{{short description|Canadian mixed martial artist|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Matt Dwyer | image = | image_size = | other_names = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|12|17}} | birth_place = New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = Canadian | height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}<ref name=UFCFN71stats>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-san-diego-2015/printFightCard|title=Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee|publisher=UFC|access-date=July 17, 2015}}</ref> | weight_lb = 185 | weight_class = Middleweight<br>Welterweight | reach = {{convert|76|in|cm|abbr=on}} | style = | stance = Orthodox | rank = Brown belt in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/matt-dwyer|title=Matt Dwyer - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=July 17, 2015}}</ref> | fighting_out_of = Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | team = Toshido Mixed Martial Arts | years_active = 2011–present | mma_kowin = 9 | mma_subwin = | mma_decwin = 2 | mma_koloss = 4 | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = 5 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | am_win = | am_kowin = | am_subwin = | am_loss = | am_koloss = | am_subloss = | am_draw = | am_nc = | url = | sherdog = 53933 | relatives = | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Matt Dwyer''' (born December 17, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has competed for the UFC.
==Mixed martial arts career== 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/16/5807302/welcome-to-the-ufc-dwyer-oreilly-holohan-and-barberena|title=Welcome to the UFC Dwyer, O'Reilly, Holohan, and Barberena|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2014-06-16|accessdate=2014-06-16|archive-date=2016-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302173658/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/16/5807302/welcome-to-the-ufc-dwyer-oreilly-holohan-and-barberena|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Dwyer was expected to make his promotional debut on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176 against Alex Garcia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://themmareport.com/2014/06/alex-garcia-vs-matt-dwyer-confirmed-for-ufc-176/|title=Alex Garcia vs. Matt Dwyer confirmed for UFC 176|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Jason Floyd|date=2014-06-30|accessdate=2014-06-30}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/neil-magny-replaces-matt-dwyer-meets-alex-garcia-at-ufc-fight-night-49|title=Neil Magny replaces Matt Dwyer, meets Alex Garcia at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=2014-07-09|accessdate=2014-07-09|author=Staff}}</ref>
Dwyer eventually made his debut on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54 where he faced Albert Tumenov.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/ufc-fight-night-54-picks-several-new-bouts/|title=UFC Fight Night 54 picks up several new bouts|publisher=fightline.com |author=Dana Becker|date=2014-08-14|accessdate=2014-08-14}}</ref> Dwyer lost the fight knockout in the first round.
Dwyer faced William Macário on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/matt-dwyer-vs-william-macario-added-to-ufc-fight-night-61-in-porto-alegre-brazil|title=Matt Dwyer vs. William Macario added to UFC Fight Night 61 in Porto Alegre, Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-12-19|accessdate=2014-12-19|author=Staff}}</ref> Dwyer won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-61-results-matt-dwyer-floors-william-macario-with-superman-punch|title=UFC Fight Night 61 results: Matt Dwyer floors William Macario with Superman punch|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=2015-02-22|accessdate=2015-02-22|author=Ban Fowlkes}}</ref> Subsequently, Dwyer earned a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-61-bonuses-frank-mir-leads-quartet-of-performance-of-the-night-winners|title=UFC Fight Night 61 bonuses: Frank Mir leads quartet of 'Performance of the Night' winners|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-02-22|accessdate=2015-02-22}}</ref>
Dwyer faced Alan Jouban on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/alan-jouban-vs-matt-dwyer-added-to-ufc-fight-night-in-san-diego-042215|title=Alan Jouban vs. Matt Dwyer added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego |publisher=foxsports.com.|author=Damon Martin|date=2015-04-22|accessdate=2015-04-22}}</ref> He lost the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-fight-night-71-results-slick-cartwheel-kick-carries-alan-jouban-over-matt-dwyer|title=UFC Fight Night 71 results: Slick cartwheel kick carries Alan Jouban over Matt Dwyer|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-07-15|accessdate=2015-07-15}}</ref> Both participants were awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-fight-night-71-bonuses-frank-mirs-crushing-ko-nets-him-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 71 bonuses: Frank Mir's crushing KO nets him $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-07-16|accessdate=2015-07-16}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-on-fox-18-results-randy-brown-outworks-matt-dwyer-for-decision-win|title=UFC on FOX 18 results: Randy Brown outworks Matt Dwyer for decision win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2016-01-30|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>
===Post-UFC career===
After being released from the promotion Dwyer would return to the Canadian regional scene winning three straight including victories over UFC veteran's Jesse Ronson and Dominique Steele. During this period however Dwyer would have 3 fights cancelled causing a period of inactivity from mid 2016-late 2017
He would briefly be paired against Joe Riggs for the main event of Fight Night 9: Lethbridge for the vacant Middleweight title on January 21, 2019. However the bout was canceled due to injury for Riggs. He would be replaced by Chris Curtis, Dwyer would go on to lose the fight via majority decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-28 |title=MMA Match Becomes Slippery Bloodbath, And You Might Want To Look Away |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/blood-chris-curtis-matt-dwyer_n_5c4f1ec3e4b0e1872d46206c |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>
Dwyer next faced KB Bhullar at Unified MMA 38 for the Middleweight title on September 27, 2019. He would lose the fight via unanimous decision.
Travelling to Russia for his next bout, he faced Mikhail Ragozin at RCC 7 on December 14, 2019. Dwyer would lose the fight via unanimous decision.
Returning to action amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced UFC veteran and Ultimate Fighter winner Elias Theodorou at Rise FC 6 on March 13, 2021. He would lose the fight via technical knockout in the third round.
Dwyer faced Christophe Van Dijk on December 1, 2022, at BFL 74, losing the bout via knockout due to a knee and punches in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-01 |title=BFL 75 Results |url=https://mmasucka.com/2022/12/01/bfl-75-results/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}</ref>
==Championships and accomplishments== *'''Battlefield Fight League''' **Battlefield Fight League Welterweight Championship (one time; former) ***One successful title defense **Battlefield Fight League Middleweight Championship (one time; former) *'''Ultimate Fighting Championship''' **Performance of the Night (One time) <small>vs. William Macário</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-61-bonuses-frank-mir-leads-quartet-of-performance-of-the-night-winners|title=UFC Fight Night 61 bonuses: Frank Mir leads quartet of 'Performance of the Night' winners|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=February 22, 2015|access-date=March 21, 2021}}</ref> **Fight of the Night (One time) <small>vs. Alan Jouban</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-fight-night-71-bonuses-frank-mirs-crushing-ko-nets-him-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 71 bonuses: Frank Mir's crushing KO nets him $50,000|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=March 21, 2021}}</ref> **'''UFC.com Awards''' ***2015: Ranked #10 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. William Macario}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Ten-Best-UFC-knockouts-of-2015-holm-mcgregor-santos-almeida|title=10 Best – Top UFC Knockouts of 2015|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas|date=December 24, 2015|work=UFC}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=9 |ko-losses=4 |sub-wins=0 |sub-losses=0 |dec-wins=2 |dec-losses=5 |nc= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–9 |Christophe Van Dijk |KO (knee and punches) |BFL 75 |{{dts|2022|December|1}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:28 |Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |{{small|For the Interim BFL Middleweight Championship.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–8 |Elias Theodorou |TKO (punches) |Rise FC 6: Fighting the Stigma |{{dts|2021|March|13}} |align=center|3 |align=center|1:20 |Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–7 |Mikhail Ragozin |Decision (unanimous) |RCC 7 |{{dts|2019|December|14}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Yekaterinburg, Russia | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–6 |KB Bhullar |Decision (unanimous) |Unified MMA 38 |{{dts|2019|September|27}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |<small>For the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.</small> |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–5 |Chris Curtis |Decision (majority) |Z Promotions Fight Night 9: Lethbridge |{{dts|2019|January|25}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada |<small>For the vacant ZP Middleweight Championship.</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|11–4 |Dominique Steele |KO (punch) |XXFC 18: Diablo Fight Series |{{dts|2018|July|21}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:59 |British Columbia, Canada |<small>Won the vacant XFFC Middleweight Championship.</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–4 |Chris Anderson |Decision (split) |BFL 53 |{{dts|2018|January|13}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |British Columbia, Canada |<small>Middleweight debut; won BFL Middleweight Championship.</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|9–4 |Jesse Ronson |Decision (unanimous) |XFFC 10: Out of the Ashes |{{dts|2016|July|8}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|8–4 |Randy Brown |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader |{{dts|2016|January|30}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Newark, New Jersey, United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss | align=center| 8–3 |Alan Jouban | Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee |{{dts|2015|July|15}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |San Diego, California, United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 8–2 |William Macário | KO (superman punch) |UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir |{{dts|2015|February|22}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:14 |Porto Alegre, Brazil |{{small|Performance of the Night.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss |align=center| 7–2 |Albert Tumenov | KO (head kick and punch) |UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine |{{dts|2014|October|4}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:03 |Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 7–1 |DaMarques Johnson | TKO (punches) |BFL 30 |{{dts|2014|May|23}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:39 |Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |{{small|Non-title bout; Johnson missed weight (175 lbs).}} |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 6–1 |Shonie Carter | TKO (retirement) |BFL 27 |{{dts|2014|January|18}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |{{small|Defended the BFL Welterweight Championship.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 5–1 |Colin Daynes | TKO (punches) |BFL 24 |{{dts|2013|June|8}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:33 |Penticton, British Columbia, Canada |{{small|Won the BFL Welterweight Championship.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 4–1 |Ryan Chiappe | TKO (punches) |BFL 19 |{{dts|2012|November|9}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:37 |Penticton, British Columbia, Canada | |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 3–1 |Levi Alford | KO (punch) |BFL 17 |{{dts|2012|July|28}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:29 |Penticton, British Columbia, Canada | |- | {{no2}}Loss |align=center| 2–1 |Marcus Aurelio | KO (slam) |BFL 15 |{{dts|2012|April|27}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:30 |Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 2–0 |Mark Doble | TKO (punches and elbows) |BFL 13 |{{dts|2012|February|11}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:31 |Vernon, British Columbia, Canada | |- | {{yes2}}Win |align=center| 1–0 |Levi Alford | KO (knee) |BFL 10 |{{dts|2011|August|20}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:41 |Vernon, British Columbia, Canada | |- {{end}}
==See also== * List of current UFC fighters * List of male mixed martial artists * List of Canadian UFC fighters
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{UFC|matt-dwyer}} *{{Sherdog}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dwyer, Matt}} Category:Living people Category:1989 births Category:Canadian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:Canadian male mixed martial artists Category:Sportspeople from New Westminster Category:Middleweight mixed martial artists Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Category:21st-century Canadian sportsmen