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Matt Mitrione

Nickname Meathead Birthdate 7/15/1978
Height / Weight 6'3" - 253 Place of Birth Springfield, Illinois, United States

UFC 137 results: Cheick Kongo defeats Matt Mitrione by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28)

Matt Mitrione is a former NFL player turned mixed martial artist, best known for his time spent on "The Ultimate Fighter: Season Ten." Although cast in a negative light on the show, he's since found redemption in the UFC, defeating both Marcus Jones and Kimbo Slice via TKO.

Last Fight

UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop

Sep 25, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Matt Mitrione vs Joey Beltran

Next Fight

UFC on Fox 8

Jul 27, 2013 8:01 PM EDT
Matt Mitrione vs Brendan Schaub

Matt Mitrione Coverage

The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 2:40 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event, including free agent Roy Nelson.

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis from your pal Nostradumbass for the "Evans vs. Henderson" pay-per-view (PPV) main card, which goes down this Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Fightweets: Why UFC made right call not punishing Josh Thomson for comments

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Remember the old adage that one can disagree with someone's opinion, but will defend their right to say it? That should be applied to Josh Thomson after his curious comments this week.

Dana White: Josh Thomson's gay marriage meltdown 'dumbest thing I've heard;' UFC will not suspend him for having 'asinine' opinion

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 9:12 PM EDT

Will UFC suspend Josh Thomson for his gay marriage comments? Dana White makes his decision, saying the remarks were "stupid," "dumb" and "asinine," but did not violate the "Code of Conduct" because, "he didn't say anything negative."

UFC 161 fight card: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 161 co-main event between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC's Josh Thomson issues statement on gay tweets, blames MMA media for taking comments out of context

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 2:23 PM EDT

Reps for UFC lightweight Josh Thomson sent out a press release today (June 13, 2013) clarifying his stance on gay marriage after comments he made on Twitter were picked up by the MMA media and according to "The Punk," taken out of context.

Josh Thomson issues statement clarifying controversial gay marriage opinion

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 2:23 PM EDT

After receiving brushback online for his controversial comments on gay marriage, Josh Thomson issued a statement on Thursday.

Morning Report: Josh Thomson says the legalization of gay marriage 'opens a gateway' to pedophilia, incest

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Josh Thomson has never been shy about voicing his opinion, but his latest social media rant may find him in some hot water with the UFC.

Where do we draw the line? UFCs Josh Thomson compares gay marriage to pedophilia and incest

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC Top 10-ranked lightweight Josh Thomson recently took to Twitter to make what many would politely characterize as incendiary remarks concerning gay marriage, saying it is a potential gateway to incest and pedophilia, among other crimes.

Morning Report: Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre targeting fall return

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Two of the UFC's top draws, champs Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre, have set timetables to climb back into the Octagon.

UFC 161: Rotund Roy Nelson doesn't look like 'typical PED-abusing' fighter, can knockout anybody on any given day

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC 161: Why doesn’t heavy-hitting heavyweight Roy Nelson look like your "typical" Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter? Because "Big Country" doesn’t abuse performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) like most of his mixed martial arts (MMA) peers.

UFC on Fox 8 fight card: Johnson vs. Moraga

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 4, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at the current UFC on Fox 8 card for July 27th, which has gone through some changes recently.

The MMA Hour with 'Mayhem' Miller, Chris Weidman and Gian Villante in studio, Brendan Schaub

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 3, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Monday's episode featured in-studio interviews with Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Chris Weidman and Gian Villante, plus Brendan Schaub.

2013 May Mixed Martial Arts Postscript: From Elbows to Exits

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on Jun 1, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

The 2013 month of May proved to be just as bizarre as the last. So much so that the two UFC events felt more like background noise amidst the usual controversies.

UFC on FOX 8: Brendan Schaub willing to fight 'close friend' Matt Mitrione - and his own mother - for heavyweight title shot

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 30, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Brendan Schaub has no problems going-toe-to-toe at UFC on Fox 8 against friend and former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) teammate Matt Mitrione. As a matter of fact, "Hybrid" would fight his own mother if it meant getting him closer to the title.

The Forward Roll: UFC 160 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 28, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

What might be next for some of the key participants of last Saturday night's event.

Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for 'fag' tweet, 'confused' with UFC Code of Conduct

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:01 PM EDT

Nate Diaz responds to "fag" Tweet that resulted in $20,000 fine and 90-day suspension through Mike Kogan, his manager, who questioned UFC's Code of Conduct and revealed that neither him nor Diaz feel remorse for the loss of social media translation.

UFC's Nate Diaz fined $20,000 and suspended 90 days for controversial Twitter message

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 7:58 PM EDT

UFC lightweight Nate Diaz has been fined $20,000 and suspended 90 days by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for his offensive Twitter message directed at Bryan Caraway on Thursday (May 16, 2013).

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway a 'fag,' could be fined and/or cut after investigation

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 9:46 PM EDT

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter for accepting UFC 159 bonus that was intended for Pat Healy. UFC President Dana White also weighed in, saying former No. 1 Lightweight contender could be cut.

Nate Diaz says Bryan Caraway is 'the biggest fag in the world' for taking Pat Healy's submission bonus

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 5:47 PM EDT

Nate Diaz defends Pat Healy after "Bam Bam" was stripped of his UFC 159 "Fight Night" bonus money after he tested positive for marijuana in the post-fight drug test. Diaz also took the time to fire a gay slur toward ‘the guy who took the money.’

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