015-01-01}} Subsequently, Brown was pulled from the event altogether.

Brown was then rescheduled to face Johny Hendricks on March 14, 2015, at UFC 185.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/12163035/johny-hendricks-fight-matt-brown-ufc-185|title=Hendricks, Brown added to UFC 185|publisher=ESPN|first=Brett|last=Okamoto|access-date=2015-01-13|date=2015-01-13}} Hendricks won the one sided fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/14/8217407/ufc-185-results-johny-hendricks-wrestles-matt-brown|title=UFC 185 results: Johny Hendricks wrestles his way to win over Matt Brown|first=Tim|last=Burke|work=Bloody Elbow |publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2015-03-14|access-date=2015-03-14}}

Brown was briefly linked to a bout with Nate Diaz on July 11, 2015, at UFC 189.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/nate-diaz-returns-to-welterweight-meets-matt-brown-on-stacked-ufc-189-in-las-vegas|title=Nate Diaz returns to welterweight, meets Matt Brown on stacked UFC 189 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-04-08|access-date=2015-04-08}} However, in mid-April, Brown announced that the pairing had been scrapped.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/matt-brown-says-hes-no-longer-fighting-nate-diaz-at-ufc-189|title=Matt Brown says he's no longer fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 189|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-04-15|access-date=2015-04-15}} Brown instead faced Tim Means on the card.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/matt-brown-vs-tim-means-added-to-ufc-189|title=Matt Brown vs. Tim Means added to UFC 189|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-04-21|access-date=2015-04-21}} He won the fight via submission in the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-189-results-matt-brown-chokes-out-tim-means-in-first-after-slugfest|title=UFC 189 results: Matt Brown chokes out Tim Means in first after slugfest|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first=Brent|last=Brookhouse|date=2015-07-11|access-date=2015-07-11}}

Brown was expected to face Kelvin Gastelum on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/8/4/9096263/matt-brown-vs-kelvin-gastelum-to-headline-tuf-latin-america-2-finale|title=Matt Brown vs. Kelvin Gastelum to headline TUF Latin America 2 Finale|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Marc|last=Raimondi|date=2015-08-04|access-date=2015-08-04}} However, Brown withdrew from the fight in early November citing an ankle injury.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/2/9661980/matt-brown-injured-out-of-tuf-latin-america-2-finale-headliner|title=Matt Brown injured, out of TUF Latin America 2 Finale headliner against Kelvin Gastelum|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Shaun|last=Al-Shatti|date=2015-11-02|access-date=2015-11-02}} He was replaced by Neil Magny.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/3/9667114/kelvin-gastelum-vs-neil-magny-to-headline-tuf-latin-america-finale|title=Kelvin Gastelum vs. Neil Magny to headline TUF Latin America Finale with Matt Brown out|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Marc|last=Raimondi|date=2015-11-03|access-date=2015-11-03}}

Brown next faced Demian Maia on May 14, 2016, at UFC 198.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/matt-brown-vs-demian-maia-scrap-added-to-mays-ufc-fight-night-87-in-brazil|title=Matt Brown vs. Demian Maia scrap added to May's UFC 198 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-01-25|access-date=2016-01-25}} He lost the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-demian-maia-grinds-down-taps-out-matt-brown-late-in-fight|title=UFC 198 results: Demian Maia grinds down, taps out Matt Brown late in fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first=Ben|last=Fowlkes|date=2016-05-14|access-date=2016-05-14}}

As the first fight of his new, eight-fight contract Brown faced Jake Ellenberger on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/15747787/matt-brown-jake-ellenberger-added-ufc-201|title=Matt Brown, Jake Ellenberger matchup added to UFC 201|publisher=ESPN|first=Brett|last=Okamoto|date=2016-05-26|access-date=2016-05-26}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/5/26/11783406/ufc-mma-news-welterweight-veteran-matt-brown-new-8-fight-deal-contract|title=Welterweight vet Matt Brown signs new 8 fight deal with UFC|first=Lewis|last=Mckeever|work=Bloody Elbow |publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=May 26, 2016}} He lost the fight via TKO early in the first round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-201-results-jake-ellenberger-stuns-matt-brown-early-then-upsets-him-with-body-kick|title=UFC 201 results: Jake Ellenberger stuns Matt Brown early, then upsets him with body kick|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|date=2016-07-30|access-date=2016-07-30}}

A pairing with Tarec Saffiedine was rescheduled and was expected to take place on 30 December 2016 at UFC 207.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/18/13317784/matt-brown-vs-tarec-saffiedine-targeted-for-ufc-207|title=Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine targeted for UFC 207|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Ariel|last=Helwani|date=2016-10-18|access-date=2016-10-18}} However, Brown was pulled from the fight on November 11 in favor of a matchup with Donald Cerrone three weeks earlier at UFC 206.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/11/11/13601562/donald-cerrone-vs-matt-brown-slated-for-ufc-206|title=Donald Cerrone vs. Matt Brown slated for UFC 206|first=Dave|last=Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2016-11-11|access-date=2016-11-11}} He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/ufc-206-results-cowboy-cerrone-lays-out-matt-brown-with-third-round-head-kick-knockout-1|title=UFC 206 results: 'Cowboy' Cerrone lays out Matt Brown with third-round head-kick knockout|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first=Ben|last=Fowlkes|date=2016-12-11|access-date=2016-12-11}}

Brown faced Diego Sanchez on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/16/16160084/diego-sanchez-moves-back-to-welterweight-faces-matt-brown-at-ufc-fight-night-120|title=Diego Sanchez moves back to welterweight, faces Matt Brown at UFC Fight Night 120|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Danny|last=Segura|date=2017-08-16|access-date=2017-08-16}}{{cite web|title=Matt Brown announces that he will retire after upcoming fight vs. Diego Sanchez at UFC Norfolk|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/9/21/16346978/matt-brown-announces-that-he-will-retire-after-upcoming-fight-vs-diego-sanchez-at-ufc-norfolk|website=MMA Fighting|date=21 September 2017 |access-date=September 21, 2017}} Brown connected with a brutal elbow strike that knocked Sanchez out cold, winning the fight by knockout in round one.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-120-results-matt-brown-survives-devastates-diego-sanchez|title=UFC Fight Night 120 results: Matt Brown survives near finish, devastates Diego Sanchez|date=2017-11-12|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}} This win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2017/11/12/ufc-fight-night-120-poirier-vs-pettis-results-bonus-winners-highlights-attendance-gate/#2917358316b8|title=UFC Fight Night 120 Poirier Vs. Pettis Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights, Attendance, Gate|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en}}

Brown was expected to face Carlos Condit on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/report-matt-brown-not-retiring-will-meet-carlos-condit-at-ufc-event-in-april|title=Report: Matt Brown not retiring, will meet Carlos Condit at UFC event in April|publisher=mmajunkie.com|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|date=2018-01-15|access-date=2018-01-15}} However, he was pulled out from the fight due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/2/17191186/injury-forces-matt-brown-out-of-ufc-on-fox-29-bout-with-carlos-condit|title=Injury forces Matt Brown out of UFC on FOX 29 bout with Carlos Condit|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-04-03}}

After one year rehabilitating his injury from torn ACL, Brown returned to face Ben Saunders on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/matt-brown-ben-saunders-ufc-245-welterweight-fight|title=Matt Brown returns from two-year layoff, faces Ben Saunders at UFC 245|date=2019-08-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-08-24}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-245-results-stream-fight-card-start-time-predictions-odds-highlights-usman-covington-mma/2019/12/14/21022026/ufc-245-full-fight-video-highlights-usman-covington-holloway-nunes-espn-brown-knockout-saunders|title=UFC 245 Highlights! 'Immortal' Returns, Brutally Stops Saunders|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2019-12-14|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-15}}

Brown was scheduled to face Miguel Baeza on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/matt-brown-krijgt-gewenst-gevecht-voor-eigen-publiek-tegen-miguel-baeza-tijdens-ufc-columbus/|title=Matt Brown krijgt gewenst gevecht voor eigen publiek tegen Miguel Baeza tijdens UFC Columbus|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=16 January 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-16}} Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-postpones-three-events-coronavirus-pandemic|title=UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|first1=Nolan|last1=King|first2=John|last2=Morgan|date=2020-03-15|access-date=2020-03-16}} and the bout has moved to May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.{{Cite web|title=Matt Brown vs. Miguel Baeza added to May 16 UFC card|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/4/21247250/matt-brown-vs-miguel-baeza-added-to-may-16-ufc-card|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2020-05-04|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=2020-05-05}} Despite knocking Baeza down in the first round, Brown lost the bout via second-round knockout.{{Cite web|title=Matt Brown vs. Miguel Baeza Results and News - UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Overeem vs. Harris - MMA Fighting|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/fight/10269/matt-brown-vs-miguel-baeza|website=www.mmafighting.com|access-date=2020-05-17}}

Brown faced Carlos Condit on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/carlos-condit-vs-matt-brown-voor-de-derde-maal-ingepland-ditmaal-op-20-januari-2021/|title=Carlos Condit vs. Matt Brown scheduled for the third time, this time on January 20, 2021|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Redactie|date=2020-12-22|access-date=2020-12-22}} {{in lang|nl}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2021-01-16|title=UFC Fight Island 7 Results: Carlos Condit Tops Matt Brown in Long-Awaited Clash|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/16/ufc-fight-island-7-results-carlos-condit-vs-matt-brown/|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Brown faced Dhiego Lima on June 19, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 25.{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2021-03-01|title=Matt Brown set to fight Dhiego Lima at June 19 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/1/22308576/matt-brown-fight-dhiego-lima-june-19-ufc-event|access-date=2021-03-02|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} He won the fight by knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-19|title=UFC Vegas 29 Results: Matt Brown Leaves Dhiego Lima Face Down|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/19/ufc-vegas-29-results-dhiego-lima-vs-matt-brown/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=2021-06-19|title=UFC Vegas 29 bonuses: Marlon Vera vs. Davey Grant gets 'Fight of the Night'|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/19/22541924/ufc-vegas-29-bonuses-marlon-vera-vs-davey-grant-gets-fight-of-the-night|access-date=2021-06-20|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Brown was scheduled to face Bryan Barberena on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-09-21|title=Bryan Barberena vs. Matt Brown toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 4 december|url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-bryan-barberena-vs-matt-brown-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-4-december/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Brown forced out of the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-11-23|title=Matt Brown forced out of UFC Vegas 44 fight against Bryan Barberena after positive COVID-19 test|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/23/22799798/matt-brown-forced-out-of-ufc-vegas-44-fight-against-bryan-barberena-testing-positive-for-covid-19|access-date=2021-11-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} The bout against Brown was rescheduled and eventually took place on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33.{{Cite web|last=Holland|first=Jesse|date=2022-01-06|title=Matt Brown vs Bryan Barberena rebooked for UFC Columbus on March 26|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/1/6/22870648/matt-brown-vs-bryan-barberena-rebooked-ufc-columbus-march-26-mma|access-date=2022-01-07|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}} Brown lost the back-and-forth bout via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-03-26 |title=UFC Columbus: Bryan Barberena Slugs It Out with Matt Brown, Wins Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/26/ufc-columbus-matt-brown-vs-bryan-barberena/ |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The fight was awarded the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-27 |title=UFC on ESPN 33 bonuses: Matt Brown, Bryan Barberena rewarded for all-out brawl |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-33-bonuses-matt-brown-bryan-barberena-rewarded-for-all-out-brawl |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Brown faced Court McGee at UFC on ABC 4 on May 13, 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/14/23589465/matt-brown-announces-his-return-against-court-mcgee-at-ufc-card-on-may-13|title=Matt Brown announces his return against Court McGee at UFC card on May 13|website=MMAFighting.com|first=Damon|last=Martin|date=2023-02-14|access-date=2023-02-14}} Brown won the bout via knockout in first round.{{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2023-05-13 |title=Highlights! 'Immortal' Delivers Sick Walk-Off KO |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/5/13/23722335/full-fight-video-highlights-ufc-charlotte-results-espn-abc-brown-knockout-mcgee |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-abc-4-charlotte-bonuses-50000-matt-brown-knockout-record-bryan-battle-missed-weight|title=UFC on ABC 4 bonuses: An all-time record holder, plus $50,000 despite a weight miss|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|first=Matt|last=Erickson|date=2023-05-13|access-date=2023-05-13}}

On May 4, 2024, Brown announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/05/ufc-news-matt-brown-announces-mma-retirement-most-knockouts-history|title=Matt Brown, owner of second-most knockouts in UFC history, announces MMA retirement|first=Mike|last=Bohn|work=MMA Junkie|date=May 4, 2024|access-date=May 4, 2024}}

In 2024, Brown acted as a referee for The Ultimate Dick Kicking Championships,{{cite web|url=https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/the-ultimate-dck-kicking-championship-next-level-fight-event|title=The Ultimate D*ck Kicking Championship: Next-Level Fight Event?|website=BJJee|first=Jordan|last=Ellis|date=September 22, 2024}} a crotch kicking competition organized by Full Metal Dojo's Fight Circus in Thailand.{{Cite web|title=Missed Fists: Groin-kicking duel overseen by Matt Brown in latest Fight Circus shenanigans|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/20/24249831/missed-fists-groin-kicking-duel-overseen-by-matt-brown-in-latest-fight-circus-shenanigans|first=Alexander K.|last=Lee|date=September 20, 2024|website=MMA Fighting}}{{cite web|url=https://www.totalprosports.com/mma/fans-wince-as-matt-brown-endorses-crotch-kicking-fights|title="Ultimate D*ck Kicking Championship" – Fans Wince As Matt Brown Endorses Crotch Kicking Fights|website=Total Pro Sports|first=Zaid|last=Quraishi|date=September 22, 2024}} Some fans compared the event to Dana White's Power Slap.{{Cite web|title=UFC veteran Matt Brown endorses 'crotch-kicking' championship|url=https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/09/22/66f05c35268e3e2c758b4597.html|date=September 22, 2024|website=MARCA}} Brown reposted the footage of the event to his X account and seemingly endorsed groin-kicking over slapfighting{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/mma/2072154/ufc-matt-brown-crotch-kicking-fight-circus/|title=UFC legend Matt Brown officiates groin-kicking fight at Fight Circus event: "So much for Power Slap!|website=BJ Penn|first=Curtis|last=Calhoun|date=September 20, 2024}} by adding the caption: "So much for power slap! "This shit is next level!"{{cite web|url=https://x.com/IamTheImmortal/status/1836581221347868804|title=The Ultimate Dick Kicking Championships|website=X|first=Matt|last=Brown|date=September 19, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/mma/2072154/ufc-matt-brown-crotch-kicking-fight-circus/|title=UFC fans in hysterics as former fighter Matt Brown referees bizarre crotch-kicking competition|website=talkSPORT|first=Jordan|last=Ellis|date=September 24, 2024}}

On January 12, 2025, Brown acted as the partner of UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman when he returned to the ring and competed at Fight Circus 12 in Phuket, Thailand in a "wheelchair boxing match" against the CEO of the promotion Jon Nutt.{{Cite web|title=Boxers fight each other while keeping one foot in a car tyre and teams of two men stuck in one shirt fight it out in 'Siamese Twins Kickboxing' at truly bizarre Thai martial arts competition|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-forget-jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-mark-coleman-and-matt-browns-freak-show-bouts-at-fight-circus-are-the-real-deal-exclusive/|first=Andrew|last=Whitelaw|date=November 27, 2024|website=Essentially Sports}} Brown was pushing Coleman around the ring, as both fighters were strapped into a wheelchair and were pushed by their cornermen.{{Cite web|title=Mark Coleman vs. Fight Circus CEO: The Wild Wheelchair Boxing Match You Have to See to Believe|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/mark-coleman-vs-fight-circus-ceo-wheelchair-boxing|first=Timothy|last=Wheaton|date=January 7, 2025|website=LowKick MMA}} At the end of the fight, both men stood up from their wheelchairs and Coleman knocked out Nutt at the last second. Brown also competed in the event and fought "Blobtang" in a Muaythai match.{{Cite web|title=Fight Circus 12 - Featuring Mark Coleman and Matt Brownn|url=https://www.youtube.com/live/JfBXdYFIojs?si=4Wp2S6LOQS0TgoSp&t=6639|publisher=Fight Circus|date=January 12, 2025|via=YouTube}}

Matt Brown is the owner of Immortal Martial Arts Center and the co-founder and Co-owner of Immortal Coffee.{{Cite web|title=Ohio native Matt Brown on upcoming UFC Fight Night bout: 'A fight's a fight'|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/blogs/mma/2020/05/12/ufc-fight-night-jacksonville-matt-brown-vs-miguel-baeza-how-watch/3110729001/|website=Cincinnati.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}

Before fighting professionally, Brown was a personal trainer.{{cite web |url=http://theimmortalmattbrown.us/ |title=First Blog! |access-date=2010-03-27 |publisher=THEIMMORTALMATTBROWN.us |date=2010-02-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621135406/http://www.theimmortalmattbrown.us/ |archive-date=2010-06-21 }}{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=83342 |title=The Never Say Die Attitude of Matt Brown |access-date=2010-06-25 |website=UFC.com |date=2010-06-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100627092220/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=83342 |archive-date=2010-06-27 }}

Brown is an avid heavy metal fan, and was in the crowd when former Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was murdered on stage while performing with his new band Damageplan on December 8, 2004.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-main-eventer-matt-brown-recounts-witnessing-the-murder-of-panteras-dimebag-darrell|title=Blog Video: UFC Main Eventer Matt Brown Recounts Witnessing the Murder of Pantera's Dimebag Darrell|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos|access-date=21 January 2018}} Brown approached heavy metal vocalist Jamey Jasta of the band Hatebreed to write his UFC entrance theme song.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/jasta-the-immortal-theme-song-ufc-matt-the-immortal-brown/|title=Jasta Pen 'The Immortal' for UFC's Matt 'The Immortal' Brown|website=Loudwire.com|date=8 March 2015 |access-date=21 January 2018}} The song, titled "The Immortal", was released on iTunes on March 10, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hatebreed-frontman-jamey-jasta-releases-new-solo-song-the-immortal/|title=HATEBREED Frontman JAMEY JASTA Releases New Solo Song 'The Immortal'|date=6 March 2015|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=21 January 2018}}

Brown also appears on The Great MMA Debate podcast alongside Mark Coleman, Damon Martin, and Jeremy Loper.{{Cite web|title = Topics|url = http://www.foxsports.com/tag/the-great-mma-debate|website = FOX Sports|access-date = 2015-09-16}}

On the morning of May 15, 2016, in Curitiba, Brazil, Brown was attacked in public by his former jiu-jitsu coach Rodrigo Botti. The assault began in the hotel lobby where Brown was staying, and escalated outside where it was witnessed by a number of bystanders. The attack was captured on video and Botti was detained by another man until the police arrived at the scene.{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Guilherme|title=Ex-Coach Allegedly Assaults Matt Brown|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/15/11679450/matt-brown|website=Mmafighting.com|date=15 May 2016 |access-date=21 January 2018}}

After his fight with Jake Ellenberger, Brown recalled having serious post-concussion symptoms, often slurring speech and having trouble with short-term memory. His wife, Colleen Brown, has also stated that Matt's memory is "not as sharp as it once was". He stated he has doubts continuing to fight due to his concussion. Months later he was knocked out by Donald Cerrone via headkick.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xCUz_XFPpA|title=Matt Brown on Concussions and His Future in MMA|last=AXS TV Fights|date=23 September 2016|via=YouTube|access-date=21 January 2018}}

Brown's moniker, "The Immortal", was coined by his friends after his drug overdose and near death experience.{{Cite news|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/100-fighter-nickname-origins|title=100 fighter nickname origins|work=The Underground|access-date=2018-05-17}}

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I came really close to dying," Brown said. "I [overdosed] on heroin. … They said I was clinically dead for over a minute. I was in that mindset that there was nothing else to do. I could get drunk everyday and I'll still be (stuck) here, or I could go to college and I'll still be (stuck) here. [Overdosing] was one of the best things to happen to me. When that happened it woke me up and I was like, 'Man, I got to do something. My friends were like, 'Man, you are [expletive] immortal, huh?' And I thought, 'If I could beat all of that stuff, I could beat anything.

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• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (Four Times) {{small|vs. Jordan Mein, Erick Silva, Robbie Lawler, and Bryan Barberena}}
• Knockout of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Mike Pyle}}
• Performance of the Night (Four times) {{small|vs. Erick Silva, Diego Sanchez, Dhiego Lima, and Court McGee}}
• Tied (Vicente Luque) for second most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Welterweight division history (9){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=WW|title=UFC Statistics - UFC Welterweight Division|date=May 10, 2023|work=UFC.com|author=UFC.com}} (behind Chris Lytle)
• Most knockouts in UFC Welterweight division history (13){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-25-post-event-facts-matt-brown-most-knockouts-otaogn-history-record|title=UFC on ESPN 25 post-event facts: Matt Brown ties all-time octagon knockout record|first=Mike|last=Bohn|date=June 20, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
• Second most knockouts in UFC history (13) (behind Derrick Lewis){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Statistics - All Fighters|date=May 13, 2023|work=UFC.com|author=UFC.com}}
• Most finishes in UFC Welterweight division history (15)
• Tied (Dustin Poirier & Derrick Lewis) for fourth most finishes in UFC history (15)
• Second most bouts in UFC Welterweight division history (30) (behind Neil Magny)
• Third most wins in UFC Welterweight division history (17)
• Tied (Jake Ellenberger) for second most knockdowns landed in UFC Welterweight division history (11) (behind Thiago Alves)
• Tied for fourth most consecutive knockouts in UFC history (5){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-vegas-97-post-event-facts-jessica-andrade-makes-history-defeat|title=UFC Fight Night 242 post-event facts: Jessica Andrade makes history in Fight of the Night defeat|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|first=Mike|last=Bohn|date=2024-09-08|access-date=2024-09-08}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2012: Ranked #4 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fighters-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Fighters of the Year|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|date=January 8, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #8 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Mike Swick}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-upsets-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Upsets of the Year|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|date=January 2, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2014: Ranked #4 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Erick Silva}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2014|title=Top Ten - The Fights of 2014|date=December 26, 2014|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #7 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Robbie Lawler}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2014|title=Top Ten - The Fights of 2014|date=December 26, 2014|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2016: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Donald Cerrone}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-best-fights-2016|title=Top Ten - The Best Fights of 2016|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|date=December 22, 2016|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2017: Ranked #4 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Diego Sanchez}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-knockouts-2017?nd=1|title=The Top Ten Knockouts of 2017|date=January 5, 2018|first=Thomas|last=Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• International Sport Combat Federation
• ISCF East Coast Welterweight Championship (one time)
• MMAJunkie.com
• 2014 May Fight of the Month vs. Erick Silva{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-may-2014|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for May 2014|date=7 June 2014|website=Mmajunkie.com|access-date=21 January 2018}}
• Sherdog
• 2012 All-Violence First Team{{cite web|url=http://m.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2012-AllViolence-Team-48763|title=First Team|website=M.sherdog.com|access-date=21 January 2018}}
• 2013 All-Violence First Team{{cite web|url=http://m.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2013-AllViolence-Team-61947|title=First Team|website=M.sherdog.com|access-date=21 January 2018}}
• Bloody Elbow
• 2017 Best Knockout of the Year{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/1/16/16898456/bloody-elbow-2017-year-end-awards-results-johnson-gaethje-namajunas|title=Bloody Elbow 2017 Year-End Awards - Results|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-01-17|archive-date=2018-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622140148/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/1/16/16898456/bloody-elbow-2017-year-end-awards-results-johnson-gaethje-namajunas|url-status=dead}}

{{MMArecordbox

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|dec-wins=2

|ko-losses=3

|sub-losses=10

|dec-losses=6

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{{MMA record start}}

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|24–19

|Court McGee

|KO (punch)

|UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida

|{{dts|2023|May|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:09

|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|23–19

|Bryan Barberena

|Decision (split)

|UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus

|{{dts|2022|March|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Columbus, Ohio, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|23–18

|Dhiego Lima

|KO (punch)

|UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige

|{{dts|2021|June|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:02

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–18

|Carlos Condit

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar

|{{dts|2021|January|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–17

|Miguel Baeza

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

|{{dts|2020|May|16}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:18

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–16

|Ben Saunders

|KO (elbows and punches)

|UFC 245

|{{dts|2019|December|14}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:55

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–16

|Diego Sanchez

|KO (elbow)

|UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis

|{{dts|2017|November|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:44

|Norfolk, Virginia, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–16

|Donald Cerrone

|KO (head kick)

|UFC 206

|{{dts|2016|December|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:44

|Toronto, Ontario, Canada

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–15

|Jake Ellenberger

|TKO (kick to the body and punches)

|UFC 201

|{{dts|2016|July|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:46

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–14

|Demian Maia

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 198

|{{dts|2016|May|14}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:31

|Curitiba, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–13

|Tim Means

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC 189

|{{dts|2015|July|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:44

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–13

|Johny Hendricks

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 185

|{{dts|2015|March|14}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–12

|Robbie Lawler

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown

|{{dts|2014|July|26}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|San Jose, California, United States

|{{small|UFC Welterweight title eliminator; Brown missed weight (172.5 lb). Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–11

|Erick Silva

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva

|{{dts|2014|May|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:11

|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–11

|Mike Pyle

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen

|{{dts|2013|August|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:29

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–11

|Jordan Mein

|TKO (elbows)

|UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez

|{{dts|2013|April|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:00

|San Jose, California, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–11

|Mike Swick

|KO (punches)

|UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz

|{{dts|2012|December|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:31

|Seattle, Washington, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–11

|Luis Ramos

|TKO (knees and punches)

|UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida

|{{dts|2012|June|22}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:20

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–11

|Stephen Thompson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 145

|{{dts|2012|April|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–11

|Chris Cope

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 143

|{{dts|2012|February|4}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:19

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–11

|Seth Baczynski

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC 139

|{{dts|2011|November|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:42

|San Jose, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–10

|John Howard

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry

|{{dts|2011|June|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–10

|Brian Foster

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC 123

|{{dts|2010|November|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:11

|Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–9

|Chris Lytle

|Submission (straight armbar)

|UFC 116

|{{dts|2010|July|03}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:02

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–8

|Ricardo Almeida

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 111

|{{dts|2010|March|27}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:30

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–7

|James Wilks

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 105

|{{dts|2009|November|14}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:27

|Manchester, England

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–7

|Pete Sell

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 96

|{{dts|2009|March|7}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:32

|Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–7

|Ryan Thomas

|Submission (armbar)

|UFC 91

|{{dts|2008|November|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:57

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–7

|Dong Hyun Kim

|Decision (split)

|UFC 88

|{{dts|2008|September|6}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–6

|Matt Arroyo

|TKO (punches)

|The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale

|{{dts|2008|June|21}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:40

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|7–6

|Chris Lytle

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|United Fight League

|{{dts|2007|August|11}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:49

|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–5

| Dan Kolbasowski

|Submission (armbar)

|FightFest: Black and Blues Tour

|{{dts|2007|July|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:37

|Cleveland, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|6–5

|Daniel Moraes

|Submission (armbar)

|GFC: Evolution

|{{dts|2007|May|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:32

|Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|6–4

| Jesse Chilton

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|NLF 8

|{{dts|2007|March|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:23

|Steubenville, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–3

| Douglas Lima

|TKO (punches)

|ISCF: Invasion

|{{dts|2007|February|9}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:50

|Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

|{{small|Won the vacant ISCF East Coast Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–3

| Matt Arroyo

|TKO (punches)

|Real Fighting Championships

|{{dts|2006|November|4}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:50

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–3

|Jason Nickoson

|Submission (triangle choke)

|Fightfest 8

|{{dts|2006|October|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:51

|Cleveland, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–3

|Chris Liguori

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|CITC 3: Marked Territory

|{{dts|2006|September|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:42

|Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|For the vacant CITC Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–2

|Mikey Gomez

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Absolute Fighting Championships 17

|{{dts|2006|June|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:35

|Boca Raton, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Brian King

|Submission (armbar)

|Broken Reflection

|{{dts|2006|May|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:27

|Toledo, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|2–1

|Pete Spratt

|Decision (unanimous)

|International Freestyle Fighting 1

|{{dts|2006|May|6}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Fort Worth, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Joey Whitt

|KO (punches)

|GFL: Brawl at the Buckeye

|{{dts|2006|February|10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:39

|Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Ricardo Martinez

|Submission (neck crank)

|Higher Power Fighting

|{{dts|2005|October|8}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:54

|Lancaster, Ohio, United States

|

|-

{{end}}

{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Brown-14310|title=Matt|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-08-24}}

{{MMA exhibition record box

|ko-wins=2

|ko-losses=0

|sub-wins=0

|sub-losses=1

|dec-wins=0

|dec-losses=0

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{{MMA record start}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|2–1

|Amir Sadollah

|Submission (triangle choke)

|rowspan=3|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest

| {{dts|2008|May|28|format=mdy}} (airdate)

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:09

| rowspan=3|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Eliminated.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Jeremy May

|KO (head kick)

| {{dts|2008|May|7|format=mdy}} (airdate)

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:35

|{{small|Advanced to Quarterfinals.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Josh Hall

|TKO (punches)

| {{dts|2008|April|9|format=mdy}} (airdate)

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:58

|{{small|Preliminary round.}}

|-

{{end}}

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