Matt Mitrione
UFC 2010–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 76.0
Scouting report
Athletic speed and southpaw movement from his background as an NFL defensive tackle allowed Matt "Meathead" Mitrione to rack up nine career knockouts. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Mitrione scored stoppages over Derrick Lewis, Gabriel Gonzaga, and Fedor Emelianenko, his power captured by an 83 Boxing, 77 Strength, and 75 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Mitrione showcased southpaw athleticism between 2011 and 2013, knocking out Christian Morecraft with punches, defeating Philip De Fries in 19 seconds in Stockholm, and dropping bouts to Cheick Kongo, Roy Nelson, and Brendan Schaub. His footwork, straight left hand power, and athletic movement are reflected in an 84 Boxing and 78 Cardio.
Mitrione compiled a three-fight first-round knockout streak across 2014, stopping Shawn Jordan in Macau, Derrick Lewis in 41 seconds in Mashantucket, and Gabriel Gonzaga with punches in Phoenix, before dropping a submission to Ben Rothwell in New Orleans. His hand speed, blitz power, and movement anchor his 85 Boxing and 78 Cardio.
In January 2016 in Boston, Mitrione suffered a controversial third-round TKO loss to Travis Browne after suffering a severe eye injury, before transitioning to Bellator MMA where he knocked out Fedor Emelianenko and Roy Nelson in main events. His hands, knockout power, and kickboxing speed justify his 84 Boxing and 78 Cardio ratings.
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Ratings shown are our own, built from independent research and from how Matt Mitrione is regarded by the MMA community, with the EA Sports UFC games used only as a starting baseline for the scale. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Matt Mitrione's real-world abilities. See the disclaimer below.